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We prepare and educate the next generation of strategic leaders – military, civilian, and academic – in Australia, Asia and the Pacific region by providing internationally recognised graduate and undergraduate degrees in strategic and defence studies.

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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?
Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Before Algorithmic Armageddon: The Immediate Risks of AI in War

The 15th annual John Gee Memorial Lecture was delivered by Professor Toni Erskine.
Thu, 19 Oct 2023

Australian Army Research Centre Fellowship - information session & roundtable workshop

Workshop with Prof Stephan Fruehling, LtCol James Groves, staff from the Army’s Research Centre and your fellow ANU researchers, for a light lunch and a brainstorming workshop focusing on the resea
Mon, 18 Sep 2023

Military Abolition and the Misuse of Force

December 1 marks the 75th anniversary of Día de la Abolición del Ejército, or Military Abolition Day in Costa Rica. The republic disestablished its armed forces in 1948.
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What you need to know about Iran's nuclear program

Prof Stephan Fruhling speaks to The Age

Why the AUKUS dream is likely to die
Em Prof Hugh White writes for Asia Times

Inside Israel’s Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow air defence systems
Professor Stephan Fruehling spoke to ABC Online

Why the AUKUS ‘dream’ was never realistic and is likely to die
Em Prof Hugh White writes for The Conversation
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Strategic Imagination: Essays in Honour of Brendan Sargeant
The Coral Bell School celebrates the life and work of Brendan Sargeant, a deeply respected scholar, strategist and mentor, whose ideas continue to shape Australian strategic thinking.
Faysah Abdullah

Faysah Abdullah: How the ASEAN program is helping her gain a deeper understanding of the different dimensions of security challenges
Faysah Abdullah is in her final semester of our Master of Strategic Studies program.
Associate Professor Garth Pratten discussing the strategic and operational significance of Brunei Bay to the Borneo campaign of 1945. The vantage point is the summit of Bukit Tempayan Pisang (722m), which was the site of a Japanese observation post prior to the Australian landings on 10 June 1945.
Garth Pratten discussing the strategic & operational significance of Brunei Bay to the Borneo campaign of 1945. Vantage point is the summit of Bukit Tempayan Pisang (722m) - site of a Japanese observation post prior to the Australian landings 10 June 1945

Advancing Australian Army professional military education in Borneo
Marking 80 years since WWII’s end, SDSC’s Pratten joined a Borneo staff ride, sharing insights on 1945 operations, littoral manoeuvres, coalition warfare, and strategy in tropical environments.
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2025 update on the Australian Defence Executive Education Program on ‘Strategic Policy for the Asia-Pacific in Transition’
SDSC has tailored an executive education program specifically for Australian Defence, for policy-makers dealing with Australia’s regional security environment.
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Our research

The breadth of research expertise, as well as its continuing engagement with issues of strategic relevance is well illustrated by the initiatives managed by our academic community.

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Publications

Discover the range of publications by our academic community that demonstrates the commitment to scholarly excellence, and showcases our policy-relevant research expertise and engagement.

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Academic experts

SDSC is home to high achieving academics that contribute to ground-breaking research and policy advancements in the strategic and defence fields.
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HDR candidates

Our Higher Degree Research students are an integral part of our intellectual community and bring a range of experiences and expertise to their studies. 
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Alumni

Our approach to education equips students with the ability to analyse, understand, and resolve the challenges of contemporary strategic studies.