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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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Americans not so in love with America First
Americans not so in love with America First
Last week, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs released the results of a recent national survey on what Americans think about 'America First'. More bumper sticker than policy…
'Tweets aside, US North Korea strategy is working'
Commentary
'Tweets aside, US North Korea strategy is working'
Originally published in The Australian (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland/Flickr) Alan Dupont
A test for Australia in Marawi
A test for Australia in Marawi
The continuing conflict in the southern Philippines has engaged Australia's regional counter-terrorism interests like never before. Few predicted that the siege of Marawi, now…
Danger ahead for Australia as Asia’s long peace ends
Commentary
Danger ahead for Australia as Asia’s long peace ends
The real prospect of conflict between North Korea and the US and its allies underscores the recent deterioration in Australia’s security environment. Originally published in The…
Indonesia is talking tough on drugs, and Australians should listen
Indonesia is talking tough on drugs, and Australians should listen
Last month, Indonesian President Joko Widodo issued a stern missive to the law enforcement agencies responsible for tackling drug crime: 'Be firm, especially to foreign drug…
The 21st century will be a battle on the urban front
Commentary
The 21st century will be a battle on the urban front
Originally published in The Australian. Euan Graham , Greg Colton
It’s a super call on national security apparatus
Commentary
It’s a super call on national security apparatus
Originally published in The Australian.Alan Dupont
Australia, US and NZ military co-operation augurs well
Australia, US and NZ military co-operation augurs well
Last month a combined force from five allied nations, including a fleet of 33 warships and submarines, over 200 aircraft and more than 33,000 military personnel, defeated an …
Home Affairs change driven by manifest need
Home Affairs change driven by manifest need
Are Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's changes to Australia's intelligence and national security arrangements necessary and genuinely transformational, as he claims? Or are they…
Talisman Sabre 17: The realisation of defence strategy
Talisman Sabre 17: The realisation of defence strategy
It was an Australian Defence Force (ADF) public relation officer’s dream. ABC news footage, delivered directly into the living rooms of Australian families, showed Australian…
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