Australian Government decision-makers need time and insight to identify and prioritise threats (and opportunities) and devise effective responses. Strategic warning intelligence enables and empowers them to do so. This report contends that Australia's national intelligence community should develop a discrete, institutional strategic warning intelligence function—an Australian Centre for Strategic Warning.

This discussion paper proposes the development of an international Framework Convention on Global AI Challenges, accompanied by specific supporting protocols, to address specific global challenges raised by advanced AI. The paper draws on a wealth of existing research and policy efforts, as well as valuable discussions and feedback from many quarters. The recommendations are preliminary...

The author of this report argues that nuclear-powered submarines will be central to Australia’s defence strategy in contingencies prioritised by the Defence Strategic Review, such as defeating threats of invasion or stand-off attack, countering a naval blockade, and supporting the regional balance of power.

This strategy provides a framework to strengthen and expand Australian broadcasting and media sector engagement across the Indo-Pacific. Activities under the strategy aim to foster a vibrant and independent media sector, present an accurate understanding of modern, multicultural Australia, and support deeper people-to-people engagement.

The Sustainable development report reviews progress made each year on the Sustainable Development Goals since their adoption by the 193 UN Member States in 2015. This year's report recommends a set of key reforms to the UN system to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and also presents a new index of countries’ support...