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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Kevin Robb uses recently declassified US documents to challenge the more critical interpretation of Carter's human rights policy.
This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of Australia’s submarine cables network and provides recommendations to promote our economic interests and secure our submarine cables network.
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.
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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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This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of Australia’s submarine cables network and provides recommendations to promote our economic interests and secure our submarine cables network.
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.
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Iran, Ukraine and the limits of American power: geopolitical update part 1
In this episode, Sharryn Parker is joined by Charles Edel, Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva and Euan Graham to discuss the wars in Iran and Ukraine – and what they are revealing about the United States’ capacity, weapons stockpiles, and the changing character of warfare.
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Espionage, foreign interference and Australia’s national security laws
In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Jake Blight – Australia’s Independent National Security Legislation Monitor –about whether Australia’s national security laws are keeping pace with the changing nature of espionage, foreign interference and terrorism.
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The maritime gateway: ports and border security
In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Mike Gallacher and Mike Outram about the role of ports as critical infrastructure and the challenges of protecting Australia’s maritime supply chains.
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How thirsty is AI? Competing for Australia's most strategic resource
In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Jason Alexandra and Matthew Coulton about Australia's water future, exploring why water security needs to be understood as a national security issue.
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Kevin Robb uses recently declassified US documents to challenge the more critical interpretation of Carter's human rights policy.
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.