Mick Ryan
Mick Ryan is a retired major-general of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who served for over 35 years, focusing on military strategy and operations. Currently, he is a senior fellow for military studies at the Lowy Institute and an author, known for his insights on contemporary defense issues, including the complexities of Australia's strategic environment amid rising tensions with China and evolving U.S. foreign policy.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,331 | $250,000 | 225$ |
| Totals | 2 | 350,240,342 | 173,391 | $21,250,000 | 10,126$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
Mick Ryan analyzes the asymmetric advantages that Russia has developed in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
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United States:
Ryan stated that Russian innovation in drones probably now just outstrips that of Ukraine.
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Romania:
Retired Major General Mick Ryan commented on the capabilities of the Flamingo missile.
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Liechtenstein:
Mick Ryan is a senior military studies researcher at the Lowy Institute who analyzes China's role in supplying components for Russian drones.
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Canada:
Mick Ryan, senior fellow for military studies at the Australia-based Lowy Institute, explained the complexities of operating at minimal heights for pilots.
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Romania:
Mick Ryan is a senior researcher for military studies at the Lowy Institute.
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Australia:
Mick Ryan says that China is probing Australia with the bayonet of its hybrid warfare.
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Italy:
Mick Ryan, a retired Australian general, compared the situation in Ukraine to the US invasion of Iraq.
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Australia:
Retired army major general Mick Ryan told this masthead in 2023 that the ADF has been extraordinarily resistant to autonomous systems.
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Hong Kong:
Mick Ryan stated that while the U.S. military remains the strongest globally, the gap has significantly narrowed.
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