This ASPI Strategic Policy Forum examines approaches to countering online radicalisation in Australia. Forum contributors participated in an ASPI outreach dialogue on the topic of internet radicalisation that was held in Perth, Western Australia, in May 2009. Individual speakers and their papers are: Dr Anthony Bergin: The internet as a platform for radicalisation Mr Michael...

The economic and demographic transition of countries from poverty to prosperity has been a driving force of history over the past two centuries, and is set to remain so for the remainder of the century. In the decades ahead, development and demographics will drive two profound changes in Australia’s strategic environment. First, emerging countries like...

This policy analysis assesses the strategic consequences of North Korea's second nuclear test, arguing that this test is more troubling than the first. It points to a North Korean arsenal that is permanent and growing rather than temporary and diminishing. Moreover, it undermines not only the existing agreements at the Six-Party Talks, but the broader...

This year the Rudd government will issue a counter-terrorism white paper. In the preparation of the new white paper, this policy analysis examines what Australia can learn from the UK's "Contest Two" approach with respect to domestic counter extremism policy. The UK released its new approach to countering the terrorist threat, called Contest Two in...

This analysis examines the need to specify responsibilities, accountabilities, authority, legal obligations and resources to achieve a ‘Team Australia’ approach. Equitable conditions of service for civilian participants on overseas operations that are comparable to military and police entitlements will be important.