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Why the next foreign minister will have to hit the ground running

Rory Medcalf writes for the AFR

We have a James Bond-style spy agency – time to use it

Dr Will Stoltz writes for The Australian

National Security Election Snapshot Series

Priorities and targets of the 2022 Federal Election

Sogavare’s new Chinese enforcers a test for a fragile democracy

Professor Rory Medcalf writes for the AFR

Why the next foreign minister will have to hit the ground running

Rory Medcalf writes for the AFR

We have a James Bond-style spy agency – time to use it

Dr Will Stoltz writes for The Australian

National Security Election Snapshot Series

Priorities and targets of the 2022 Federal Election

Sogavare’s new Chinese enforcers a test for a fragile democracy

Professor Rory Medcalf writes for the AFR

Degrees

Master of National Security Policy

Learn from world-leading scholars at the cutting edge of national security. The course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to take your career to the next level.
PhD Studies

Discover and research with one of the world’s leading universities. Join our awarded PhD program with an outstanding experience and collaborative environment.

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Upcoming courses

Understanding Canberra: the national security ecosystem

Professional course

This program is currently fully subscribed, please send an email to epd.nsc@anu.edu.au to be added to the waitlist.

National security frameworks, architecture, decision making and oversight
Leading through disruption: executive development program for Senior Executives (SES1 and equivalent)

Executive program

The National Security College’s premium program provides exceptional depth of insight across the full spectrum of Australia’s national security challenges and opportunities. Participants will leave the program with up-to-date knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of national security...
Navigating a complex national security landscape: executive development program for senior managers (EL2 and equivalent)

Executive program

This stimulating three-week program provides participants with in-depth exposure to the full range of issues and challenges facing Australia’s national security community, with a focus on strategic thinking, critical analysis, policy-making, partnership-building and adaptive leadership...
Succeeding on the front line: executive development program for middle managers (EL1 and equivalent)

Executive program

This interactive and practical program will deepen participants’ understanding of the national security community and the range of strategic challenges it faces - now and into the future. Participants will gain insight into the issues and forces of change affecting the strategic environment;...
National security foundations: concepts, issues, threats and futures

Executive program

(April Nominations Full)

This engaging three-day program introduces participants to the central issues, threats, challenges and opportunities that underpin Australia’s national security environment. Participants will improve their understanding of Australia’s national...