Australian can help women oppose violent extremism

Australian aid funding and other efforts overseas can help women curb the threat of violent Islamic extremism in hot spots around the world.

How safe is our data from the long arm of the law?

New legislation which aims to expose the communications of serious criminals might undermine the security of Australian citizens in the name of protecting it.

Fears of nuclear rearmament as the INF Treaty crumbles

The demise of the INF Treaty is a blow both to the Cold War arms control architecture and prospects for global disarmament. Relations between Russia and the US will perhaps suffer another rupture, but the Pacific remains the most likely site of superpower confrontation.

The Huawei arrests should ring alarm bells in Australia

China’s brutal response to foreign indictments against the tech-giant Huawei should offer important lessons for Australia.

What price food security?

Events such as extreme weather, over-fishing, and geopolitical crises are already causing sudden losses in global food production, and these ‘shocks’ are likely to become more common, posing significant threats to global food security.

Terrorism in Australia in 2019: More of the same?

While there can be no ironclad guarantees, generous resourcing should allow security authorities to remain on top of the situation and prevent group plots from succeeding.

Australia’s defence and security: Are we doing enough?

Given that anything in Australian defence takes decades to mature, an upcoming election is the perfect time to talk about the issue of defence and security.

Hackers for hire pose growing international security risk

A hacker has been jailed in the UK over his role in a massive cyberattack in Liberia in 2016, in a case which is likely to be a sign of things to come as hackers for hire become ever more available—and affordable.

Climate change dominates the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report

The World Economic Forum has released its Global Risks Report 2019 to coincide with its annual meeting taking place this week in Davos, Switzerland and, for the third year in a row, climate change and climate change–related risks dominate the document.

Improving maritime security in the Asia–Pacific

Over recent years, Asia–Pacific maritime security has become increasingly complex. Illegal fishing, piracy, terrorism, the trafficking of weapons, drugs and people and an increasingly assertive Chinese Navy all threaten regional peace and prosperity.

What Indonesia’s rise means for Australia

While attention in the region continues to focus on China, Indonesia’s growing economic and military power also creates both threats and opportunities for Australia.

Second track diplomacy could calm Asia’s power struggles

Australia must be nimble and smart as it adheres to the US alliance to ensure its security in the region while simultaneously looking towards Asia on economic and trade issues. Informal second track diplomacy offers a way to negotiate the rocky path ahead.