Our research areas
Through interdisciplinary collaboration with institutional partners in Australia and around the world, we produce high-impact insights that sharpen Australia’s intellectual edge and secure our common future.
National and defence strategy
We examine the theory and effective practice of strategy and leadership. By finetuning the requirements of a ‘good’ strategy, our national and defence strategy research aims to meet the demands of today’s changing geopolitical landscape and ensure the effective use of national power.
Global and regional security
Through an interdisciplinary approach, we research critical topics – from Chinese foreign policy and cyber conflict to peacekeeping and human rights in Asia. Our global and regional security research goal is to better prepare Australia for a rapidly changing strategic environment.
The character of war and military history
We explore how warfare has evolved across technological, organisational, human and ethical dimensions. Drawing on military history as well as current and future operations, the character of war and military history research also sheds light on pathways to peace.
Professional military education and wargaming
By developing innovative assessments, simulations and wargames, we focus on how professional military education can sharpen Australia’s intellectual edge and enhance its preparedness for emerging security threats.
Centre success
- 627 graduates since 2023
- 16 academic experts
- 523 visiting fellows since 2023
Our people
Our research is led by an interdisciplinary team with decades of combined expertise across a range of military, political and human rights issues.
Our leaders are:
- Director, Michael Rainsborough, Professor of Strategic Theory
- Deputy Director, Michael Hatherell, Associate Professor of International Relations and Head of Teaching and Learning
- Head of Research, Pichamon Yeophantong, Associate Professor of Strategic Studies
- Centre Manager, Helen Andrew.
Contact us
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