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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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Does the nuclear weapon ban treaty warrant the Nobel Prize?
Does the nuclear weapon ban treaty warrant the Nobel Prize?
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) for: Its work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian…
Converging approaches on Chinese investment
Converging approaches on Chinese investment
This article is part of a series for the Australia-UK Asia Dialogue, co-hosted by the Lowy Institute and Ditchley Foundation, and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs…
Advancing the Quad through diversification
Advancing the Quad through diversification
This article is part of a series for the Australia-UK Asia Dialogue, co-hosted by the Lowy Institute and Ditchley Foundation, and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs…
The UK embraces an expansive impulse in international security
The UK embraces an expansive impulse in international security
This article is part of a series for the Australia-UK Asia Dialogue, co-hosted by the Lowy Institute and Ditchley Foundation, and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs…
Still room to improve on Australia-UK counter-terrorism collaboration
Still room to improve on Australia-UK counter-terrorism collaboration
This article is part of a series for the Australia-UK Asia Dialogue, co-hosted by the Lowy Institute and Ditchley Foundation, and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs…
Australia-UK cooperation on the rules-based order
Australia-UK cooperation on the rules-based order
This article is part of a series for the Australia-UK Asia Dialogue, co-hosted by the Lowy Institute and Ditchley Foundation, and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs…
'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…
The Australian
25 November 2022
ABC RN Between The Lines
20 November 2022
ABC RN Breakfast
8 November 2022
The Australian
3 November 2022
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