This compendium brings together articles published in The Strategist over the past six months, examining the strategic, economic and policy challenges shaping northern Australia’s future.

The articles are authored by a diverse group of experts across national security, economic policy, infrastructure, regional development and defence. Together, they examine how northern Australia is increasingly central to Australia’s strategic posture, economic resilience and long-term national preparedness.

Building on previous editions, this volume expands its focus through thematic chapters that explore:

• sovereignty and strategic resilience
• building the North
• critical minerals and economic security
• Indigenous partnership and agricultural security.