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The National Security College is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth Government and The Australian National University.

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Educating the next generation of national security professionals. 

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Expanding the capabilities of Australia's national security workforce.

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Developing ideas and networks for better public policy outcomes. 

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Kien Situ
Mon, 28 Jul - Fri, 14 Nov 2025

金 (Metal)

Kien Situ transforms the CIW gallery into an environment of rupture and reincarnation.
"A 'Betjak' driver reads one of the Conference posters." Page 11 of the Asian-African Conference Bulletin, No. 9. April 25, 1955; published by the Indonesian Ministry of Information. Sourced via Wikipedia Commons.
"A 'Betjak' driver reads one of the Conference posters." Page 11 of the Asian-African Conference Bulletin, No. 9. April 25, 1955; published by the Indonesian Ministry of Information. Sourced via Wikipedia Commons.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Bandung at 70. Or, what really happened at the world’s most famous international conference

The ANU Southeast Asia Institute Research Seminar Series is a recurring seminar series that showcases the work of scholars working on political, social, and cultural issues in Southeast Asi
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Courtney Fung
Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Courtney Fung - "Taking the Initiative? Understanding China's promotion of 'Global Governance Initiatives'"

This talk explores the recent 'global governance initiatives' turn in PRC foreign policy, where these platforms are promoted by Beijing as 'global public goods.' 
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On Behalf of the Living
Fri, 17 Oct 2025

On Behalf of the Living: Film Screening & Q&A

On Behalf of the Living: Film Screening & Q&A
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A colourful selection of Filipino fruit and vegetables at a local market

Paglinang (Development), Pagtutulungan (Collaboration) at Pamamahala (Governance): How Human Ecology Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines can help improve Policies on Food and Nutrition Security

This policy brief explores how higher education institutions (HEIs) in human ecology can support policy development on food and nutrition security (FNS).
Puente Binondo Intramuros, Manila

The successes and setbacks of BRI in Southeast Asia: A focus on the Philippines

This policy brief assesses China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), spotlighting the Philippines, while exploring emerging opportunities for Australia in the region’s infrastructure landscape.
Panorama of Cebu city in sunset, Philippines

Urban governance for managing climate change risks: Rethinking political mandates for metropolitan structures in the Philippines

This policy brief highlights the urgent need to strengthen integrated urban governance to manage climate risks and disaster hazards in Philippine metropolitan regions.
Icon of open book, ANU

Stamping Out Stamp Duty: Property or Consumption Taxes?

Vol: 01/2021 Author name: Cho Y; Li SM; Uren L Year: 2021 Month: January
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Our network comprises of a combination of multidisciplinary academic experts, experienced professionals and policy leaders with extensive practical experience.

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Rory Medcalf at Securing our Future conference. Image: NSC
Rory Medcalf at Securing our Future conference. Image: NSC

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Lorraine Morgan at Securing our Future
Lorraine Morgan at Securing our Future

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Ian Kemish at 'Securing our Future'. Image: NSC
Ian Kemish at 'Securing our Future'. Image: NSC

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