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The International Security Program

The International Security Program

The International Security Program looks at strategic dynamics and security risks globally, with an emphasis on Australia's region of Indo-Pacific Asia. Its research spans strategic competition and the risks of conflict in Asia, security implications of the rise of China and India, maritime security, nuclear arms control, Australian defence policy and the changing character of conflict. The Program draws on a network of experts in Australia, Asia and globally, and is supported by diverse funding sources including grants from the MacArthur Foundation and the Nuclear Threat Initiative. It convenes international policy dialogues such as the 2017 Australia-ROK Emerging Leaders International Security Forum and has a record of producing leading-edge, influential reports.

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Managing Maritime Disputes and Tensions in Indo-Pacific Asia
Speeches
Managing Maritime Disputes and Tensions in Indo-Pacific Asia
Managing Maritime Disputes and Tensions in Indo-Pacific AsiaRory MedcalfRemarks at the Fifth Xiangshan ForumBeijing, 21 November, 2014Rory Medcalf
Two navigators, a clear course
Commentary
Two navigators, a clear course
Two navigators, a clear courseRory MedcalfIndian Express21 November 2014Please click here for the full online text.Rory Medcalf
For better or worse, the region has finally found us
Commentary
For better or worse, the region has finally found us
For better or worse, the region has finally found usRory MedcalfAustralian Financial Review19 November 2014Rory Medcalf
Australia ahoy!
Commentary
Australia ahoy!
Australia ahoy!Rory MedcalfIndia Today13 November 2014Please click here for the full online text.Rory Medcalf
Weight of words behind scenes
Commentary
Weight of words behind scenes
Weight of words behind scenesRory MedcalfAustralian Financial Review14 November 2014Review Section, page W6.Please click here for the online text.Rory Medcalf
South China Sea action at the East Asia Summit?
Commentary
South China Sea action at the East Asia Summit?
South China Sea action at the East Asia Summit?Rory MedcalfAsia Maritime Transparency Initiative11 November 2014Rory Medcalf
Defence Challenges 2035: Securing Australia's Lifelines
Analyses
Defence Challenges 2035: Securing Australia's Lifelines
In this Lowy Institute Analysis, Rory Medcalf and James Brown assess Australia’s security environment in coming decades. Defence challenges 2035: securing Australia’s lifelines…
Australia, at home in the Indo-Pacific
Commentary
Australia, at home in the Indo-Pacific
Australia, at home in the Indo-PacificRory MedcalfAspenia, no. 63-64-65September 2015Rory Medcalf
L’Australia e la sua casa indopacifica
Commentary
L’Australia e la sua casa indopacifica
L’Australia e la sua casa indopacificaRory MedcalfAspenia, no. 63January 2014 Rory Medcalf
Congress, midterms and the TPP
US mid-terms elections will take place on 4 November, with polls suggesting the Republicans will re-take control of the Senate. President Obama's next steps on the Trans Pacific…