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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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News and media
Myths surface over new submarines deal
Commentary
Myths surface over new submarines deal
Originally published in the Sydney Morning Herald.Euan Graham
China’s new tactic: playing by the rules at sea
Commentary
China’s new tactic: playing by the rules at sea
Originally published in The AustralianAshley Townshend , Rory Medcalf
Quick comment: Beijing's 'passive assertiveness' in the South China Sea
The Lowy Institute has published a major new report on China's behaviour in the South China Sea. 'Shifting Waters: China's New Passive Assertiveness Asian Maritime Security' finds…
Shifting waters: China’s new passive assertiveness in Asian maritime security
Reports
Shifting waters: China’s new passive assertiveness in Asian maritime security
In this Report, Ashley Townshend and Lowy Institute Nonresident Fellow Professor Rory Medcalf examine China’s evolving maritime security conduct. They argue that China’s less…
Cybersphere is the globe's new battlefront
Commentary
Cybersphere is the globe's new battlefront
Originally published in The Australian.Alan Dupont
Tokyo and Canberra need to pick up the pieces
Commentary
Tokyo and Canberra need to pick up the pieces
Originally published in the Nikkei Report.Euan Graham
Turnbull visit leaves tensions unresolved
Commentary
Turnbull visit leaves tensions unresolved
This piece was originally published in The Australian Financial Review.Rory Medcalf
Australia’s 2016 Defence White Paper – Forward funded defence
Journal Articles
Australia’s 2016 Defence White Paper – Forward funded defence
In a commentary for PacNet, Euan Graham discusses Australia's latest Defence White Paper. For more from PacNet, click here.Euan Graham
Beijing must beware the Thucydides trap
Commentary
Beijing must beware the Thucydides trap
Beijing must beware the Thucydides trapAlan DupontThe Australian2 February 2016Alan Dupont
Russia’s Asian rebalance
Analyses
Russia’s Asian rebalance
In this Lowy Institute Analysis, Dr Matthew Sussex surveys the security, energy, and regional engagement implications of Russia’s pivot to Asia and argues that despite numerous…