On shifting sands: the Gulf States ‘awakening’ to chaos?
Though the Gulf States are relatively stable, they are increasingly challenged by a new generation of radicalised youth tired of… Read more >
Terror in Australia: Investigating the rhetoric and the community
At a time when 4,000 foreign fighters have been recruited from Western countries into ISIL’s ranks, including 250 young Australians… Read more >
Sectarian Wars: The Case of Ethiopia
News of the latest ‘Islamic State’ (IS) execution of 30 Ethiopian Christians in Libya should be something to be worried… Read more >
Australia’s Future Submarine – A partnership in informed debate
This conference is the nexus of informed debate for the public forum. The SEA1000 Australia’s Future Submarine Project is the… Read more >
Martin Place, Sydney, December 15, 2014 – “Take the shot”
Six days after the Sydney Siege, a sense of calm has returned to Australia. But even before this tragic episode,… Read more >
Disproportionate Response? The military offensive against ISIL and the internal defence of the West
The strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debate, but they endure when people of every background and belief find… Read more >
International motivations behind Crimea & Ukraine
Did Putin and his colleagues in the Kremlin genuinely believe that post-revolutionary Ukraine would eject Russia from Sevastopol? Did he… Read more >
Adelaide Conference Surfaces $20 billion Submarine Issue
In a critical move for the National debate on the Future Australian Submarine Project, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) National… Read more >
Heroes of the digital age
What influences the political landscape of all nations more – human agency or geography? Heroes of the digital age
‘Team Australia’ reacts to domestic terrorism
Taking precautions to prevent potential threats of domestic terrorism in Australia is nothing new. ‘Team Australia’ reacts to domestic terrorism