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The 10 articles in this edition of AUSTRAL largely focus on the Third World or Global South. The topics covered include the changing geopolitical space between the US and Latin America; the role of te...chevron_right

The 10 articles in this edition of AUSTRAL largely focus on the evolving nature of grand strategy in a protean world. The topics covered include class, geopolitics and hegemony in the 21st century; the role of ‘the periphery’ in the world system; China’s growing…chevron_right

The 10 articles in this edition of AUSTRAL focus on geopolitics and global economic competition (or ‘warfare’) that’s occurred in the wake of the 2007-2008 financial crisis. The topics covered include the rise of the BRICS nations; China’s interests in the arctic; the political-strategic position of…chevron_right

This issue of AUSTRAL includes articles on France's influence compared to that of China in Francophone Africa; the role of emerging powers such as China, Brazil, India and Russia in Africa; the role o...chevron_right

This "AUSTRAL" issue examines a variety of topics in the field of South-South Cooperation. The articles cover issues such as Mearsheimer's hypotheses regarding US unipolarity, the reformulation of the...chevron_right

This journal includes articles on the convergence between SISBIN and ZOPACAS; cooperation and development between South Atlantic, Southern Africa, and South America; South Atlantic security relations;...chevron_right

This "AUSTRAL" issue examines a number of topics in the field of South-South Cooperation. The articles cover topics such as Mercosur's future objectives, strategies and challenges, Brazil's "active an...chevron_right

This "AUSTRAL" issue examines a number of topics in the field of South-South Cooperation. The articles cover topics such as the European experience with economic and monetary union, the Brazilian mode...chevron_right

The coronavirus pandemic has only added another layer of complexity to disaster risk reduction efforts. Nevertheless, this year marks the fifth year of the application of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction to risk reduction efforts around the globe, completing one-third of the framework’s life cycle. In this context, in this report Paul Barnes et al take stock of the challenges faced by Pacific island countries in incorporating guidance from the framework into policy, legislation and practice.chevron_right

The seventeen chapters in this yearbook examine terrorism developments and counterterrorism responses around the globe. More specifically, this 2020 edition considers three emerging themes in the current security environment—namely, the demise of the so-called Islamic State’s (IS) ‘caliphate’ and what that means globally and regionally for Australia; the increased threat from right-wing extremism; and the role of technology, particularly social media, in propagating violent extremist ideologies. It also includes thematic chapters on mental health, strategic policing, the media, the terror–crime nexus and terrorist innovation.chevron_right

In 2016, Australia launched a new national cybersecurity strategy, covering a four-year period up to 2020. To contribute the public debate on what Australia should include in its next strategy, this p...chevron_right

This publication contends that the Chinese party-state engages in data collection on a massive scale as a means of generating information to enhance state security, as well as the Chinese Communist Pa...chevron_right

This publication reflects on how political commentary and media reporting on China’s influence and interference operations in Australia could adversely affect Chinese-Australian communities. It does s...chevron_right

This publication reflects on challenges in designing resilient energy systems within the parameters of new and emerging technologies. More specifically, it presents four young engineers’ thoughts on i...chevron_right

What is the continuing utility to America’s allies of extended nuclear deterrence? What are the key concerns regarding the use and non-use of nuclear weapons? Where is the risk of nuclear proliferatio...chevron_right