Tom Barber
Biography
Publications
Tom Barber is a Program Manager at the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue (AP4D). He has previously worked as a research assistant at La Trobe Asia and Deakin University, and has a Master of International Security from the University of Sydney.
![Putting dollars behind “all tools of statecraft”](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2024-05/20240505army8592025_PT0015.jpg?itok=N5lPwLG9)
Putting dollars behind “all tools of statecraft”
The budget papers offer a chance to assess the government’s claims against fiscal reality.
![Cultivating a healthy information environment](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2024-05/alexander-shatov-PEJtZfT6C1Q-unsplash.jpg?itok=eGklXgMr)
Cultivating a healthy information environment
Regulation, yes, but fostering public literacy about social media and credible journalism is also crucial.
![ASEAN maritime security and what next week’s navy exercises mean](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2023-09/Indonesian%20navy%20ship%20comp.jpg?itok=cw6nnKLk)
ASEAN maritime security and what next week’s navy exercises mean
Australia’s experience and reputation can support Southeast Asia’s aim of multipolarity. And it doesn’t need to be flashy.
![Existential risk is a whole-of-society challenge](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2023-07/Doomsday%20clock%20comp.jpg?itok=ufLDz76b)
Existential risk is a whole-of-society challenge
From climate change and pandemics to nuclear war and extinction by AI, collective action will be imperative.
![Defence and development reviews: bringing parallel tracks together](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2022-11/20220703raaf8440875_008.jpg?itok=c3a43IdU)
Defence and development reviews: bringing parallel tracks together
A cultural change in the way Australia’s approach to the world is formulated and prosecuted.
![It’s time to talk about existential risk](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-615296384.jpg?itok=zkE3W5yz)
It’s time to talk about existential risk
There will be no chance to review the “lessons learned”.