Policy Options Papers offer concise evidence-based recommendations for policymakers on essential national security issues. Papers in this series are peer-reviewed by a combination of expert practitioners and scholars.
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Dr David Brewster and Captain Simon Bateman write about the future of information and intelligence-sharing in the Indian Ocean.
Dirk van der Kley, Dr Dan Santos and Daniel Pavlich propose an industrial biomanufacturing plan to enhance economic security in Australia.
This report co-authored by Dir van der Kley lays out some framework propositions to govern Synthetic Biology ethics.
This primer, co-authored by the NSC Futures Hub team, provides an overview of Futures methodologies and their practical application to policy development and advice.
Frédéric Grare analyses China's entry in the Indo-Pacific as a provider of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
This paper is based on the speech by Professor Rory Medcalf at NSC’s ‘Securing our Future’ conference.
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Dirk van der Kley, Dr Dan Santos and Daniel Pavlich propose an industrial biomanufacturing plan to enhance economic security in Australia.
Dr Cassandra Steer, Dr Elise Stephenson and Sarah Furman discuss Women Peace and Security in space.
Ian Kemish discusses the future of Bougainville and PNG and underlines the importance of ensuring that Australia plays a key role, with other trusted partners, in developing a viable plan.
In this paper, Olivia Shen explores the data risks and responsibilities inside government, and offers recommendations to address these issues.
In this paper, Isabelle Bond and James Mortensen outline why Antarctica is key to understanding global climate drivers.
In this paper, the authors put forward options for Australia, France and India trilateral cooperation in the India Ocean.
Occasional Papers comprise peer-reviewed research and analysis concerning national security issues at the forefront of academic and policy inquiry. They are designed to stimulate public discourse and inform policy solutions.
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Frédéric Grare analyses China's entry in the Indo-Pacific as a provider of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
In this paper, William Leben addresses the importance of preparedness in Australia and the need to build resilience to natural disasters.
Ben Scott addresses critical reforms needed in Australia’s intelligence landscape to adapt to the evolving information era.
William A. Stoltz analyses the most unexamined component of Australia’s international statecraft, covert action.
Katherine Mansted analyses Australia's response to foreign influence and foreign interference.
Ryan Young analyses Australia's university sector and identifies a range of trends and issues within this sector.
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The AUKUS officials, part 3: Damian Parmenter, UK Director General AUKUS
In this episode, Damian Parmenter joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the UK perspective on AUKUS: the strategic environment, Pillar One operational specifics, diplomatic engagement and legislation, and progress on Pillar Two.
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Transformative and resilient: reflections from the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum
In this episode, Maima Koro, Henritta McNeil and Joel Nilon join Bianca Birdsall to reflect on the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum, including the Pacific Resilience Fund, Pacific Policing Initiative, and the role of dialogue partners.
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Going for gold: sport, statecraft, and security
In this episode, Bianca Birdsall and Stuart Murray join David Andrews to discuss the role of sport as it relates to Australia’s national security – in diplomacy, foreign policy, and as a vector for insecurity, violence, crime, and societal unrest.
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The ultimate high ground: Australia’s role in the space domain
In this episode, Greg Novak joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the importance of space to Australia’s national interest, collaboration with industry and the civilian space sector and collaboration with like-minded partners in the space domain.
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Dr Ryan Young, Prof Katherine Daniell and Flynn Shaw write about foundational principles that help explain complexity and that can be used to better analyse complex situations for decision making.
Dr James Mortensen and Andrew Gibson consider the effects of wider mental health issues on possible crisis responses actioned by the Australian government.
Isabelle Bond and Dr James Mortensen argue that Antarctic climate science can enhance Australia's security and intelligence, beyond just military and diplomatic goals.
Dr Michael Cohen explores how power, interests, and threats shape military alliances, refining theories using archival data from Australia and the USA.
Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper's book 'Extraterritoriality in East Asia' examines the approaches of China, Japan and South Korea to exercising legal authority over crimes committed outside their borders.
Associate Professor Sue Thompson writes about how the Nixon Doctrine influenced U.S. policy on regional cooperation in Southeast Asia.