National Security College

Australia and its democratic partners are facing a generational challenge to the very notion of what liberal democracies are. A set of threats are emerging that call for new thinking around national security and how to ensure democracies remain resilient. They include a shifting regional and global order, increased efforts by foreign actors to degrade the processes of democracy, and the manipulation of internal domestic stresses that undermine public trust. These challenges cut across traditional divides, encompassing politics, society, and economics, with a variety of new threat vectors. As hostile actors seek to exploit cyber vulnerabilities, social pressure points and use other hybrid strategies against us, the NSC seeks to shape national and international best practice on responding to these threats. Our approach is analytical, geared around identifying weaknesses across the spectrum of democratic politics. It is also prescriptive, seeking to design and propose new innovative policy solutions to these challenges.

Have you ever wondered how intelligence professionals work through complex problems, identify alternative options or futures and test their thinking?

Join us for our exciting new breakfast series on the Indo-Pacific. Running over five consecutive Fridays (8am-10am), take time to examine the Indo-Pacific as a strategic concept encompassing China, India, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and other outward-looking trading states and strategic actors, including the USA.

The National Security College’s premium program provides exceptional depth of insight across the full spectrum of Australia’s national security challenges and opportunities.

This highly interactive one-week program introduces participants to national security. Designed for professionals needing insight into the national security environment and relevant government frameworks.