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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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Is Nuclear Arms Control Dead?
Commentary
Is Nuclear Arms Control Dead?
Is Nuclear Arms Control Dead?William HobartThe National Interest19 August 2014Please click here for the online text.William Hobart
The U.S.- China Rivalry Has Asia on Edge: Can "Middle Powers" Create Stability?
Commentary
The U.S.- China Rivalry Has Asia on Edge: Can "Middle Powers" Create Stability?
The U.S.- China Rivalry Has Asia on Edge: Can "Middle Powers" Create Stability?C. Raja Mohan and Rory MedcalfThe National Interest15 August 2014Please click …
Responding to Indo-Pacific rivalry: Australia, India and middle power coalitions
Analyses
Responding to Indo-Pacific rivalry: Australia, India and middle power coalitions
In this Analysis, Lowy Institute International Security Program Director Rory Medcalf and Nonresident Fellow C. Raja Mohan argue that Chinese assertiveness and uncertainties about…
1914-2014: the EU has more to share with the Asia-Pacific than history lessons
Commentary
1914-2014: the EU has more to share with the Asia-Pacific than history lessons
1914-2014: the EU has more to share with the Asia-Pacific than history lessonsRory Medcalf and May-Britt StumbaumEuropean Geostrategy8 July 2014Please click here for the full…
PM Abe sends a subtle message from Canberra
Commentary
PM Abe sends a subtle message from Canberra
PM Abe sends a subtle message from CanberraRory MedcalfAustralian Financial Review9 July 2014Please click here for full online text.Rory Medcalf
Abbott visit will reboot US pivot towards Asia
Commentary
Abbott visit will reboot US pivot towards Asia
Abbott visit will reboot US pivot towards AsiaRory MedcalfAustralian Financial Review16 June 2014Please click here for full online text. Rory Medcalf
In defence of the Indo-Pacific: Australia's new strategic map
Journal Articles
In defence of the Indo-Pacific: Australia's new strategic map
In this article for the Australian Journal of International Affairs, the Lowy Institutes International Security program director Rory Medcalf argues that Indo-Pacific Asia is a…
China’s maritime power trip
Commentary
China’s maritime power trip
In an article in The Australian, Non-resident Fellow Professor Alan Dupont writes that Beijing must be persuaded to change its course for regional peace of mind.Alan Dupont
Narendra Modi: A transformative leader in India's relation with world
Commentary
Narendra Modi: A transformative leader in India's relation with world
Narendra Modi: A transfomative leader in India's relation with worldRory MedcalfThe Economic Times27 May 2014Please click here for full online text.Rory Medcalf
Toward a Reset? The road ahead for the United States and South Korea-Japan Relations
Commentary
Toward a Reset? The road ahead for the United States and South Korea-Japan Relations
Toward a Reset? The road ahead for the United States and South Korea-Japan RelationsAndrew KwonCogitAsia8 May 2014Please click here for the full online text.Andrew Kwon