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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David Schaefer explores Hope’s pessimistic account of Australia’s intelligence assessment arrangements in the 1970s and the implications this has for the scope of reform today.
James Mortensen and Sue Thompson explore the historical circumstances for the Bowral call-out of troops by examining recently released archival material.
Danielle Ireland-Piper and Dominique Dalla-Pozza explore the accountability and oversight mechanisms of Australia's national security institutions in protecting human rights.
This chapter by Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva explores how female migrants from Central Asia negotiate belonging, identity, and adaptation in multicultural Australia.
Drawing on in-person consultations across the country and 100 written submissions, this report captures how Australians understand national security in their own words.
This landmark report by NSC draws on nationally representative surveys involving more than 20,000 Australians to reflect a whole-of-nation threat perception.
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In this Policy Options Paper, Tom Rogers urges Australia to take action to curb the impacts of disinformation, misinformation and other technological disruptions through urgent action.
Rory Medcalf and Christian Fjäder discuss how Australia and Finland can build an innovative security partnership involving policy dialogue and exchanges of expertise.
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.
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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In this Occasional Paper, Mike Outram argues that Australia must reconceptualise its border as a strategic asset and modernise its governance, systems and partnerships to manage risk and resilience.
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.
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Is Australia ready for the next pathogen threat?
In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Esperanza Martinez and Nicholas Thomson about why pathogen preparedness, human security and health need to be understood as part of Australia’s broader security picture.
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NZ Chief of Army on Plan ANZAC and the future of land power
In this episode, Sharryn Parker is joined by Major General Rose King, Chief of the NZ Army, to discuss how NZ land forces undertakes its role in regional security and what closer cooperation with Australia looks like in practice.
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AUKUS at five: facts and fears
In this episode, Justin Burke speaks with Jennifer Parker and Peter Dean about the latest developments on AUKUS, the US alliance and Australia’s long-term maritime strategy.
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Security, power and the perspectives we miss
In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Professor Valerie Hudson and Dr Elise Stephenson about realism, power and the perspectives often missing from traditional security debates.
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David Schaefer explores Hope’s pessimistic account of Australia’s intelligence assessment arrangements in the 1970s and the implications this has for the scope of reform today.
James Mortensen and Sue Thompson explore the historical circumstances for the Bowral call-out of troops by examining recently released archival material.
Danielle Ireland-Piper and Dominique Dalla-Pozza explore the accountability and oversight mechanisms of Australia's national security institutions in protecting human rights.
This chapter by Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva explores how female migrants from Central Asia negotiate belonging, identity, and adaptation in multicultural Australia.
This book by Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva explores Uzbekistan's post-Soviet journey, offers a compelling case study of higher education and analyses how security and globalization clash.
This publication contains eight essays that examine Australia’s strategic priorities and challenges in a range of international relations areas and with its most important partners.