Security & Defence PLuS
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Flagship program of @PLuSalliance (@ASU, @KingsCollegeLon & @UNSW). Advancing security & defence research, education, & policy in the spirit of AUKUS. RT ≠ E.
Joined August 2022
How do small & middle powers navigate an increasingly uncertain world shaped by great power rivalry? With an S&D+ seed grant, academics from @KingsCollegeLon, @ASU & UNSW are exploring how states can mitigate risks & avoid being drawn into confrontation.
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Good morning Twitter. And happy Saturday! There’s been inevitable buzz over the last 24hrs for the new US NSS. This thread is NOT about that. Rather, it is about why and how - in the fragmented world of the new US NSS- what others do matters. A 🧵: https://t.co/G42yxCD7Dx
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UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Indo-Pacific Conference hosted by King's College London.
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King’s experts took part in two major @SecDefencePLuS events in Washington, DC, joining senior policymakers and military leaders to examine the most pressing global security challenges. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/7jdqcirfyN 📺 Watch the recording:
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Join @freeman_air for an insightful discussion exploring current deterrence & escalation dynamics and how this relates to new domains. Speakers include: Prof Sir Lawrence Freedman, Prof Christopher Kinsey and Prof Wyn Bowen 📅20 Nov | 🕰️18:00 ➡️ https://t.co/eANzeB0u76
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Amid discussions on technology, alliances, and global threats, a clear thread ran through the 2025 Future Security Forum: the enduring importance of human thought and character. See our highlights from the Forum, hosted by @NewAmerica, @ASU and S&D+. https://t.co/WSoxuxJEn7
securityanddefenceplus.plusalliance.org
On October 21, New America and Arizona State University’s Future Security Initiative hosted the eleventh Future Security Forum in Washington, DC. For the second year running, the conference was held...
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We’re one week away from the Future Security Forum & excited to announce two new speakers: @SenMarkKelly & @AmbRizSaeed, @PakinUSA. They'll appear alongside an exceptional line-up of global leaders & security experts, see the full list & register now.
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We’re teaming up w/ @ASU & @SecDefencePLuS for the 11th annual Future Security Forum, where global experts tackle big questions in defense + technology + policy. Featured speakers incl. General Stanley McChrystal, Amb. James Roscoe & Beth Sanner. Register: https://t.co/XxoY2baV68
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What does it take to lead in an evolving defence & security landscape? The MBAX (Security & Defence) is tailored for experienced professionals in the #defence sector seeking a flexible, online program. World-class business education ➕ specialist courses https://t.co/vkVZkMjnSF
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🗣️New series: S&D+ Indo-Pacific Insights What’s next for #AUKUS? In part 1, our Executive Director, Dr Ian Langford, breaks down three fundamental challenges for Australia, the US, & the UK. Follow our #IndoPacificInsights series & sign up for more: https://t.co/3zZDDVeoMD
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“Western Australia is ideally placed to anchor the nation’s most important new industry: data.” Writing for the @westaustralian, Dr Ian Langford, Executive Director at @SecDefencePLuS, argues that Perth could become Australia’s secure digital gateway.
thewest.com.au
Forget Sydney. The real front door to Australia’s digital future is Perth. WA is ideally placed to anchor the nation’s most important new industry: data.
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Prof @alessionaval, Research Lead for S&D+, @warstudies, told @BBCNews Verify it would be “naive” to think hostile powers aren’t mapping UK subsea cables, warning they could “create pressure or hold countries like the UK at ransom.” https://t.co/tDMK7WKyqc
bbc.co.uk
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
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On 1st October, @KingsCollegeLon will host the three @PLuSalliance Vice-Chancellors: Prof @michaelcrow (@ASU), Prof Attila Brungs (@UNSW) & Prof Shitij Kapur (King's) for a panel discussion and Q&A at its first ever Festival of Online Education. Register: https://t.co/gs9dIz6RgK
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In the latest @DTRmag, S&D+ Executive Director Dr Ian Langford argues that Australia’s future joint force “will live or die on systems integration.” He highlights three near-term programs as critical tests: Air 6500, Land 8113 Phase 2, & Land 156’s SIP. https://t.co/AbDI2ENi1y
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In a new article for Defence Technology Review, Security & Defence PLuS Executive Director Dr Ian Langford argues that Australia’s future joint force “will live or die on systems integration.” Not...
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The US's absence from #PacificFutureForum has sparked concern among experts. Prof @alessionaval called it “remarkable” that the US missed “the opportunity to be on stage alongside #NATO and East Asian allies to discuss the value of ever-closer ties.” ➡️ https://t.co/KLq1M2uDEZ
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How will the collision between Chinese vessels near #ScarboroughShoal affect tensions with the Philippines? “This was highly unprofessional and dangerous,” says Prof @alessionaval, adding the manoeuvre showed “no seamanship-like behaviour to speak of.” ⬇️ https://t.co/bXbnGlX4BB
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It’s hard to call the collision of two multi-thousand-ton military ships “fortunate,” but that’s exactly what analysts are saying about the incident in the South China Sea this week that left a China...
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From the core of a reactor to global #nonproliferation efforts, #nuclear knowledge shapes real-world decisions. We're excited to add two new nuclear-focused, self-paced short courses to our education portfolio, designed & delivered by @ASU CareerCatalyst. https://t.co/08drnkCEb6
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📚 In this new book review, Dr Marigold Black explores the ideas behind 'Let’s Trade, Not Argue: An #Australian Strategy to Secure a Respectful Relationship with #China' by Prof Bob Breen & Dr Ian Langford, Executive Director of Security & Defence PLuS.
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This review by Dr Marigold Black reflects on Let’s Trade, Not Argue: An Australian Strategy to Secure a Respectful Relationship with China, a timely new book co-authored by Security & Defence PLuS...
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🛰️“It’s not a question of whether we should go [to space], but why, who benefits, & how we democratise access.” New article by experts from @ASU, UNSW, @UBC & @KingsCollegeLon - supported by an S&D+ seed grant. @Jeni_warstudies @tonymilligan3 @warstudies
theconversation.com
As more countries look to space, experts argue that it’s worth asking why we want to go at all, and who should lead the charge.
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We've added four new online short courses to our growing learning portfolio. Delivered by renowned experts from @KingsCollegeLon, @MartinBricknell & @davidwhetham, through @edXOnline, these courses explore key ethical challenges in defence and security.
securityanddefenceplus.plusalliance.org
What ethical dilemmas arise at the intersection of medicine and the military? How should we make ethical decisions in modern warfare? What does it mean to lead ethically in challenging environments?...
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“For 70+ years, Australia’s alliance with the US has been the cornerstone of its defence policy, providing both a strategic umbrella & a force multiplier for the nation’s defence.” Why the US Alliance Matters & What Happens if it Falters @DefenceTech_Mag
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“For more than 70 years, Australia’s alliance with the United States has been the cornerstone of its defence policy, providing both a strategic umbrella and a force multiplier for the nation’s...
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