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William Leben

William Leben is a Strategic Advisor at the Development Intelligence Lab and an Expert Associate at the National Security College, Australian National University.

Articles by William Leben (5)

William Leben 5 Mar 2026

Taiwan is still working itself out

A complicated history and constant threats from China keep one of Asia’s youngest democracies alive … and alert.
William Leben, Martina Zapf 1 Oct 2025

Australian conflict prevention – from statements to strategy?

Australian tunnel vision on potential China–US conflict may blind us to pressing risks closer to home.
William Leben 22 Jan 2025

50 years later, are we any wiser? Australia’s search for regional security

Vietnam, PNG and Timor continue to shape Australia’s approach.
William Leben, Ruby Saulwick 26 Nov 2024

Balancing the books on Australian statecraft

It should be easier to judge the budget against the warnings of challenging times.
William Leben, Tom Richardson 29 May 2024

Conscription doesn’t work for Australia

It’s not clear how any national service scheme works if it isn’t compulsory, and compulsion is politically poisonous.

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William Leben

Articles by William Leben (5)

Taiwan is still working itself out

Australian conflict prevention – from statements to strategy?

50 years later, are we any wiser? Australia’s search for regional security

Balancing the books on Australian statecraft

Conscription doesn’t work for Australia