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Hanwha Ocean buying Austal would probably suit the United States
Dongkeun Lee writes in ASPI – The Strategist

Australia’s defence strategic review leaves many vital questions up in the air

EmProf Hugh White writes in The Straits Times

Greg Raymond of the ANU Discuss the Possible Dissolution of the Move Forward Party

Dr Greg Raymond interviewed by 112Watch

Is Vladimir Putin getting ready for a nuclear war?
EmProf Paul Dibb writes in The Weekend Australian

“Codebreaking and Codemaking Down Under” – with John Blaxland and Clare Birgin
Prof John Blaxland and Clare Birgin speak to SpyCast

Australia isn't doing enough on conflict-related sexual violence
Susan Hutchinson writes in ASPI – The Strategist

Security & Defence PLuS Hosts Under Secretary Jenkins and Academic Experts for AUKUS Panel Discussion and Briefing Book Release
Prof John Blaxland et al. speak to Security & Defence PLuS

Latest on the Russia and Ukraine war
EmProf Paul Dibb and Bill Browdrer speak to ABC Radio Sydney

Upcoming & past events
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Fri, 15 Sep 2023

Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999

Although the ADF’s performance during Operation Warden in East Timor in 1999 highlights logistics and preparedness failures, there has been little study of the breadth of factors which conspired to
Tue, 22 Aug 2023

​Reliability and Alliance Interdependence: The United States and Its Allies in Asia, 1949-1969
Book Discussion: ​Reliability and Alliance Interdependence: The United States and Its Allies in Asia, 1949-1969
Thu, 17 Aug 2023

Forward Presence for Deterrence: Implications for the Australian Army
Report launch by Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC.
Mon, 31 Jul 2023

Treason in the Territories: Executions in Papua and the Territory of New Guinea During World War II
War Studies Seminar Series on Treason in the Territories: Executions in Papua and the Territory of New Guinea During World War II.
Fri, 16 Jun 2023

Discussion on the book 'State Formation through Emulation - The East Asian Model'
Join us for a discussion on the book 'State Formation through Emulation - The East Asian Model' published by Cambridge University Press in 2022.
Tue, 23 May 2023

Rama X: The Thai Monarchy under King Vajiralongkorn
Pavin Chachavalpongpun and other contributors to the book discuss the changes to the Thai monarchy and the root causes of the political turbulence of the past few decades.
Wed, 3 May 2023

US-China Rivalry: Security Dilemma or Power Transition?

The defining security challenge of our times is the US-China geopolitical rivalry, the intensity of which seems to be growing by the day.
Mon, 26 Sep 2022

Medical fears of the malingering soldier: ‘Phony cronies’ and the Repat in 1960s Australia
Effie Karageorgos addresses the historical fear and criticism of malingering soldiers and veterans in Australia, focusing on the period following World War I.

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War Studies Seminar Series
Since 2013, the War Studies Seminar Series has provided a forum for presentations on a wide range of topics regarding war by outstanding scholars from both Australia and overseas.
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GRADNAS Seminar Series
The Graduate Research and Development Network on Asian Security initiative aims to build an international network of scholars undertaking cutting-edge research on strategic and security issues.
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Women in Asia-Pacific Security Research Seminar Series
This seminar series showcases cutting-edge academic research of women scholars in international security and brings together researchers working on this important region.
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Strategic and Defence Studies Centre Public Lecture Series
Stimulates public discussion on major challenges relating to Australia’s strategic and defence policy, and contributing to the vital national conversation about Australia’s future in the Indo-Pacific.
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John Gee Memorial Lecture Series
Dr John Gee AO served with distinction as an Australian diplomat in a number of countries. His greatest contribution, however, was in the field of disarmament and chemical weapons.
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Des Ball Memorial Lecture Series
Commemorates the life and work of a brilliant researcher, analyst, writer and educator in global strategy, Asia–Pacific security and Australian defence policy, Professor Des Ball AO.
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Robert O'Neill Lecture Series

Honouring the legacy of Robert O'Neill, a former head of the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and the former Chichele Professor of the History of War at the University of Oxford.

News & stories
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Shayal Singh
After completing her bachelor, Shayal still wanted more information to keep building her career in the security industry.
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Lauren Hanley
"No other university has the same calibre of teachers or contacts in the public service. If you want to be in the Strategic Studies field, you have to be at ANU".
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David Vallance
David's passion about history and political affairs led him to complete his undergrad degree in War Studies and Master of Strategic Studies at ANU.
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Elke Larsen
Elke was a founding member of the student-led organisation ‘Women in Master of Strategic Studies’ which advocates for inclusivity and celebrates the contribution of women strategists at the SDSC.
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Peter Lee
Dr Peter K. Lee reflects on his PhD journey. As a Korean-Australian, he has always been interested in Australia, Korea, and their place in the world.
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Sanjoli Banerjee - shaping leaders with pragmatic skills and values
Bachelor of International Security Studies alumna Sanjoli Banerjee recently won the Diana Award for her campaigns against female foeticide and environmental degradation.
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Better together: Counter terrorism conference
A platform for Southeast Asian and Australian representatives to tackle the question of how regional militaries meet the challenges of helping combat terrorism in the physical and information terrain.
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Modelling complex warfighting
The fourth MCW symposium brings together DST researchers, academic partners and Defence stakeholders to align MCW research objectives with Defence requirements.