National Security College

Climate change, extreme weather events and environmental degradation all have clear implications for national security. They are altering the dimensions of national security central to a stable state, in particular human security, environmental security, maritime security and critical infrastructure.

Emerging energy trends have important implications for political, economic, commercial and military realms. With heightened geostrategic tensions, oil price wars, the rise of renewables and climate concerns, these trends increasingly sit at the intersection of the exercise of national power and international security

Have you ever wondered how intelligence professionals work through complex problems, identify alternative options or futures and test their thinking? Intelligence analysts routinely use a range of structured and group techniques to improve analysis by minimising common biases and groupthink. These techniques can greatly benefit policymakers at all stages of policy analysis and development.

A host of global actors, state and non-state, are increasingly leveraging technology to harness the power of information – and using it as a weapon. How do they seek to undermine Australia’s security, the competitiveness of Australian businesses, and confidence in our democratic institutions? What are the implications for global and national security? And is Australia prepared?

Explore cyber to gain a greater understanding of this influential and ever-evolving domain from a national security perspective. The recent US charging of 13 Russian nationals and three Russian companies with conspiracy to defraud the US will be the case-study that frames this course.