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Image of undersea cables. Image by Adobe stock
Image of undersea cables. Image by Adobe stock
14 June 2022

Options for safeguarding undersea critical infrastructure: Australia and Indo-Pacific submarine cables

Samuel Bashfield and Anthony Bergin address the current challenges surrounding undersea cables in the Indo-Pacific.
  • critical infrastructure
  • Australia
  • Indo-Pacific
  • undersea cables
  • Maritime
  • Indian Ocean
Radar
Marineinsight.com
12 September 2024

Maritime Domain Awareness 3.0

Dr David Brewster and Captain Simon Bateman write about the future of information and intelligence-sharing in the Indian Ocean.
  • Indian Ocean
  • Maritime
  • MDA
  • Bangladesh
  • Navy
HMAS Colin
Image: LSIS Yuri Ramsey, Commonwealth of Australia
30 April 2024

Strategic necessity: a response to Hugh White on AUKUS

Justin Burke responds to Hugh White's critiques of AUKUS, noting inconsistencies in White's arguments and reaffirming the strategic significance and achievements of AUKUS to date.
  • AUKUS
  • submarines
  • Maritime
  • Navy
Sri Lanka Navy Ship Sayurala (P-623) at anchor off the coast of Colombo in the Indian Ocean
Rex Wholster, Adobe Stock
15 October 2024

Governing Sri Lanka’s maritime space

Dr David Brewster, Captain Simon Bateman, Dr Anthony Bergin provide an assessment of Sri Lanka’s maritime challenges and maritime domain awareness capabilities.
  • Indian Ocean
  • Sri Lanka
  • Maritime
  • MDA
  • Navy
Cover of 'Cross Currents: The New Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean'
NSC
13 February 2025

Cross currents: the new geopolitics of the Indian Ocean

This book brings together leading analysts from Australia, India, US, France, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Seychelles to consider the future of the Indian Ocean.
  • Indian Ocean
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • Geopolitics and Regionalism
  • China
  • India
  • Bangladesh
3D rendering of AUKUS Nuclear submarine in the deep sea
Image: Adobe stock
24 July 2024

There’s no point dwelling on AUKUS paths not taken

The submarine project needs more constructive criticism, and less grievance from those whose preferences were not followed, writes Justin Burke.
  • AUKUS
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • nuclear power
  • Nuclear
Image of a Bangladeshi naval vessel
Image: Bangladesh Navy Facebook page
01 May 2024

Governing Bangladesh’s maritime space: an assessment of Bangladesh’s maritime challenges and maritime domain awareness capabilities

This report by Dr David Brewster, Captain Simon Bateman and Dr Anthony Bergin assesses Bangladesh’s maritime challenges and maritime domain awareness capabilities.
  • Bangladesh
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • Indian Ocean
  • Indo-Pacific
Attendees at the 'Cross currents' book launch. Rory Medcalf, David Brewster, Sarah Storey and Sam Bashfield with representative from India, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Tanuj Parakh/NSC
14 February 2025

NSC launches 'Cross currents' – a new book on Indian Ocean geopolitics

On Thursday 13 February, the ANU National Security College (NSC) launched 'Cross currents: the new geopolitics of the Indian Ocean' – the first publication from the National Security College Press.
  • Indian Ocean
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • Indonesia
  • China
  • Diplomacy
  • Geopolitics and Regionalism
Global supply chain network with interconnected shipping routes and distribution hubs
Image: Adobe stock
24 July 2024

AI revolutionises maritime intelligence

David Brewster and Anthony Bergin discuss how AI and web-based platforms are transforming maritime intelligence, enhancing maritime domain awareness.
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • AI
The National Security Podcast
27 Mar 2025
The National Security Podcast

China's naval activity off Australia: coercion or common practice?

In this episode Jennifer Parker and Douglas Guilfoyle join David Andrews to discuss the recent Chinese naval task group operating off Australia's coast, the legality and implications of their activities, and the lessons for Australia's strategic outlook and response.

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Penny Wong and S Jaishankar
MEA India
Wed, 30 Oct 2024

What next for Australia-India cooperation in the Indian Ocean?

The discussion will focus on three main areas of the Australia-India relationship – enhancing connectivity through infrastructure, deepening economic ties, and strengthening defence collaboration.

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The National Security Podcast
22 Jul 2024
The National Security Podcast

Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 1: Hugh Jeffrey, Deputy Secretary SP&I

In this episode, Hugh Jeffrey joins Rory Medcalf to discuss Australia’s current strategic landscape, the Defence Strategic Review, National Defence Strategy, and AUKUS.  

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Admiral Samuel Paparo speaking at the roundtable
Jed Buchanan, NSC
20 February 2025

NSC hosts Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command

NSC hosted Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), for a high-level discussion on shared strategic interests and challenges.
  • Navy
  • Maritime
  • Indo-Pacific
CDRE Jay Tarriela (Philippines Coast Guard), NSC experts and others
NSC
30 September 2024

Transparency as a strategic tool: NSC hosts Commodore Jay Tarriela of the Philippines Coast Guard

NSC hosts was pleased to host CG Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela of the Philippines Coast Guard.
  • Philippines
  • China
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • Indo-Pacific
Image of boats in a dock in Gujarat, India
Photo by Karan Suthar on Unsplash
15 November 2022

Options for Australia, France, India trilateral cooperation: building an Indian Ocean partnership

In this paper, the authors put forward options for Australia, France and India trilateral cooperation in the India Ocean.
  • trilateral cooperation
  • France
  • India
  • Europe
  • Geopolitics and Regionalism
  • Maritime
  • Indian Ocean
CCG vessel with bow number 21559 firing its water cannon directly at the BRP Datu Pagbuaya
Philippines Coast Guard
17 October 2025

Indo-Pacific coast guards sail into expanded role

Anthon Bergin and David Brewster explain why building regional maritime security resilience will require greater investment and focus on coast guards by all Indo-Pacific.
  • Navy
  • Maritime
  • Maritime security
  • Indo-Pacific
  • The Philippines
  • China
Workshop attendees at the maritime domain awareness workshop
Image: National Maritime Foundation India
19 June 2024

NSC hosts inaugural regional maritime domain awareness workshop in Delhi

The first workshop was held in Delhi on 11-12 June, in association with local partners, National Maritime Foundation.
  • Indian Ocean
  • India
  • Maritime
  • Navy
Book cover
Book cover
18 February 2020

The future of the undersea deterrent: a global survey

This book contributes to the field of nuclear deterrence and strategic stability with 22 authors that span seven countries.
  • undersea deterrence
  • submarines
  • nuclear power
  • Indo-Pacific
  • strategic competition
  • AUKUS
  • Maritime
  • deterrence
  • Nuclear
Picture of glaciers in Antartica with snowy rock mountains in the background
Martin Sanchez via Unsplash
15 May 2019

Environmental security in the eastern Indian Ocean, Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

This report arises from a Track 1.5 Australia–France–India strategic dialogue held in New Delhi in January 2018. Risk assessments and recommendations are included in this report.
  • environmental security
  • Indian Ocean
  • Antarctica
  • Southern Ocean
  • Maritime
Image of Chinese Premier Li Qiang
Image: WikkiCommons
20 June 2024

Li’s visit may be a good as it gets for China ties

Dialogue is vital. But the reality for Labor’s “stabilisation” is that the strategic environment will continue to breed black swans and black elephants crises in the Sino-Australian relationship.
  • China
  • Australia
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Maritime
  • Geopolitics and Regionalism
The National Security Podcast
25 Jul 2024
The National Security Podcast

Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 2: Tanya Monro, Chief Defence Scientist

In this episode, Tanya Monro joins Rory Medcalf to discuss innovation, science and technology, the National Defence Strategy, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, defence research, and universities against the backdrop of AUKUS Pillar 2.

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Satellite image of the Indian Ocean
NASA Earth Observatory
22 February 2023

Good neighbours: strengthening environmental security in the Indian Ocean region

This report by Dr David Brewster and Dr Anthony Bergin examines environmental security challenges in the Indian Ocean region and offer some suggestions to address the threats.
  • Indian Ocean
  • Maritime
  • Diplomacy
  • environmental challenges
Participants at the roundtable discussion with dmiral (Ret'd) Lisa Franchetti, former US Chief of Naval Operations
NSC
20 November 2025

NSC hosts former US Chief of Naval Operations

NSC was honoured to host Admiral (Ret'd) Lisa Franchetti, former US Chief of Naval Operations, for an enlightening roundtable discussion.
  • Navy
  • Maritime
Aerial top view military navy ship carrier at sea.
Teppakorn, Adobe Stock
10 August 2016

Indo-Pacific maritime security: challenges and cooperation

This edited collection examines the concept of the Indo-Pacific, maritime tensions in the East and South China Seas, transnational security issues, and explores potential partners for Australia.
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Maritime
  • Maritime security
  • Navy
The National Security Podcast
15 Feb 2024
The National Security Podcast

An ocean of opportunities: why Australia should prioritise the Indian Ocean Region

In this episode, Darshana Baruah, David Brewster and Shafqat Munir join Rory Medcalf to discuss the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean to Australia and the region.

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MDA Workshop attendees
M,Nilantha Anuruddha
03 February 2025

NSC hosts maritime information sharing workshop in Colombo

In January 2025, NSC organised a 5-day workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka, titled 'New frontiers in maritime information sharing in the Indian Ocean'.
  • Maritime
  • Indian Ocean
  • Navy
  • Intelligence
The National Security Podcast
18 Jan 2024
The National Security Podcast

Why Indo-Pacific maritime security matters

In this episode, Frédéric Grare and Justin Burke join Jennifer Parker to tackle the maritime challenges facing Australia and the region.

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The National Security Podcast
23 May 2024
The National Security Podcast

Future direction of the AUKUS agreement: what role for Japan and others?

In this episode, Justin Burke and Jada Fraser join David Andrews to explore the evolving dynamics of the AUKUS agreement, the potential inclusion of other nations in advanced capability projects, and the broader impact on regional security. 

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Maritime
04 January 2025

The next government needs a bolder plan for maritime defence

Jennifer Parker | The Australian
Narco sub in the Pacific, Image: AFP
AFP
08 January 2025

Drug lords' long-range narco-subs show what Australia's navy needs

Anthony Bergin and Michael Shoebridge | Strategic Analysis Australia
Captain Paul Watson watching docking
Image: John Englart, Flickr
02 August 2024

Former Sea Shepherd captain Paul Watson arrested on a Japanese warrant from 2012 – what next?

Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper and Tamsin Phillipa Paige | The Conversation
HMAS Sydney conducts Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres and a cross deck with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Haguro while at sea during Regional Presence Deployment 25-2.
David Cox, Royal Australian NAvy
29 August 2025

If there’s a war in the Pacific, who defends Australia?

Jennifer Parker | SMH
HMNZS Manawanui
CPL Paul Firth, New Zealand Defence Force
14 October 2024

How a sunken ship underlines our hollow defence preparedness

Jennifer Parker | AFR
A grand military nuclear submarine dominates the open waters of the ocean.
Adobe Stock
02 April 2025

Why Malcolm Turnbull is wrong about AUKUS

Jennifer Parker | AFR
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Papua New Guinea Minister of Defence Billy Joseph at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.
7th Brigade - Australian Army, Facebook
15 September 2025

Why this defence treaty with a Pacific neighbour matters just as much as submarines

Jennifer Parker | SMH
Image of US navy Virginia-class USS Minnesota arriving in Guam.
Justin Wolpert/United States Navy
02 April 2025

Australia’s plan for acquiring nuclear-submarines is on track

Jennifer Parker | AFR
the Strait of Malacca in the Indo-Pacific
DW News YouTube
28 September 2025

Chokepoints: how small waterways make big powers vulnerable

Jennifer Parker | DW News
Image displaying submarine
Royal Australian Navy
04 April 2025

UK's AUKUS inquiry is unlikely to suggest the government pull out, expert says

David Andrews interview | ABC News
Flags of Australia, the UK and the USA against blue sky backdrop.
Adobe stock
24 April 2025

Why AUKUS remains the right strategy for the future defence of Australia

Jennifer Parker | The Conversation
3D rendering of AUKUS Nuclear submarine in the deep sea
Image: Adobe stock
12 June 2025

Should Anthony Albanese rally for AUKUS, or is it 'time to abandon ship'?

David Andrews interview | SBS
A circular pin with the flags of US, UK and Aus.
Nataliya, Adobe Stock
12 June 2025

Trump’s AUKUS review is routine, not a harbinger of collapse

Jennifer Parker | SMH
Mogami-class frigate
Hiroshi miyaji, Wikimedia
05 August 2025

Australia’s new frigate deal with Japan plugs a few critical holes, but doesn’t come without risks

Jennifer Parker | The Conversation
Personnel on a ship
Tyson Burraston/Defence Imagery
12 August 2025

Sea control, not stockpiles, will secure Australia’s future

Jennifer Parker | The Interpreter
Chinese frigate Hengyang was spotted 150 nautical miles off the coast of Sydney
ADF
27 February 2025

If we panic about these Chinese ships, Xi wins the propaganda war

Jennifer Parker | SMH
Piles of rubbish seen at Kuta Beach in early January in Bali Island, Indonesia
Zenger News, Wikimedia
12 August 2025

Australia should lead in building a regional response to marine plastics

Dr Anthony Bergin and Dr David Brewster | AIIA