Sian Troath
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Biography
Publications
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.
![Sinking trust](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1128781351.jpg?itok=UJwsnzyG)
Sinking trust
Sparing between Scott Morrison and Emmanuel Macron is about more than a broken deal but the manner it was conveyed.
![Australia-Indonesia: Building trust](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1199763591.jpg?itok=GRmfy6av)
Australia-Indonesia: Building trust
After lurching from crisis to crisis, the two countries can forge a shared interest in keeping a steady relationship.
![A muddled message makes it harder for Australia’s friends to trust us](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/46342681064_532fea1940_4k.jpg?itok=C-H5Xx7n)
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.
![Cyber threats go beyond hackers and scams but to democracy itself](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/walk-signal-light.jpg?itok=OYNWaVJs)
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.
![Indonesia’s elections: identity politics and olive branches](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/45603178284_9e28e01ba4_o.jpg?itok=8c1tEhW1)
Indonesia’s elections: identity politics and olive branches
Is the reality of Indonesia’s politics forcing a hardliner to become more moderate?
![When Indonesia sits on the Security Council](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/764805-mini.jpg?itok=mz2CZdas)
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.
![Shrugging Indonesia’s inferiority complex](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-911767254mini.jpg?itok=SmfBPSnB)
Shrugging Indonesia’s inferiority complex
Australia should be watching the foreign policy renaissance in Jakarta with keen interest.