Publications

This paper features seven short articles on Australia’s relationship with Indonesia in light of the tensions that exist between the two states due to Jakarta’s plans to execute two Australian prisoner...chevron_right

This paper examines what a possible Australian–Japanese submarine deal would mean for the wider relationship between the two countries, as well as its geostrategic implications. The authors argue that...chevron_right

This report discusses the challenges facing Australia's law enforcement system and what the country should do to address these problems. In general, the author contends the challenges facing the count...chevron_right

This paper considers 1) whether Australia should build its next-step submarines or acquire them from Japan, and 2) how many of them Canberra needs. The answers, at least according to the paper's autho...chevron_right

This paper contains a number of short contributions from defense experts on two debates in the defense, national security and foreign policy community about Australia’s place and role in the world. Th...chevron_right

This paper examines the US-led campaign against the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria, with a particular focus on the period of 100 days that followed the commencement of airstrikes against IS in A...chevron_right

This multi-chapter report reviews the main issues discussed at a July 2014 conference on how to strengthen the ANZUS and US–Australia alliances. In the last case, it focuses on 1) greater bilateral co...chevron_right

How can Australia support the US’ pivot towards Asia and serve its own strategic objectives? According to Stephan Frühling and others, the two countries need to develop a joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) system that enhances their regional awareness.chevron_right

This report contains four background papers on how Australia and Japan could further their cooperation when it comes to promoting a system based on the rule of law in the Asia-Pacific region. It also ...chevron_right

This brief highlights the advantages of greater maritime security cooperation between Australia and Indonesia. More specifically, it 1) identifies the common maritime interests of both countries, such...chevron_right

This report assesses the costs and potential benefits of acquiring the F-35B multirole fighter jet as part of Australia's 2015 Defense White Paper. The authors contend that the benefits would be margi...chevron_right

This publication contains two papers which explore China’s power, activities and intentions in the area of cyberspace. The first paper examines whether China is waging an economic war in cyberspace to...chevron_right

This paper examines the US' expectations of its allies - Japan, Australia and South Korea - as it shifts its strategic focus towards the Asia-Pacific region. The paper also considers 1) how these coun...chevron_right

This paper presents the cases for and against rearranging ministerial responsibilities in the domestic security space in Australia. The first argument identifies fives reasons why change is needed and...chevron_right

This report examines the police partnership Papua New Guinea (PNG) has with Australia as well as what role this partnership can play in helping PNG deal with the crime and the other challenges it face...chevron_right