Publications

This policy analysis considers the implications of the Taiwanese election results for China, the US and Australia. Ma’s re-election will see him continue to propel Taiwan along a path that has seen th...chevron_right

This policy analysis examines US counter-radicalization strategy. The death of Bin Laden and the emergence of the Arab Spring has de-emphasized many political grievances that have driven terrorist att...chevron_right

As the Indonesian economy is growing, so are the prospects for Indonesia to establish a leadership position in Southeast Asia. Indonesia is now starting to leverage both global and regional expectatio...chevron_right

This policy analysis looks at Russia's strategy in Asia. It considers the driving geopolitical, economic and military-strategic forces behind Russia’s current strategic fixation with Asia, the implica...chevron_right

This paper looks at the short, medium and long term issues facing Australian energy security. It first examines Australia's current energy security situation. It then looks at mid-term trends and how ...chevron_right

This report examines the role that the Australian, Japanese and US militaries play in disaster risk management. It identifies the key disaster-related capabilities they possess and the policy guidanc...chevron_right

This report argues that Japanese strategy has entered a difficult phase: the country seems too static and unable to adapt itself to the changing regional environment. True, the Japanese Self-Defense F...chevron_right

This report examines the shifting patterns of global terrorism. It provides a comprehensive assessment of the geographic, operational and ideological trends that are driving the current wave of jihadi...chevron_right

This paper looks at the future of Australian submarine capability. The current Collins fleet is suffering from a series of maintenance problems. Remediation work is almost certain to be required if th...chevron_right

This report looks at Australia's role within the Pacific islands region. This area has been undergoing substantial and dynamic geopolitical change, with profound consequences for Australia. The changi...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the leadership succession in North Korea. The authors argue that while succession is looking more assured in Pyongyang – with Kim Jong-un set to accede to the leadership – this per...chevron_right

Selecting and acquiring equipment for the Australian Defence Force is difficult. No simple rule exists to assure value for money in every situation. The three papers in this report examine different p...chevron_right

This article looks at US strategic interests in Asia. According to the author, the US is much more inclined to see Asia as a region of economic opportunity than one of military threat.chevron_right

In anticipation of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Posture Review, this policy analysis assesses the factors influencing the force posture of the ADF and explores some specific issues that are like...chevron_right

This policy analysis looks at the debate over grand strategy in US foreign policy. The author highlights that a common theme throughout much of this debate, on both sides of US politics, is that Amer...chevron_right