Publications

This report examines 1) why Indonesia wants to modernize its defense forces, 2) the complications surrounding the attempt, 3) the strategic implications the reforms might have on Australia, and 4) wha...chevron_right

This report examines the challenges facing Australia's Antarctic policy and what the nation can do to remain a leading Antarctic player. The authors evaluate Australia's options. These include promoti...chevron_right

There were several points during the Cold War when the United States and the Soviet Union almost stumbled into nuclear war. The incidents of 1983, which were nothing more than a confluence of errors a...chevron_right

This report summarizes ideas presented by cybersecurity experts on the Australian perspective of cyberspace issues to be addressed at the Seoul Cyberspace Conference in October 2013. It introduces the...chevron_right

The Anglosphere remains a prominent force in today’s international relations, especially when it comes to maintaining norms. This collection of blog posts from our partners at ASPI reviews the current status of this geopolitical grouping and contemplates its relevance in the ‘Asia-Pacific century’.chevron_right

This paper looks at the desire among states for greater control over the digital domain. Using a comparison between China and Russia and the Western world, the author argues that while there are signi...chevron_right

This paper looks at the situation in the Middle East two years after the Arab protests began in 2011. The author examines the road to revolution, the polarized politics of Islamists vs secularists, an...chevron_right

This report, composed of a number of speech transcripts, examines the potential for increased maritime confidence building measures (MCBM) and cooperation in the South China Sea in areas such as law e...chevron_right

This brief looks at the challenges affecting the Asia-Pacific region with a particular focus on the implications for Canada and Australia. The author claims that a number of non-traditional security c...chevron_right

This paper reviews the progress made on the 31 major capabilities announced in the 2000 Australian Defence white paper (D2000). It argues that some of the major capabilities have not yet been realized...chevron_right

This report discusses Australia's national security challenges prior to the country's 2013 federal elections. The authors offer policy analysis and recommendations which they claim to be particularly ...chevron_right

What about low-yield non-strategic nuclear weapons (NSNWs), you ask? According to Crispin Rovere and Kalman Robertson, implementing a treaty that bans their use would have a positive effect on existing arms control agreements and continued attempts to reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles.chevron_right

One of the major tasks outlined in Australia’s Defence White Paper 2013 involves promoting security and stability across the South Pacific. Today, Karl Claxton outlines the hard and soft power capabilities that Canberra needs to harness if it wants to foster regional partnerships and assume a leadership role.chevron_right

This report discusses the organizational problems that have slowed Australia’s work to develop a simple but effective cyber policy, contrasting the Australian experience with steps taken by its closes...chevron_right

This paper looks at the different ways Australian power is being projected across the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in relation to links with Africa and South America. It suggests that Australia n...chevron_right