A wide-ranging collection of analyses and recommendations to assist the next Australian Government in its deliberations and planning. The structure reflects five interrelated aspects: the need to defend Australia; navigating a new world order; reform of security architecture and policies; securing critical infrastructure; and protection and use of natural resources. Each chapter includes prioritised policy...

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.