Publications

Timor-Leste is a fledgling nation wrestling with the challenge of forging a viable state. This report sets out a number of the challenges for the country, such as possible domestic unrest, transnation...chevron_right

This policy analysis looks at the military intervention in Libya and the implications for the Responsibility to Protect doctrine. During the coalition’s airstrikes in Libya, a speculation on what the ...chevron_right

This policy analysis looks at the growth of Al-Qaeda in Yemen and the Arab Peninsula and al-Shabaab in Somalia. Their potential cooperation on the training and exchange of foreign fighters, Australian...chevron_right

This report discusses future of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). The author argues that the Solomon Islands is entering into a high risk period for conflict, and that an ext...chevron_right

This report explores the relationship between Australia’s national security and its development assistance program. The Australian Government is committed to increasing its aid program until it reache...chevron_right

This paper discusses interim sealift and amphibious capabilities for the Australian naval forces development. For any meaningfully-sized operation overseas, the bulk of Australian Defense Force person...chevron_right

This policy analysis argues that a unified Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), backed by China, could provide a counterweight to the strong influences exerted by Australia and New Zealand through the Pa...chevron_right

This paper examines how Australia can reduce future losses from natural disasters and most effectively aid victims in recovery. It argues that insurance should play a key role in supporting any effor...chevron_right

This report analyzes Australia's regional security strategy. With both US power and Western influence in relative decline, Australia will likely be looking for new strategic options to buttress its cu...chevron_right

Organizational resilience is a key component of the government's new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy. So is a strong partnership between business and government to share knowledge, experie...chevron_right

This paper examines political and security developments in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the implication of these for Australia. PNG is reaching for a golden era of economic growth, supported by a new ro...chevron_right

This paper examines which lessons can be drawn for Asia’s future from the study of comparative regionalism. It argues that Australia should enhance its regionalist credentials with activism, expertise...chevron_right

This paper looks at Southeast Asia's changing security structure and evaluates the implications for Australian national security. According to the author, the broader Asian security environment is in ...chevron_right

This report examines Australia’s national interests, both strategic and economic, within the "Asian century". Through the analysis of two specific case studies - iron ore in China and uranium in India...chevron_right

This report offers policy suggestions for Australian initiatives in the Indian Ocean region. The authors argues that the Australian approach should include increased official development assistance to...chevron_right