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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

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

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

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

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

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

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
The National Security Podcast
20 Nov 2025

Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force: reflections on half a century of service

In this episode, Admiral David Johnston joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the insights he has gained through his career in the Royal Australian Navy, and how he sees the future of Australia’s defence. 

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Global supply chain network with interconnected shipping routes and distribution hubs
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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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Admiral Samuel Paparo speaking at the roundtable
Jed Buchanan, NSC

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

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
CCG vessel with bow number 21559 firing its water cannon directly at the BRP Datu Pagbuaya
Philippines Coast Guard

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

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
Participants at the roundtable discussion with dmiral (Ret'd) Lisa Franchetti, former US Chief of Naval Operations
NSC

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

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
MDA Workshop attendees
M,Nilantha Anuruddha

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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Chinese ships highlight our vulnerability to growing aggression
Jennifer Parker | AFR

Facing Chinese military coercion, Australian defence spending is insufficient
Jennifer Parker | The Strategist

The next government needs a bolder plan for maritime defence
Jennifer Parker | The Australian

If we panic about these Chinese ships, Xi wins the propaganda war
Jennifer Parker | SMH

Why this defence treaty with a Pacific neighbour matters just as much as submarines
Jennifer Parker | SMH

Societal resilience is the best answer to Chinese warships
David Andrews | The Interpreter

Chokepoints: how small waterways make big powers vulnerable
Jennifer Parker | DW News

Why Malcolm Turnbull is wrong about AUKUS
Jennifer Parker | AFR

Australia’s plan for acquiring nuclear-submarines is on track
Jennifer Parker | AFR

How a sunken ship underlines our hollow defence preparedness
Jennifer Parker | AFR

Why AUKUS remains the right strategy for the future defence of Australia
Jennifer Parker | The Conversation

Trump’s AUKUS review is routine, not a harbinger of collapse
Jennifer Parker | SMH

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

Sea control, not stockpiles, will secure Australia’s future
Jennifer Parker | The Interpreter

If there’s a war in the Pacific, who defends Australia?
Jennifer Parker | SMH