One Nation rhetoric a “recruiting tool” for terrorists
In today’s InDaily, SIA’s Dr John Bruni discusses One Nation’s rhetoric and their brand of politics – politics of fear. John… Read more >
Immigration & terrorism in Europe (STRATEGIKON Episode 11)
We have published our latest podcast and is now available on Soundcloud. In the podcast, Dr John Bruni and SIA Associate,… Read more >
Prof Purnendra Jain on Japan’s foreign aid policy and its effects on India
Professor Purnendra Jain*, SIA Advisory Board member and Professor at the University of Adelaide’s Department of Asian Studies, was recently interviewed by JICA… Read more >
Extremists today: So little understanding, so little time
Some Australians might not be lured to extremism if our leaders acknowledged and acted on the long appreciated link between… Read more >
In conversation: The Conundrum of Hardline Erdogan’s Popular Appeal
The failed military coup in Turkey demonstrates the power which President Erdogan wields in the country. His theocratic regime, despite receiving… Read more >
TERRORIST ATTACK IN NICE, FRANCE: EUROPE ON THE BRINK?
A recent report by international analysis and advisory firm IHS, suggests that Islamic State has lost about a quarter of… Read more >
FRIENDS OF EUROPE: “2016 SECURITY JAM – BEYOND CONVENTIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES” REPORT
“The only ‘coalition of the willing’ that ought to be put forward is one made up of prominent and influential… Read more >
The past tempts us, the present confuses us and the future frightens us
The title of this blog came from a quote from beloved Science Fiction series, Babylon 5 (Ep. 1, Disk 3,… Read more >
Collins class replacement…a Japanese design?
If you had access to a senior Japanese naval officer involved in the Japanese submarine fleet, what questions would you… Read more >
Idle hands are the devil’s playthings…
The Syrian civil war (2011-), just as the civil war that wracked Iraq after the toppling of Saddam (2003-11), and… Read more >