Australia and Japan have embarked on two important developments in their bilateral relationship, a Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation and negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement. This paper looks at the security and economic developments and the implications for relations with China.

In any terrorist attack on Australian soil, it will be the media that defines the experience for the Australian public. The media will cover what happened and why, who did it, and will analyse whether anything could have been done to prevent the incident. Over time the media might look for someone to be held...

The building of three Air Warfare Destroyers for the RAN is one of the largest Defence decisions the Australian Government will make. The field has been narrowed to two competitors. This ASPI Policy Analysis looks at the pros and cons of the two options. The building of three Air Warfare Destroyers for the RAN is...

This Special Report authored by Rod Lyon examines the debate over what is - or what ought to be - the 'ordering principle' of Australian strategic thinking. In an era of quickening globalisation and the heightened strategic complexity, geography is proving a less useful determinant of strategic priorities. Rather, Australia has in recent years been...

This policy analysis looks at Australian universities as potential terrorist targets. It then considers steps that should be taken to improve protective security for our universities, enhance terrorism research and strengthen the role of universities in providing solutions for countering terrorism. A comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy that incorporates defence of the Australian homeland is not solely...