This review examined the environment in which the intelligence community operates, and consider how effectively it serves Australia’s national interests.

The concept of competitive advantage has always been an indispensable aspect of relations among states in the modern international system. It has provided a frame of reference for the pursuit of national priorities in trade, investment, diplomacy, military capabilities, technology and societal goals generally. This quest for competitive advantage is rarely pursued in a one-dimensional...

This valedictory speech for the ANU's National Security College outlines the interaction between academia and public policy in Australia, which has been an evolving mix of reticence and engagement, shared purposes and distinctive roles. Introduction I would like to take the opportunity this evening to put the story of the establishment and development of the...