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Sian Troath

Sian Troath is a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Canterbury, and an adjunct researcher at the Jeff Bleich Centre for the US Alliance in Digital Technology, Security & Governance at Flinders University. Her research focuses on Australian foreign and defence policy, lethal autonomous weapons systems, and theories of trust in international relations.

Articles by Sian Troath (7)

Sian Troath 8 Nov 2021

Sinking trust

Sparing between Scott Morrison and Emmanuel Macron is about more than a broken deal but the manner it was conveyed.
Sian Troath 11 Feb 2020

Australia-Indonesia: Building trust

After lurching from crisis to crisis, the two countries can forge a shared interest in keeping a steady relationship.
Sian Troath 22 Oct 2019

A muddled message makes it harder for Australia’s friends to trust us

An already complicated strategic realm is compounded when the government’s narrative undermines the nation’s strengths.
Sian Troath , Zac Rogers, Maryanne Kelton 23 Jul 2019

Cyber threats go beyond hackers and scams but to democracy itself

As awareness of digital vulnerabilities grows, fostering resilience against exploitation across open societies is key.
Sian Troath 17 Jan 2019

Indonesia’s elections: identity politics and olive branches

Is the reality of Indonesia’s politics forcing a hardliner to become more moderate?
Sian Troath 20 Jun 2018

When Indonesia sits on the Security Council

Winning a seat at the premier UN forum is a chance to see Southeast Asian issues on the world agenda.
Sian Troath 28 Feb 2018

Shrugging Indonesia’s inferiority complex

Australia should be watching the foreign policy renaissance in Jakarta with keen interest.