The outbreak of war in the Indo-Pacific is a real possibility. Increased competition, a growing trust deficit between global and regional powers, and potential miscalculations heighten the risk of doing so. This paper addresses some key priorities for the current Australian government.

This report reviews international experience of national resilience strategies, planning and processes, to find lessons for Australia. It also examines a series of case studies in which national resilience has (or has not) proved instrumental in the weathering of crises.

The CCP’s growing use of foreign influencers reinforces China’s internal and external narratives in ways that make it increasingly difficult for social-media platforms, foreign governments and individuals to distinguish between genuine and/or factual content and propaganda. This report makes key recommendations for media and social-media platforms, governments and civil society aimed at building awareness and...

This research aims to provide a snapshot of what Australian policy-shapers and policy-makers are thinking when it comes to cybersecurity and critical technologies as well as their views on future challenges in critical technology and the regulatory and policy responses required to address them.

In an age of continuous and concurrent crises, national resilience and preparedness are increasingly crucial for nations such as Australia and the United States. This report argues the Australian government should better leverage the opportunities and mitigate the vulnerabilities of subnational diplomacy (the engagement of state and local actors in foreign policy).