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The International Security Program

The International Security Program

The International Security Program looks at strategic dynamics and security risks globally, with an emphasis on Australia's region of Indo-Pacific Asia. Its research spans strategic competition and the risks of conflict in Asia, security implications of the rise of China and India, maritime security, nuclear arms control, Australian defence policy and the changing character of conflict. The Program draws on a network of experts in Australia, Asia and globally, and is supported by diverse funding sources including grants from the MacArthur Foundation and the Nuclear Threat Initiative. It convenes international policy dialogues such as the 2017 Australia-ROK Emerging Leaders International Security Forum and has a record of producing leading-edge, influential reports.

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Latest publications
News and media
Cybersphere is the globe's new battlefront
Commentary
Cybersphere is the globe's new battlefront
Originally published in The Australian.Alan Dupont
Tokyo and Canberra need to pick up the pieces
Commentary
Tokyo and Canberra need to pick up the pieces
Originally published in the Nikkei Report.Euan Graham
Turnbull visit leaves tensions unresolved
Commentary
Turnbull visit leaves tensions unresolved
This piece was originally published in The Australian Financial Review.Rory Medcalf
Australia’s 2016 Defence White Paper – Forward funded defence
Journal Articles
Australia’s 2016 Defence White Paper – Forward funded defence
In a commentary for PacNet, Euan Graham discusses Australia's latest Defence White Paper. For more from PacNet, click here.Euan Graham
Beijing must beware the Thucydides trap
Commentary
Beijing must beware the Thucydides trap
Beijing must beware the Thucydides trapAlan DupontThe Australian2 February 2016Alan Dupont
Russia’s Asian rebalance
Analyses
Russia’s Asian rebalance
In this Lowy Institute Analysis, Dr Matthew Sussex surveys the security, energy, and regional engagement implications of Russia’s pivot to Asia and argues that despite numerous…
America’s mixed maritime signals in the South China Sea
Commentary
America’s mixed maritime signals in the South China Sea
America’s mixed maritime signals in the South China SeaEuan GrahamFinancial Times19 November 2015Please click here for the online text.Euan Graham
PM faces tough calls on defence
Commentary
PM faces tough calls on defence
PM faces tough calls on defenceAlan DupontThe Australian20 October 2015Alan Dupont
Putin’s gambit changes game
Commentary
Putin’s gambit changes game
Putin’s gambit changes gameAlan DupontThe Australian9 October 2015Alan Dupont
Iran deal shows that Congress is making it harder for America to manage China's rise
With the Obama Administration having secured sufficient votes in the US Senate to ensure the nuclear deal with Iran stands, the toll of this bitterly fought contest can now be…