The Australian Strategic Policy Institute is an independent, non-partisan think tank focused on Australia's defence, cyber, tech and strategic policy.
Canberra, Australia
Joined March 2011
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Join us at the launch of "Tokyo Rising: Japan’s Big Choices" on October 26 at 530-7pm AEST at the Australian National University. Hear Hugh White, @Lauren_ANU, @AlexBristowASPI and Carolyn Bull discuss Japan-Australia ties in a changing Asia.
Tickets:
events.humanitix.com/tokyo-r…
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It was great to participate in the Australian Industry Group’s National Forum in Canberra yesterday, discussing the convergence of trade, tech and security.
Thanks to @The_AiGroup’s Innes Willox, @USSC’s Olivia Shen and @AndrewGoledzi
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In my view there’s no better time - or place - to work on the intersection of AI and security research and analysis.
🗓️ JOB ALERT 🗓️
ASPI is seeking an experienced professional to lead its AI & Security Program.
Shape research on AI safety & innovation, US–China competition, Australia’s place in the AI ecosystem & global AI governance.
🔗 Applications close 29 October: bit.ly/3VA7hfC
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🇸🇬If you're attending @SICWSG next week, consider joining @GPriyandita and myself for this @ASPI_org event in partnership with @MinBZ @NLinSingapore
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#cyberdiplomacy #tradecraft #SoutheastAsia
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Pleased to be quoted in the @IPDefenseForum, of the US Pacific Command, on the India-Indonesia-Japan trilateral 🇮🇳 🇮🇩 🇯🇵
My take: the region is moving toward flexible, issue-based partnerships rather than one overarching security architecture. The latest trilateral initiative is a good example.: ipdefenseforum.com/2026/09/i…
#IndiaIndonesiaJapan @ASPI_org
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Calling mid-career professionals with ideas relevant to Australian defence policy!
Interest areas include: alliances & partnerships; non-proliferation & arms control; NDS26 concepts; defence industry; geoeconomics; warfare & deterrence; and, Southeast Asia defence & security.
🔔 Applications are now open for ASPI's 2027 Defence Fellows Program 🔔
The program supports emerging leaders ready to bring new ideas and perspectives to some of Australia’s most pressing defence and security challenges.
✍️ Find out more and apply ➡️ bit.ly/46Qrpwn
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As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life, we need to understand how it could spread extremist ideas, influence vulnerable young people and accelerate radicalisation.
The PJCIS inquiry into the drivers of radicalisation in Australia is an opportunity to better understand these risks and hear from experts, parents, teachers and young people about their experiences.
📝 My latest op-ed for @ASPI_org's The Strategist explores why we need to get ahead of the challenges. Read the full piece and learn how you can contribute to the inquiry:
👉aspistrategist.org.au/ai-cou…
#auspol #pjcis #radicalisation #videogames #gaming #australia #intelligence #nationalsecurity #online
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Today the Institute co-hosted a roundtable on Defence Industry Cooperation in partnership with @ASPI_org as part of our Defence Special Visitors Program💡
Our visiting Indian experts shared their research publication on how our two countries can work together to collaborate on Defence Industry technology.
Thank you to our participants for their valuable contributions on a very timely topic.
Read the publication here: aii.unimelb.edu.au/advancing… @Teesta_P
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A great program!
🔔 Applications are now open for ASPI's 2027 Defence Fellows Program 🔔
The program supports emerging leaders ready to bring new ideas and perspectives to some of Australia’s most pressing defence and security challenges.
✍️ Find out more and apply ➡️ bit.ly/46Qrpwn
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Always good to talk to LJ. It's a very interesting case that we need to learn from but it's the trend that we should really worry about more than this individual incident. Another alarm bell that should spur action.
ASPI's @davidwroe joined @News24Aust to discuss revelations that an OpenAI agent accessed a Medicare data portal, the risks of increasingly autonomous AI systems and why governments need to address the “global human coordination problem” around AI safety.
📺 Watch here ⬇️
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My latest with @Dr_M_Davis for @ASPI_org #TheStrategist: Australia's first female astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, has a shot at the ISS. For A$100m, Australia would be investing in more than just one flight — it would be a big boost to Australia's space sector, a serious investment in terms of Australia's international partnerships and important in cementing Australia's place as a serious space power. But mostly, it would be a huge inspiration to a generation of girls who could grow up believing space is theirs too. | aspistrategist.org.au/kather… via @aspi_org
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What if you could test propaganda on thousands of synthetic Australians, Americans and others before publishing it?
Chinese state-linked researchers are trying to do something close to that.
My latest: aspistrategist.org.au/china-…
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Come work with me! ASPI is looking for new China analysts, at a time when the beat has never been more fascinating and impactful. DM me if you have any questions.
JOB ALERT 🔊
ASPI is looking for an experienced China analyst or senior analyst to join the team.
The role will focus on China’s foreign and security policy, defence and military affairs, Australia–China relations and China’s impact on the region.
🔗: bit.ly/4z2utBF
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Such a blast to do this (live from Canberra!) with Alex and David—two of the best.
We covered a ton of ground at a very buzzy time for China/AI policy.
NEW PODCAST 🎙️
Fresh from ASPI’s Sydney Dialogue AI Masterclass, leading China AI experts @RyanFedasiuk and @alexcolv1lle join Stop the World to discuss the upcoming Trump–Xi meeting, China’s strategic goals for AI and recent AI safety incidents.
🎧: bit.ly/4xs7cI0
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Thanks to @ASPI_org and @davidwroe for convening The Sydney Dialogue’s AI Masterclass.
Enjoyed this panel with @alexcolv1lle, Kai-Shen Huang, and @FinnianMchugh.
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It was an honor to address the question of Chinese AI governance at a really important moment.
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At #SydneyDialogue AI Masterclass, one question stood out: Are we shaping AI - or is AI shaping us? Discussion also highlighted #Ukraine’s effective use of AI to counter russian aggression. Demonstrating that AI is not just about innovation- it is as well ab resilience & security
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Mr Amit Shukla @amit_a_shukla , Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy), Ministry of External Affairs had a productive meeting with Ms Jessica Hunter @AusAmbCyberTech, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology, Australia. Both sides discussed the enduring India-Australia partnership in cyber and critical technologies and exchanged ideas for operationalising the India-Australia Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS).
As part of the visit, Joint Secretary Shukla also spoke at the TSD AI Masterclass organised by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in Canberra, in the panel on AI adoption across the Indo- Pacific.
@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @nageshsinghIFS @ASPI_CTS @ASPI_org
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Proud to reflect on 9/11 with John.
Terrorism seeks effects far beyond its immediate victims. It wants fear & division. Terrorism achieves a strategic goal if it destroys trust and turns parts of society against each other.
So social cohesion is a national security capability.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, @BassiJustin & @johncoyne14 reflect in @australian on the day & what’s changed. They write that “with the rise of social media in those 25 years, our ability to cope with difference, disagreement and crises has regressed.”
bit.ly/4xgs58R
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Always an honour to engage with our Japanese friends.
Thank you to Sadamasa Oue, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan, and his delegation for visiting @ASPI_org this week to exchange views with @BassiJustin and the team.
🇦🇺🇯🇵 Strategic depth is built on trust between friends. We hope to welcome you back to Canberra soon.
