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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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Latest publications
News and media
Director, International Security Program
Senior Fellow for Military Studies, International Security Program
Research Associate, International Security Program
Nonresident Fellow
Nonresident Fellow
The new Asian order
Commentary
The new Asian order
Originally published in the Inside Story
Deterrence and alliance power: Why the AUKUS submarines matter and how they can be delivered
Analyses
Deterrence and alliance power: Why the AUKUS submarines matter and how they can be delivered
A powerful presence in the underwater environment is core to Australia’s future defence and it can be delivered.
Donald Trump and the Relative Decline of US Power in Asia
Commentary
Donald Trump and the Relative Decline of US Power in Asia
Originally published on Internationale Politik Quarterly
Conversations: Military Strategist Mick Ryan on Australia’s Defence Strategic Review
Podcasts
Conversations: Military Strategist Mick Ryan on Australia’s Defence Strategic Review
Military strategist Mick Ryan discusses Australia’s Defence Strategic Review with International Security Program Director Sam Roggeveen in this episode of Lowy Institute…
Why the US is quietly outshining China
Commentary
Why the US is quietly outshining China
Xi Jinping likes to say China owns the future and the West is in decline. But appearances can also deceive. Originally published in the Australian Financial Review.
Defence Magazine
14 May 2024
Internationale Politik Quarterly
7 May 2024
Inside Story
20 March 2024
The Australian Financial Review
20 November 2023
ABC's PM program
20 November 2023