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Preventing and countering violent extremism in Africa: mining and Australia’s interests

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Australia has commercial and strategic interests in helping to prevent and counter violent extremism in Africa. Australian mining companies are engaged across the continent in Mali, Burkina Faso, Kenya and many other countries where there have been high-profile terrorist attacks and kidnappings of foreign nationals, including Australians. Those threats already affect the way Australian mining […]

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Using open-source AI, sophisticated cyber ops will proliferate

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Open-source AI models are on track to disrupt the cyber security paradigm.

China is buying less from developed countries, but not Australia

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Australia’s exports to China have not returned to the peaks before the Chinese authorities started imposing discriminatory bans, but they are higher than five years ago, unlike China’s imports from every other major advanced economy. Although there is no official campaign to curb access of western exporters to Chinese markets, there has been a marked shift […]

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Ice panda_ navigating China’s hybrid Antarctic agenda_bannerByron Illyes, ASPI 2024

From the bookshelf: ‘Zhou Enlai: A Life’

Zhou Enlai was a giant of twentieth century international relations.…
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No, Malaysia is not moving away from the West

Australia should understand that, from Malaysia’s perspective,…
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Great while it lasted: Chinese demand for Australian minerals is sagging

Australia’s 20-year-long economic party, funded by China,…
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No, China isn’t really suppressing its production of fentanyl precursors

China has announced new controls over the production of precursor…
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When China knocks at the door of New Caledonia

China’s covert foreign interference activities in the Pacific…
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To win the AI race, China aims for a controlled intelligence explosion

China’s leader Xi Jinping has his eye on the transformative…
Ice panda_ navigating China’s hybrid Antarctic agenda_bannerByron Illyes, ASPI 2024

Foreign interference is a threat to Australia—including diaspora communities

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has…
Ice panda_ navigating China’s hybrid Antarctic agenda_bannerByron Illyes, ASPI 2024

Ice panda: navigating China’s hybrid Antarctic agenda

Antarctica is often overlooked in strategic discussions, but…
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Hasina’s downfall may create new opportunities in Bangladesh for China

The ousting of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may…
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Sustainable critical materials can’t have a price premium without global standards

If Australia and like-minded nations want secure, sustainable…
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Under Anwar, Malaysia is moving away from the West

Anwar Ibrahim would not be the first political dissident who…
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Deconflicting activities in new frontiers: the Moon versus Antarctica

If China sets up the first permanent Moon base, it could easily…
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Understanding Global Disinformation and Information Operations: Insights from ASPI’s new analytic website

ASPI’s International Cyber Policy Centre has launched the Understanding…
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Producing policy-relevant China research and analysis in an era of strategic competition

This brief report explores the challenge of producing policy-relevant…
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The future of assistance to law enforcement in an end-to-end encrypted world

v Domestic telecommunications companies assist law enforcement…
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Agenda for change 2022: Shaping a different future for our nation

In line with previous Agenda for Change publications…
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China’s cyber vision: How the Cyberspace Administration of China is building a new consensus on global internet governance

This report provides a primer on the roots of the Cyberspace…
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Critical infrastructure legislation should also set the parameters of cognitive security

With the heightened threats in cyberspace, the Australian government…
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ASPI’s decades: Cyberattacks, deep fakes and the quantum revolution

ASPI celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. This series…
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Taming the cyber wild west

During the Cold War, summit meetings between the United States…
Mapping China’s Technology Giants: Covid-19, supply chains and strategic competition

Mapping China’s Technology Giants: Covid-19, supply chains and strategic competition

Mapping China’s Technology Giants is a multi-year project…
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Australia’s eSafety Commissioner targets abuse online as Covid-19 supercharges cyberbullying

It’s never easy being first. There are no playbooks to thumb…
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The impact of quantum technologies on secure communications

This ASPI report examines the impact of quantum technologies…
Cyber Norms translated videos

Cyber Norms translated videos

At the request of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs…
AUKUS, and the Australian Government’s release of the 2023 report of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR), reinforce to Canberra and Washington DC that there’s an urgent need to continue strengthening the US–Australia alliance. Those efforts underpin allied cooperation within the Indo-Pacific, which is an increasingly complex security environment. This report highlights 9 opportunities for both US and Australian defence decision-makers at a vital time in the relationship as it develops in complexity and builds towards the ambitions of AUKUS over the coming decade. A series of ‘quick wins’ for the US DoD are recommended, including arranging more training for inbound DoD personnel and conducting allied-centric training for relevant US-based action officers and planners at US headquarters. US DoD Funding should be provided for US action officers to visit Australia to build rapport with their counterparts and facilitate appreciation for the relationship in person. Broadly, US professional military education at every level should incorporate Australian Defence-centric views when appropriate, and the DoD can better leverage its US liaison network throughout Australia earlier in planning and when considering new initiatives. Recommended quick wins for Australian Defence to include further leveraging of US-based Australian Defence personnel and encouraging greater transparency with US counterparts regarding capacity. Enhanced transparency would provide maximum clarity on capacity challenges at all echelons, especially regarding the potential impacts of a future crisis within the Indo-Pacific. It’s also recommended that Australian Defence provide greater clarity regarding sovereignty and security concerns for the US DoD. Finally, this report also makes a major long-term recommendation that will require more resourcing, coordination and focus from US and Australian defence decision-makers, and that’s to establish and empower a US Forces Australia headquarters (USFOR-A) to synergise US DoD efforts with the Australian defence establishment. It’s inevitable that the US–Australia defence relationship will grow in scope and complexity. That will quickly outgrow and challenge the current coordination structure, which was built and implemented decades ago. This report also notes that there are lessons to be learned from the US–Japan bilateral coordination mechanisms, especially in the light of the US–Japan–Australia defence relationship, as it is set to grow in importance in the coming years.https://images.defence.gov.au/assets/Home/Search?Query=20210720army8518511_286.jpg&Type=Filename

Impactful mateship: Strengthening the US–Australia defence relationship through enhanced mutual understanding

AUKUS, and the Australian Government’s release of the 2023…
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Smooth sailing? Australia, New Zealand and the United States partnering in–and with–the Pacific islands

Australia, New Zealand and the United States should help create…
ASPI DC hosts quantum computing dialogue series with PsiQuantum

ASPI DC hosts quantum computing dialogue series with PsiQuantum

On March 1st and May 5th, ASPI DC partnered with PsiQuantum…
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Nuclear-powered submarines are vital to Australia’s defence

When I was Australia’s ambassador to the United States, I…
ASPI DC provide panel at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Centre

The demands of AUKUS

Last week’s announcement of the ‘optimal pathway’ for…
ASPI DC provide panel at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Centre

Policy, Guns and Money: AUKUS challenges and opportunities

In this special episode, ASPI Executive Director Justin Bassi…
AUKUS Trilateral Initiative

AUKUS Trilateral Initiative

On the 20th and 21st of March, ASPI DC convened with the…
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Policy, Guns and Money: Diving into the AUKUS submarine announcement

After the long-awaited AUKUS submarine announcement, ASPI director…
Iain MacGillivray was interviewed by War on the Rocks

Iain MacGillivray was interviewed by War on the Rocks

On March 14th, ASPI DC Analyst, Iain MacGillivray was interviewed…
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AUKUS binds Britain to Australia and a free and open Indo-Pacific

It’s been a big day for Australia–UK relations. Sandwiched…
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AUKUS submarines will strengthen Australia’s sovereignty

The formal unveiling of the AUKUS plan is still a few days…
ASPI DC provide panel at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Centre

ASPI DC provide panel at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Centre

On March 7th, ASPI DC Director, Mark Watson, Senior Analyst,…
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The 2022 US midterm elections and what they might mean for Australia

On 8 November, Americans will vote in midterm congressional…
ASPI DC provide expertise to MITRE on Indo-Pacific Wargaming exercise

ASPI DC provide expertise to MITRE on Indo-Pacific Wargaming exercise

On November 2nd and 3rd, ASPI DC Analysts, Greg Brown, Bronte…
Despite progress, major challenges lie ahead for AUKUS

Despite progress, major challenges lie ahead for AUKUS

Discussions during a trilogy of AUKUS-related events in Washington…
ASPI launches Washington DC office

ASPI launches Washington DC office

Australia's first overseas think tank presence was officially…
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Australian views on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Australian officials surveyed for this research view the Indo-Pacific…
In-conversation with General David H. Berger, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

In-conversation with General David H. Berger, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

https://youtu.be/7aCC4Vl6-Jw Recently, ASPI was joined…
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Meeting Antarctica’s diplomatic challenges: Joint approaches for Australia and the United States

This report describes current security and environmental policy…
Darwin US fuel storage facility

Darwin US fuel storage facility

Fifteen kilometres from Darwin CBD, there's a plot of mud and…
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What is AUKUS and what is it not?

What IS the new AUKUS partnership between the US, the UK and…
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Collaborative and agile. Intelligence community collaboration insights from the United Kingdom and the United States

The central aim of this report is to generate insights from…
ASPI appoints inaugural director of Washington DC office

ASPI appoints inaugural director of Washington DC office

ASPI is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Watson…