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Asia's Middle Powers Can Help Reduce the Risk of War

With China resisting U.S. pleas to manage superpower competition, other countries should step in, writes Professor Brendan Taylor from our Strategic and Defence Centre. 
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Thailand: Srettha Thavisin's Election Raises Questions - Analysis

Gregory Raymond writes, "Thailand’s protracted electoral process began with great excitement after the success of the liberal progressive Move Forward party in the 14 May poll. But the denouement is now visible and unambiguous". 
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Explainer: What is the Khalistan movement sparking a diplomatic feud between India and Canada?

Dr Stuti Bhatnagar from our Strategic and Defence Centre explains that "India – and the government of India – needs to take this matter with the utmost seriousness".
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Australian Army Research Centre report examines “forward presence”

Australia’s push to develop and deploy its own missiles lacks credibility as a means to deter conflict unless backed up by US support, a new paper warns.
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'Tech bros' can't regulate AI themselves

Despite the repeated claims of business leaders, the tech industry can't be left to its own devices on the regulation of artificial intelligence like ChatGPT, writes PhD candidate Xueyin Zha. 
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AUKUS is using military muscle to stop war. It could start one instead.

The AUKUS deal could help contribute to a dangerous military build-up in our region, making the chance of conflict even greater, writes Bianca Baggiarini.

Upcoming events
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Dyah Ayu Kartika
Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Anti-Gender Mobilisation in Indonesia and Its Implications for Democracy

Dyah Ayu Kartika addresses the impact of anti-gender movements on gender-related issues and policies in Indonesia and their broader implications for the country's democracy.
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Strategic Diplomacy project, hero image. Jochen Prantl 2017
Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Strategic Diplomacy for 21st Century Defence and Statecraft - Launch

How best should key strategic partners in Asia and Europe meet their future defence and security needs in a world that offers less policy space and more complex problems?
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HMAS Arunta, Naval Ship Management personnel, Royal Australian Navy. Photo by LSIS Susan Mossop
Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Rethinking the Future of Australian Defence Industry Policy

You are warmly invited to the launch of Defence Industry in 'National Defence': Rethinking the Future of Australian Defence Industry Policy.
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Dr Bianca Baggiarini – Is AI usage in war changing how war is remembered?
Dr Bianca Baggiarini is a political sociologist and lecturer in military and war studies in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at ANU.
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Amandine Ong – extracurriculars and a focus on Southeast Asia
Amandine Ong tells us about why she loves studying at CAP just before she embarks on the STST2020 course across Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.
Caitlin Bickerton 2023. Photo: Olivia Wenholz
Caitlin Bickerton 2023. Photo: Olivia Wenholz

Estonia as cyber-security leaders — new internship for Bell School students
Caitlin Bickerton won the inaugural internship to travel to Estonia to spend five weeks working in the Estonian Foreign Ministry and attending the Tallinn Cyber Summer School and Cyber Conference.
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Celebrating academic excellence: CAP's Professorial Lecture Series
The College honours and celebrates the outstanding achievements of our academics in a series of inspiring lectures.
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Past events

The Bell School and its academic units regularly host an array of events - conferences, seminars, public lectures and workshops. These are often recorded for our students and a wider audience. You can view them on the Bell School YouTube channel here. 

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Wed, 6 Dec 2023

Meet the Program Convenors

This event is tailored for both current students and prospective future students, offering a deep dive into our programs, the emerging career opportunities they provide, and a platform to address a
Mon, 4 Dec 2023

Should AI Stay or Should AI Go? First Strike Incentives & Deterrence Stability in the Third Nuclear Age

DISCUSSING AI, AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND THE FUTURE OF WAR SEMINAR SERIES

This seminar series is part of a two-year (2023-2025) research project on Anticipating the Future of War: AI,
Fri, 1 Dec 2023

Indonesian military capability procurement: new pressures, familiar patterns

Monty Pounder examines Indonesia's pursuit of military power, exploring factors driving acceleration and the contestation process.
Thu, 30 Nov 2023

Re-reading fiqh from equal gender perspective in response to the high divorce rate in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

Visiting Fellow, Professor Nina Nurmila presents her latest research “Re-reading fiqh from equal gender perspective in response to the high divorce rate in Bandung, West Java, Ind
Wed, 29 Nov 2023

Humanitarian catastrophe and response in Afghanistan: An update and conversation

Join the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Coral Bell School to discuss Afghanistan today: The humanitarian situation, the strength and resilience of the people of Afghanistan, as we
Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Before Algorithmic Armageddon: The Immediate Risks of AI in War

This 2023 John Gee Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Professor Toni Erskine. 
Mon, 13 Nov - Fri, 17 Nov 2023

Weaving The Mat: Indigenous Diplomacy - Executive Education Course

This Executive Education course has been postponed, due to circumstances beyond our control, until April 2024.
Wed, 8 Nov 2023

Transforming Economies: on the path to Planetary Health Equity

Transforming our economies to serve people and the planet is the big challenge of our time.