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The International Security Program

The International Security Program

The International Security Program looks at strategic dynamics and security risks globally, with an emphasis on Australia's region of Indo-Pacific Asia. Its research spans strategic competition and the risks of conflict in Asia, security implications of the rise of China and India, maritime security, nuclear arms control, Australian defence policy and the changing character of conflict. The Program draws on a network of experts in Australia, Asia and globally, and is supported by diverse funding sources including grants from the MacArthur Foundation and the Nuclear Threat Initiative. It convenes international policy dialogues such as the 2017 Australia-ROK Emerging Leaders International Security Forum and has a record of producing leading-edge, influential reports.

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'Australia needs to engage China and hedge the risks of this relationship'
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'Australia needs to engage China and hedge the risks of this relationship'
Originally published in The Australian (Photo: Max Braun/Flickr) Alan Dupont
Time to fast-forward the Future Submarine
Time to fast-forward the Future Submarine
Australia’s future submarine program has attracted fewer headlines since the Government decided on the French Shortfin Barracuda design last year. But it was heavily criticised in…
Australia’s navy needs to mind the missile gap
Australia’s navy needs to mind the missile gap
David Axe’s recent War is Boring article on China’s new Type 055-class cruiser focused on its bristling load of vertical-launch missile cells. The Type-055 carries 112 cells (not…
A modest proposal for Australian engagement in North Korea
A modest proposal for Australian engagement in North Korea
I have a modest proposal to make for Australia to directly engage with North Korea. Australia maintains diplomatic relations with North Korea, but has no representation in…
Americans not so in love with America First
Americans not so in love with America First
Last week, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs released the results of a recent national survey on what Americans think about 'America First'. More bumper sticker than policy…
'Tweets aside, US North Korea strategy is working'
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'Tweets aside, US North Korea strategy is working'
Originally published in The Australian (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland/Flickr) Alan Dupont
A test for Australia in Marawi
A test for Australia in Marawi
The continuing conflict in the southern Philippines has engaged Australia's regional counter-terrorism interests like never before. Few predicted that the siege of Marawi, now…
Danger ahead for Australia as Asia’s long peace ends
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Danger ahead for Australia as Asia’s long peace ends
The real prospect of conflict between North Korea and the US and its allies underscores the recent deterioration in Australia’s security environment. Originally published in The…
Indonesia is talking tough on drugs, and Australians should listen
Indonesia is talking tough on drugs, and Australians should listen
Last month, Indonesian President Joko Widodo issued a stern missive to the law enforcement agencies responsible for tackling drug crime: 'Be firm, especially to foreign drug…
The 21st century will be a battle on the urban front
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The 21st century will be a battle on the urban front
Originally published in The Australian. Euan Graham , Greg Colton
The Australian Financial Review
18 October 2022
ABC RN Between The Lines
14 October 2022
ABC RN Saturday Extra
15 October 2022
The Australian
1 October 2022
Inside Story
14 September 2022
Sky News Australia
21 August 2022
The Australian Financial Review
3 August 2022
Channel 10 The Project
3 August 2022