Security & Geopolitics
The security and geopolitics program focuses on the security, defence, foreign policy and strategic affairs critical to both Australia and India, as well as geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Security and Geopolitics program explores key issues in security, defence, foreign policy, and strategic affairs that shape both Australia and India, as well as broader geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific. Under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and 2+2 Ministerial Dialogues, both nations actively strengthen security and defence cooperation—bilaterally and within multilateral institutions—to promote a stable, peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive region.
Through engagement with policy-makers, experts, analysts, and researchers, the program fosters shared understandings of regional security dynamics and the Australia-India security and defence relationship. It focuses on defence capabilities, maritime security, intelligence-sharing, counter-terrorism, and the enhancement of regional security institutions and partnerships. Additionally, it addresses security challenges such as transnational threats, climate change and environmental security, critical infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
By driving research, dialogue, and collaboration, the program actively contributes to public debate and policy development in both Australia and India.
