Strategic and Defence Studies CentreStrategic and Defence Studies CentreSDSC_359127f6-0316-43d3-831c-8311cee48480The mission of the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre is to: be the leading Australian academic research centre on strategic and defence studies; develop postgraduate research on Asia-Pacific strategic affairs, which will support the priorities of the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies; achieve quality in its scholarly publication program, which will enhance the Centre's international reputation; and promote awareness of, and informed public debate on, strategic and defence issues. _a0d3ed13-90e6-43e1-9525-1f083055e28fStrategic StudiesThe aim of the Centre is to further the development of strategic studies both as an intellectual discipline and as a foundation for policy advice by: fostering an understanding and appreciation of the theoretical and historical background to war and conflict; and providing a detailed understanding of strategic and defence issues of relevance to Australia and the region._b139c1bf-095c-4615-97ba-66a7546108491Research and AnalysisResearch and Analysis_7fa762f8-ef6a-4bf0-9837-e485070ee1a81The SDSC is dedicated to rigorous and independent research into defence and strategic issues. It aims to promote strategic studies in Australia, particularly within an Asia-Pacific context. The Centre is national and international in outlook and expertise. It has special concern for issues in Australian defence policy; and has expertise and interest in Australia's defence relationships with its Asian and South Pacific neighbours. Developing new conceptual tools to explain (and predict) post-Cold War strategic developments, both within the Asia-Pacific region and globally, will be a focus of research.Education and TrainingEducation and training_e469f9d1-94bc-48b9-b93d-570be7d9dd402The SDSC is a stimulating environment for postgraduate research. Postgraduate training by research will concentrate on strategic developments in the Asia-Pacific region. The Centre's postgraduate research program will reflect its reputation for intellectual excellence and the practical policy experience of its members of staff. Training for government officials (from Australia and the region) in defence analysis will be offered at senior levels. The Centre is in an incomparable position of being able to call upon the experience of defence policy formulators and advisors in Canberra to support its programs. The Centre has been closely involved in high-level research and analysis into Australia's defence and regional security policies for many years. With the quality and experience of its staff, and the international visitors it attracts, it is well-placed to provide expert advice to governments and other agencies. The provision of consulting services, both within Australia and in the region, will focus on defence and strategic policies, force development and resource allocation of relevance to medium-sized defence forces, the new strategic agenda and confidence building measures. Outreach and LiaisonOutreach and liaison_fb717645-8237-4d0e-b94f-67c6599693563The SDSC has long had professional links with other Australian and overseas universities and centres specialising in strategic and security issues. It aims to foster an enhanced pattern of liaison through the exchange of ideas, personal contacts and, where appropriate, joint projects. The Centre will also continue to provide expert commentary on important defence issues to the Australian and overseas media. Graduate StudiesGraduate Studies in Strategy and Defence Program_c4705a33-d489-441b-8a61-81a792ca68614We provide prestigious Masters-level education which encourages students to: Develop strong analytical frameworks for understanding the key challenges in strategy and security policy, and Explore these approaches in the context of the SDSC's main research and teaching concentrations, namely: Australian defence and security issues Asia-Pacific security Global strategic issues 2010-02-08http://rspas.anu.edu.au/sdsc/about.phpArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com