Blue Security

Blue Security Consortium

Blue Security is a collaboration between La Trobe Asia, University of New South Wales Canberra (ADFA), University of Western Australia’s Defence and Security Institute (DSI), United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue (AP4D). It produces working papers, commentaries, scholarly publications and regional dialogues related to maritime security for audiences across the Indo-Pacific.

The Blue Security consortium is led by Professor Rebecca Strating (La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University), Professor Douglas Guilfoyle (UNSW Canberra), Professor Peter Dean (United States Studies Centre & Australian National University), and Melissa Conley Tyler (Asia- Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue). Dr Troy Lee-Brown (Defence and Security Institute, University of Western Australia) is the Project Manager and Mark Manantan (La Trobe Asia) leads the emerging scholars program.’

Blue Security receives funding support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia.

Blue Security receives funding support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia.

We had a very informative discussion, sharing views on maritime security and much more, with the Institute for Defence International Relations this morning in Hanoi. – Prof. Ian Hall, Griffith University

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Blue Security Publications

Blue Security publishes high quality research on issues of critical maritime security from researchers across the Indo-Pacific.

Blue Security Maritime Network

The Maritime Network produces innovative maritime research for publication and programs.

Blue Security Programs

Blue Security hosts a range of dialogues, research workshops, and public events to advance the conversation around Indo-Pacific maritime security issues.

Blue Security Fellowships

The Blue Security Fellowships support early career researchers with a focus on maritime security in Southeast Asia, promoting diverse voices and facilitating new research.

Meet our team

Blue Security Consortium

Professor Bec Strating

DirectorLa Trobe Centre for Global Security

Professor Peter Dean

Senior Adviser for Defence StrategyUnited States Studies Centre

Professor Douglas Guilfoyle

Head, Maritime Security Research Group ,UNSW Canberra

Melissa Conley Tyler FAIIA

Executive Director, Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue

Blue Security Team

Dr Troy Lee-Brown

Research Fellow, Defence and Security Institute, University of Western Australia

Mark Manantan

Research Fellow, La Trobe Asia

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