Our research

Our research explores topics related to gender, religion and development, as well as regional security issues through interdisciplinary approaches including anthropology, development studies, history, political science and social policy.

Our research examines the shades and nuances of war and peace in social, political and military dimensions, as well as the relationships between military culture and civil societies. We explore armed conflict and society from a historical perspective, as well as the literary and cultural responses to modern war.

Our work has a common focus on improving law, public policy and international cooperation to protect ecosystems and manage the impact of human-induced environmental change.

Our research analyses the operational environment, the threats, risks and opportunities that military forces will face between 2030 and 2050. 

International ethics research brings together international relations, political theory and moral philosophy to address ethical questions in international politics. Our proximity to the military and government and excellent support from the Academy Library means UNSW Canberra is unrivalled in Australia in this research field.

We take a broad approach to Maritime Security research. It encompasses not only traditional hard security concerns, but also human security, maritime crime and the ‘blue economy’. The group has expertise in international law, history, strategy, naval affairs and a range of Indo-Pacific regional perspectives.