Distance is more than geography—Part 3 of this series shows how Australia can turn depth into advantage with layered denial strategies built on Contested Access and Manoeuvre.

Australia's warfighting edge lies in rethinking its defence functions—Part 2 of this series uses ADF doctrine to integrate Contested Access and Manoeuvre into a strategy of denial.

Reframing how Australia thinks about strategic denial, this article introduces a fresh conceptual lens—Contested Access and Manoeuvre—to clarify and enhance A2/AD debates.