Publications

This analysis discusses the Iraqi political situation and the threats that are challenging the country's fragile stability. In the wake of coordinated and deadly al-Qaeda attacks in and around Baghdad...chevron_right

Australia’s security has long depended upon a robust US military presence in the Western Pacific but America’s pre-eminence is under challenge with the rise of China. This paper analyzes the options f...chevron_right

This article looks at the two themes surrounding the foreign and defense policy stances of the Republican candidates for the 2012 US presidential race. The first theme is a growing isolationist sentim...chevron_right

This policy analysis comments on the agreement reached by the US Congress to raise the US debt ceiling and cut government expenditure. As the main instrument of US primacy and force projection around ...chevron_right

This paper examines the arguments for and against elevating the current National Security Statement into a full strategy document. The author argues that the case for a single strategy document to gui...chevron_right

This policy analysis addresses Australia's disaster resilience and makes recommendations on how to implement the National Strategy for Disaster Resilience. These include: measuring and reporting on c...chevron_right

This paper looks at the China's 2010 Defense White Paper. Like its predecessor, the paper leaves much unsaid, especially about China’s maritime aspirations beyond its immediate waters. In contrast, th...chevron_right

This policy brief analyzes the Afghan transition process after the death of Osama bin Laden. Notwithstanding the immediate boost to coalition morale, the death of the world’s most wanted terrorist may...chevron_right

This report provides an analysis of the Australian Defence Force state. Since 2009 the Australian Department of Defence has come under close scrutiny due to a range of problems. Issues have included f...chevron_right

This article looks at the challenges threatening US primacy. Domestically, a new mood of frugality is stalking the land, driving Americans back towards domestic spending priorities and exerting downwa...chevron_right

The paper suggests that one of the central challenges for Australian strategic policy for the coming decades will be to make Asian engagement mesh with its alliance commitments and its policy of defen...chevron_right

This policy analysis looks at Australia's cyber security strategy. It begins by presenting a conceptual framework for understanding cyber security threats. It then examines how Australia addresses the...chevron_right

This paper discusses Australian participation to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. Australia’s long-held plans for the future air combat capability in the form of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter ar...chevron_right

This paper examines the contribution of the Pacific Patrol Boat Program in the South Pacific. The authors argue that the Australian government should develop a comprehensive approach to replace Pacifi...chevron_right

This policy brief examines the expansion of Australia’s submarine fleet. Six Collins class boats are to be replaced with twelve long-range submarines built to perform a range of demanding tasks. Yet i...chevron_right