Earlier today, Mike Hughes joined ABC News to unpack the significance of the planned Australia–Papua New Guinea defence agreement — why 🇵🇬 is partnering with 🇦🇺, the costs of deeper integration and why the treaty is a strategic investment in regional security. 📺 Watch ⤵️

Today we’re asking those with sensitive information on global instability, international terrorism or hostile state intelligence activity to contact MI6 securely online. Our virtual door is open to you.

“Let me tell you about now. You know what used to be better than now? BEFORE.” —me, out loud, 30 seconds ago, completely unironically

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🚨 EVENT UPDATE 🚨 We're excited to announce our first speakers for the Sydney Dialogue on 4-5 December! Hear from Margus Tsahkna, Kateryna Chernohorenko, Wilson L. White, Michelle Simmons AO and Steve Bowsher. 👀 Stay tuned for more speaker updates. Register now 👉 bit.ly/427eTqj

MI6 chief’s farewell tells us how an ancient craft continues to evolve | Chris Taylor | bit.ly/3IBZeIN

‘Moore’s mantra to “be more open to stay secret” captures the paradox: purposeful transparency can deepen the secrecy that matters,’ writes Chris Taylor. aspistrategist.org.au/mi6-chiefs-far…

Jesus!!!

It finishes level in Seville.

We officially opened our new ASD facility in Brisbane– boosting cyber capabilities under REDSPICE and strengthening national security. From WWII codebreaking to cutting-edge cyber defences, Brisbane remains key to our mission. Read more about REDSPICE 👉 asd.gov.au/about/what-we-…

Leveraging intelligence in the modern world: Reflections from the outgoing Head of MI6. aspistrategist.org.au/mi6-chiefs-far…

On Stop the World, ASPI Senior Fellow Dr Elizabeth Buchanan joins david wroe for a deep dive into all things 🇬🇱. They discuss 🇺🇸’s long-standing strategic interest in 🇬🇱, how Arctic shipping routes impact 🇦🇺 and the Cold War's “Project Iceworm”. 📺 Watch ➡️bit.ly/48wvMhU

🗓️ JOB ALERT 🗓️ We are looking for a motivated, results-driven analyst to join our Defence Strategy Program. In this role, you will conduct original research and evidence-informed analysis on defence and strategic policy issues. 🔗 Interested? Apply 👉 bit.ly/42aO9oN

The ASPI Defence Strategy Program is hiring! We are looking for analysts with background in defence and/or geostrategy, ideally with a focus on: maritime security, Southeast Asia, China, defence industry policy and economics, defence capability, or joint operations and planning.

Happy Grand Final Day! 🏆

He only knows how to win premierships 👑 Congratulations Brisbane Lions 🤝

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 We are looking forward to welcoming Deividas Matulionis, Chief National Security Adviser to the President of 🇱🇹, and Andrew Clark, Director-General of 🇳🇿's Government Communications Security Bureau, to #TSD2025. Register 👉 bit.ly/4gJOCnS

Registrations are still open for the Aspen Otago National Security Forum. A terrific line up of speakers from both sides of the Tasman. ASPI Aspen Institute New Zealand Register now: otago.ac.nz/foreign-policy…

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 In 'The People's Liberation Army: modernised but still mistrusted', Rowan Callick examines the sweeping modernisation effort that has become the CCP's central mission and how it is reshaping China’s military structures. 🔖 Read it here: bit.ly/4mJLslk