Law enforcement and social media platforms must implement real-time data sharing to stop online extremism before it leads to violence. Using appropriate safeguards, we can achieve this without raising concerns about creating a surveillance state. …
To improve its programs for countering violent extremism (CVE), the Australian government must better understand the gendered characteristics of extremism. And it needs to apply that knowledge to enhance the existing practices of CVE professionals …
Radicalisation of vulnerable women in romantic relationships is a poorly recognised threat in Australian domestic security. This issue isn’t just a passing concern; it’s a persistent one that can devastate lives and communities. With extremist …
Cooperation between federal and subnational Australian governments on national security must continue to evolve in the face of the complex terrorism, espionage and foreign interference threats. The tensions exemplified by Canberra’s unprecedented 2021 decision to …
The recent lifting of the terrorism threat level from possible to probable is a reminder how vulnerable Australia remains to a serious terror incident. Yet for the most part, Australians remain unaware of how close …