Dirk van Graver
Biography
Publications
Dirk van Graver has held various positions in the public sector. He has a master’s degree in International Security from the University of Sydney.
![What Tom Cruise can teach us about great power competition](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/Maverick.jpg?itok=uHdrcbG2)
What Tom Cruise can teach us about great power competition
Hollywood’s “Healthy Development” of an audience in China carries a cost should reel life mask the real thing.
![The “new era” of digital authoritarianism](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/31747631751_49f3422ddc_k.jpg?itok=KFm9o62R)
The “new era” of digital authoritarianism
A growing online divide has curbed freedom of expression and opinion but it’s not time to surrender to a “splinternet”.
![Responding to cyber attacks: resilience and transparency is key](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/cyber-security_crop.jpg?itok=znAX-Xld)
Responding to cyber attacks: resilience and transparency is key
Yes, Australia’s security was tested, but keeping it secret won’t help the public accept inevitable dangers to networks.
![Disruptors disrupted: Australia’s new encryption law](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/encryption.jpg?itok=Xah2hDw8)
Disruptors disrupted: Australia’s new encryption law
Law enforcement and technology companies are battling over the privacy implications of contentious new laws.
![Managing the release of convicted terrorists](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/prison%20bars.jpg?itok=n0237SCb)
Managing the release of convicted terrorists
Australia is trialling new rehabilitation programs that balance the rights of convicted terrorists with public safety.
![Exceptional access: Australia’s encryption laws](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/20971563620_79a48c00b6_k-mini.jpg?itok=2xZGqh7R)
Exceptional access: Australia’s encryption laws
The search is for a technical solution that reconciles the national security imperative with personal privacy.