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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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Fiji Elections: Free enough and fair enough
Commentary
Fiji Elections: Free enough and fair enough
Fiji Elections: Free enough and fair enoughAdelle NearycogitASIA25 September 2014Please click here for the full text.Adelle Neary
Asia's "Cold Peace": China and India's Delicate Diplomatic Dance
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Asia's "Cold Peace": China and India's Delicate Diplomatic Dance
Asia's "Cold Peace": China and India's Delicate Diplomatic DanceRory MedcalfThe National Interest24 September 2014Please click here for the online text. …
Australian forces could face heavy burden in Iraq
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Australian forces could face heavy burden in Iraq
Australian forces could face heavy burden in IraqJames BrownThe Sydney Morning Herald & The Age15 September 2014Please click here for the online textJames Brown
Collaborating across the Indian Ocean
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Collaborating across the Indian Ocean
Collaborating across the Indian OceanDanielle RajendramPragati14 September 2014Please click here for the online text. Danielle Rajendram
Australia won't 'better mankind' in Iraq if we instinctively reach for our military
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Australia won't 'better mankind' in Iraq if we instinctively reach for our military
Australia won't 'better mankind' in Iraq if we instinctively reach for our militaryJames BrownThe Guardian4 September 2014Please click here for the online text…
China Australia relationship needs to broaden from trade
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China Australia relationship needs to broaden from trade
China-Australia relationship needs to broaden from tradeJames BrownThe Saturday Paper30 August 2014Please click here for the online text.James Brown
Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Domestic policy gets priority
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has just announced the makeup of his new cabinet. Faced with a range of tough issues and falling approval ratings, the new line-up indicates that the…
Looking beyond old alliances to forge a safer Indo-Pacific region
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Looking beyond old alliances to forge a safer Indo-Pacific region
Looking beyond old alliances to forge a safer Indo-Pacific regionRory Medcalf and Dr C. Raja MohanThe Australian3 September 2014Please click here for the online text.Rory Medcalf …
2014 Australia-India Roundtable Report: Outcomes Statement and Summary Record of Proceedings
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2014 Australia-India Roundtable Report: Outcomes Statement and Summary Record of Proceedings
The relationship between Australia and India has reached a new maturity, based on deepening connections between their societies, economies, education sectors and policy…
Making friends with the middle
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Making friends with the middle
Making friends with the middleC. Raja Mohan, Rory MedcalfIndian Express25 August 2014Please click here for online text.C. Raja Mohan , Rory Medcalf