Centre for International Security Studies
Analysing international and human security challenges facing Australia, Asia and the world.
The Centre for International Security Studies (CISS) was established in July 2006 in conjunction with the Michael Hintze Chair of International Security. The Centre produces innovative, multidisciplinary academic research and education programs focussing on international security and foreign policy issues, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
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CISS PhD candidate Jennifer Hunt returns from seven months of field research in the Middle East.
Ms Hunt was hosted by Sultan Qaboos University, where she served as the first visiting PhD researcher at the College of Commerce and Economics.
CISS Senior Lecturer Adam Kamradt-Scott weighs in on the H5N1 controversy
In the new SIPRI Global Health and Security blog, Dr. Kamradt-Scott argues that there needs to be a public debate over the best way to balance scientific freedom with the legitimate security concerns associated with research on deadly viruses.
Dr John Lee opines in The Australian that China must face home truths on Tibet
Dr Lee explains that for China, 'its modern habit for tolerance for different cultures and practices within its territories is still immature in an authoritarian system still tending to see domestic and external conspiracies against its rise in the shadows.'
CISS Fellow John Lee argues that events in Burma demonstrate that Chinese foreign policy is not infallible
In today's op ed in the Australian Financial Review, Dr Lee notes the limits of authoritarian statecraft.
Dr Tom Wilkins presents current research on relations between Japan and Taiwan
CISS Postdoctoral Fellow Monika Barthwal-Datta plays a key role in the Australia India Youth Dialogue
The initiative, launched this week in Delhi, brings together 30 young leaders from India and Australia to discuss contemporary economic, social, cultural and political issues.