Mark Wales
Former SAS soldier and strategic analyst with multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, now providing commentary on defence, geopolitics and modern conflict.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 22min
SAS Commander Breaks Down the WW3 Threat & Australia’s Role in a Global Conflict
Mark Wales, former SAS soldier and strategic analyst, explains how the Iran operation differs from past Middle East campaigns. He outlines why boots on the ground still matter, the rise of robotics and AI in combat, and the real risk of multi-front escalation. Wales also highlights Australia’s fragile fuel reserves, slim submarine fleet and the urgent need to shore up defence and industrial capability.
