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A new national survey uncovers what Australians really think about space, from its everyday impact to the country’s direction in the sector.

26 September 2025

A stylised map of the Indian Ocean region.

As the Indian Ocean grows central to Australia’s security, this report sets out a roadmap for a cohesive strategy that balances ambition with resources.

24 September 2025

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Technology
Public forum
Weaponising words: Russia's global influence playbook

16 October 2025

6.00pm

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7.30pm AEDT

USSC invites you to a discussion with a panel of experts, featuring Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia on Russian disinformation.

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Public forum
The rise and reign of right-wing humour: How liberals lost comedy and helped Trump win

17 November 2025

6.00pm

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7.00pm AEDT

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Economic security dialogue series

7 May, 29 August and 2 December 2025

One-day, invitation-only events under the Chatham House Rule with participation by senior representatives from government, business, academia, the think tank community and civil society, focusing on today's big economic security questions.

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US politics
Conference
Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025

17 September 2025

We convened international experts across government, business and research to share their insights on all the discussions happening in Washington, Canberra and Tokyo, and what they mean for US allies and partners around the world.

AI
Technology
Workshop
Teaching the future: AI, policy and the social sciences

6 September 2025

9.00am

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2.00pm AEST

Secondary school teachers convened at the University of Sydney for a half-day NESA-accredited professional development workshop exploring the intersections of AI, technology, policy and the social sciences.

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The Indo-Pacific
Public forum
Japan's defence revolution and Australia-Japan-US trilateralism under Trump 2.0

6 August 2025

6.00pm

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7.30pm AEST

A panel of experts unpacked Japan’s National Security Strategy and explored the opportunities and challenges for Australia-Japan-US trilateral strategic cooperation

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