Elections are rarely decided by security and defence issues, but China could make 2022 different
- Written by Danielle Chubb, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, Deakin University

As the major parties shift into election mode, the Morrison government is clearly placing defence and security issues at the centre of its campaign.
By depicting Labor as “weak” on China, Defence Minister Peter Dutton is hoping fears of China’s global ambitions will provide an electoral advantage to the...