From power grids and water systems to transportation networks and digital communications, critical infrastructure forms the backbone of society and economy. This explainer explores what makes infrastructure 'critical', threats and why safeguarding it has become a top priority for governments, businesses and communities. The guide identifies critical infrastructure sectors in Australia.

There are many terms used to describe false, biased or misleading information that is shared for manipulative, ideological or strategic purposes. This simple, standalone guide provides definitions and examples for some of the most frequently used terms.

An examination of the threat of disinformation and cognitive warfare in the Indo-Pacific, the brief unpacks how these tactics are reshaping national security and undermining democratic institutions. Drawing on global examples, it highlights the implications for regional stability and democratic resilience.

This report argues that the Indian Ocean is poised to become a significant area of cooperation between France and Australia in light of the 2018 French Indo-Pacific strategy to enhance France’s military, economic, diplomatic and political assets in the region.

This paper provides a guide to First Nations foreign policy which seeks to embed the unique experiences and perspectives of indigenous people into a country’s international policy priorities and programs. When a country adopts a First Nations foreign policy approach to their interactions with the world, it is often based on the principles of mutual...