Indian Ocean states can build maritime security through increased coast guard cooperation, David Brewster writes.

As more and more militaries look to the stars, Australia can play a role in updating the world’s antiquated space laws, Brody Hannan writes.

In our new podcast series looking at Australia and the region's security challenges, we hear from Rory Medcalf, one of the earliest intellectual proponents for the ‘Indo-Pacific’ concept now sweeping foreign policy circles around the world.

Tensions in the South China Sea have reached new heights following China’s militarisation of its artificial islands with missile systems. Imogen Saunders asks if we can we still hope for a peaceful resolution between the sea’s claimants.

This speech was delivered by Professor Rory Medcalf, Head of the ANU National Security College, Canberra on 21 May 2018.

It’s time for Western policymakers to develop a playbook for countermeasures against potential ‘directed energy’ attacks, Robert Bunker writes.