‘Glocalism’ turns its eye to the Indo-Pacific

Salafi-jihadi ‘glocalism’ involves the meshing of local points of discontent with the transnational goals of al‑Qaeda and similar terrorist groups. The violence it fuels is a growing threat in the Indo-Pacific as the jihadis flee from crushing defeats in the Middle East.

Could private security staff play a greater anti-terrorism role?

There are more private security guards in Australia than police officers. Security expert Don Williams explores the synergies between security industry licensing and counter-terrorism as efforts to safeguard Australians from attack in public places intensify.