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N A T I O N A L S E C U R I T Y C O L L E G E

EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 2016

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A joint initiative of the Commonwealth Government and The Australian National University

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M E S S A G E F R O M T H E H E A D O F C O L L E G E

I am pleased to introduce this exciting expansion of the short-course offerings from the National Security College. We are Australia’s leading provider of executive education and professional development for policymakers and practitioners across the full spectrum of security issues.

The College has become recognised as the go-to place for Australian Commonwealth officials to sharpen their knowledge, skills, networks and career perspectives.

Our courses involve exceptional levels of expertise and access. They enrich and challenge participants to think and work

in new ways about issues that matter to security policymakers and Australia’s future. Content is constantly being renewed in response to the needs of the security community in a changing world.

In our new phase, we have also started to extend participation opportunities more widely – to private sector executives, state and territory officials, junior officials including graduate recruits, and personnel from Australia’s security partners and allies internationally.

We draw on an unparalleled register of more than 400 experts and serving or former policy leaders from around Australia, with the option of bringing in international expertise as well. The courses are developed and facilitated by experienced officials seconded from the Australian Government, with input from our academic staff.

If your organisation has training, development or capacity-building requirements that you don’t see addressed in these pages, please contact us and we will design a new course for you.

We look forward to seeing you at the National Security College.

Professor Rory Medcalf Head, National Security College

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SPEAKER PROFILE

PROFESSOR THE HON GARETH EVANS AC QC

> Chancellor, Australian National University

> Minister for Foreign Affairs, 1989–1995

> President Emeritus, International Crisis Group

Gareth Evans was a member of the Australian Parliament for 21 years, as a Senator for Victoria from 1978 to 1996, serving as Deputy Leader and then Leader of the Government, and was a member of the House of Representatives from 1996 to 1999, serving as Deputy Leader of the Opposition. He was a Cabinet Minister in the Hawke and Keating Labor Governments in the posts of Attorney General, Minister for Resources and Energy, Minister for Transport and Communications, and Minister for Foreign Affairs.

“The NSC is playing a vital role in

developing the current and next generation of security and strategy

analysts and decision-makers. Practice and policy-oriented, it has

much to offer both graduate students wanting to burnish

their academic credentials, and professionals wanting

to top up their skills with sharply-focused

short courses.”


C O N T E N T S

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE................................................................... 1

WHY COME TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY COLLEGE? ............................................... 4

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ..................................................................... 6

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................. 12

CORE SKILLS SERIES ................................................................................................... 13

ISSUES AND CONCEPTS SERIES ................................................................................ 16

UNDERSTANDING KEY COUNTRIES SERIES .............................................................. 27

OUR PRESENTERS, FACILITATORS AND MENTORS ..................................................30

EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM ......................................... 37

GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................38

COURSE CALENDAR ...................................................................................................39


W H Y C O M E T O T H E N A T I O N A L S E C U R I T Y C O L L E G E ?

The National Security College (NSC) is a unique partnership between the Australian Government and the Australian National University, established specifically to teach and research in the fields of national security and public policy.

Since we were established in 2010, about 2800 participants have joined our courses, building an exceptional alumni network that provides mutual support in professional knowledge and advancement. We continuously evaluate and refresh our courses and they receive high ratings from participants for satisfaction and relevance.

In a changing security landscape, we are introducing offerings around emerging themes such as cyber security, nuclear issues and counter-terrorism. Our popular ‘Understanding Key Countries’ series is constantly expanding. Our flagship courses – refreshed and updated – continue to be executive development programs that encompass a breadth of security and policy issues and skills.

And we offer tailored or ‘bespoke’ courses for individual government departments and agencies, as well as private sector and foreign partners. These include programs designed to build capacity, dialogue or shared analytical problem-solving among multiple countries.

We pride ourselves on highly interactive methodologies. We make extensive use of syndicate groups, panel discussions, hypotheticals and scenarios to test and develop ideas. We also internationalise the experience through videoconferencing with experts and diplomatic missions overseas.

For course participants interested in academic qualifications and the rigour of graduate studies, we are moving towards academic recognition for our short courses. Short courses with us could soon count towards a Masters degree. Many students and alumni under our Master of National Security Policy program are building careers in departments and agencies. Our PhD program is also in a phase of rapid growth.

Beyond our education programs, we encourage departments, agencies, corporate and international partners to make use of our growing ‘policy engagement’ or think-tank capabilities, including through dialogue, analysis and research aimed at understanding plausible security futures and practical policy options.

Our programs draw on leading authorities from around Australia and internationally to ensure that every program involves the highest standard of policy relevant expertise.

The NSC’s pedagogical approach emphasises independence and diversity of views among our presenters. The NSC’s


unique nature as a Commonwealth-ANU partnership allows us to assemble a high level mix of academic expert and policy practitioner perspectives. We challenge participants to broaden their horizons while emphasising the ‘so what?’ for policy.

Our course design and delivery process is built around consultation, ensuring that programs are consistent with national security practitioner expectations and requirements. Participants benefit from our highly professional course administration and logistics and dedicated course management team. Days at the NSC are full, and you can expect to be completely immersed in the learning and networking experience.

Our courses are typically hosted at our secure-rated, custom-built facilities at the Australian National University in Canberra. Additionally we can deliver courses at other organisations’ offices or in third locations, including interstate or internationally.

Reap the benefits of our alumni network Because our courses typically involve a cross-section of the national security community, you will leave with the benefit of multiple perspectives and valuable new personal and professional networks. Through ongoing contact with the College, you can maintain and make the most of those networks as your career advances.

We frequently invite cohorts of our alumni back for exclusive interactions with high level speakers, including heads of departments and agencies, senior international visitors and distinguished experts. Recent examples have included interactions with the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Secretaries from Defence and the Attorney-General’s Department, leading US and UK cyber security experts, the Chief of the French Naval Staff, and senior officials and intelligence visitors from Five Eyes partners. Alumni can also receive preferential invitations to other National Security College events such as policy roundtables, public lectures and conferences.

E X E C U T I V E D E V E L O P M E N T P R O G R A M S

Executive Development programs are comprehensive in scope, designed to provide a grounding across the spectrum of security issues while building enduring personal networks.

These flagship offerings range from a week to four weeks in length. They are often targeted at specific cohorts of national security professionals based on experience and seniority.


E X E C U T I V E D E V E L O P M E N T P R O G R A M S

Executive Development programs are comprehensive in scope, designed to provide a grounding across the spectrum of security issues while building enduring personal networks. These flagship offerings range from a week to four weeks in length. They are often targeted at specific cohorts of national security professionals based on experience and seniority.

These courses aim to enhance participants’ knowledge while improving their ability to operate collaboratively across organisational boundaries to meet whole-of-government and whole-

of-nation policy needs. Sessions include opportunities for frank and trusted interaction with outstanding policy leaders, including on questions of career pathways. To ensure balance and diversity of participation, there are sometimes limits to the numbers of officials an organisation can nominate for each iteration of a course.

Academic recognitionWe are in the process of introducing academic recognition for those who have completed NSC short courses. This will allow for executive course alumni to transfer their prior learning into the Master of National Security Policy program. We anticipate this option being available in 2017 once University approval processes are completed.


Introduction to Australia’s National Security Challenges and Policymaking

17–21 October 2016

6–10 March 2017

This highly interactive one-week program will introduce you to the responsibilities and operation of the national security community and provides a grounding in the wide range of security challenges facing Australia. You’ll explore how different departments and agencies contribute to the whole-of-government effort and gain insights into the impact of national security challenges on your own workplace.

The program stresses the importance of leadership and collaboration across the the community and introduces you to the legislative and governance frameworks underpinning national security.

Designed for early career national security professionals, Commonwealth APS5 and APS6 officers, junior ADF officers, state and territory equivalents, as well as private sector personnel who would benefit from an insiders’ overview of national security. International participants by invitation.

“A fantastic and comprehensive course which covered not only the more ‘traditional’ aspects of national security (alliances, regional stability) but also opened our minds to non-traditional challenges and threats to security.”


National Security Executive Level 1 Development Program

20 February – 3 March 2017

12–23 June 2017

This interactive and practical two-week program will enhance your understanding of the national security community and the range of strategic challenges it faces. It explores these questions, alongside collaborative leadership and the national security policy framework, through facilitated discussion, syndicate workshops, hypothetical exercises and site visits. Additionally, it provides important professional collaborative networks as your career advances.

The program extends to national security community capability and capacity, federal and state responsibilities, and the system that supports policy and crisis decision-making. You’ll have the opportunity to consider the roles and responsibilities of agencies, and to reflect on current and future challenges facing professionals

working on security issues. We aim to provide you with a greater understanding of strategy, planning and implementation in national security policymaking.

Designed for emerging leaders in the national security community, Commonwealth EL1 officers, ADF equivalents, state and territory government equivalents, as well as middle managers from the private sector. A minimum SECRET (NV1) security clearance is required.

“The EL 1 program stands as one of the top two or three professional development experiences of my career. I walked away with a profound respect for my professional colleagues in the APS.”


National Security Executive Level 2 Development Program

15 May – 2 June 2017

This highly interactive and practical three -week program unpacks and analyses the concept of national security and provides in-depth exposure to the full range of issues and challenges facing Australia’s national security. You can expect to form and deepen broad professional networks within the national security community, and engage in a trusted environment with thought leaders and senior practitioners on national security policymaking. There is a high level of access, including typically to current or former heads of departments and agencies.

There are a number of site visits, both within Canberra and in an interstate capital, to expose you to current issues and the practical challenges of national security at the Commonwealth and state level. Syndicate activities and hypothetical exercises rely on collaboration within small groups where participants take key themes and apply them to practical questions of national security policymaking and implementation.

Reality-based scenarios draw on the program content and leverage participants’ experience to examine the practical implications of the present day challenges for national security professionals.

Designed for national security community leaders and managers, Commonwealth EL2 officers, ADF equivalents with command experience, state and territory government equivalents, as well as senior managers from the private sector. A minimum SECRET (NV1) security clearance is required.

“This has been one of the most beneficial training courses I have undertaken in the APS. I will be strongly advocating for my colleagues to attend and have benefited enormously from the opportunity to think about these issues in a strategic context.”


National Security Senior Executive Development Program

31 October – 25 November 2016

The National Security College’s premium program provides exceptional depth of insight across the full spectrum of Australia’s national security challenges and opportunities. It is an immersive four week course that focuses on trusted exchanges of insights with about 100 of Australia’s foremost policy practitioners and experts including serving and former heads of government departments and agencies. You will also engage with private sector leaders and international perspectives, including heads of foreign missions in Canberra.

Key areas of attention include fostering whole-of-government and whole-of-nation responses to contemporary and future security problems with an emphasis on the vital role of leadership. The program will challenge you to identify and address, strategically and collaboratively, the emerging challenges in Australian national security policy. There is in-depth analysis of contemporary events, along with hypothetical scenarios and sensitive case studies.

The program includes both international and interstate visits for high level insights into how other governments manage

security challenges. (In 2016, these will be to New Zealand and Victoria). Participants will form and deepen high level professional contacts. We are confident that you will build trusted networks with other leaders, which the College will help sustain through its alumni program.

Designed for national security community senior executives/leaders, Commonwealth SES Band 1, state and territory government equivalents, as well as executives from the private sector. A minimum SECRET (NV1) security clearance is required.

“The best development program I have attended. Why? The quality of the program, the scope for self development, and the level of situational awareness of Australia’s strategic national security issues is incomparable.”


SPEAKER PROFILE

KATHERINE JONES

> Deputy Secretary, National Security and Emergency Management Group, Attorney-General’s Department

Katherine Jones is responsible for a wide range of matters relating to national security, counter-terrorism, countering violent extremism, crisis coordination, protective security and emergency management. She joined the Attorney-General’s Department in 1999 and has worked in a broad range of areas across the department including international crime cooperation, copyright, administrative law, human rights, native title, legal aid and Indigenous justice.

“The College is an asset to the national security community – bringing together

government and non-government expertise to

enrich our understanding of the national security

environment and to train our leaders”


P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

Professional Development courses are short and precise: they aim to provide participants with information, skills and a more in-depth understanding of specific emerging challenges relating to national security. There are no quotas on the number of participants that organisations can nominate for our professional development courses.

Within the Professional Development stream, several series are available:

The Core Skills series responds to specific professional skills requirements for national security practitioners. These courses are designed for staff at varying career levels.

The Key Issues and Concepts series addresses conceptual frameworks or emerging challenges.

The Understanding Key Countries series is a suite of one and two day courses intended for officials at all levels (and not only country specialists) whose work involves an in-depth engagement with or knowledge of those countries important to Australia’s future.


C O R E S K I L L S S E R I E S

Strategy, Planning and Implementation in National Security Policymaking

Effective responses to current and emerging national security threats, risks and opportunities require clear strategic thinking. Starting with the concept of strategy and approaches to strategic planning, this course looks at Australia’s enduring national interests and their intersection with security challenges. You will gain a better understanding of the strategic environment, the intersection between domestic and international issues, and the changing dimensions and application of national power.

The course covers challenges in formulating strategy and identifying means and ways to achieve the desired ends,

including practical examples. If you are involved in developing and implementing strategic frameworks, you will benefit from the discussion of contemporary issues, risks, evaluation and the political context, with an eye on the future.

Designed for senior managers and leaders responsible for strategic planning, Commonwealth EL2 and SES1 officers, state and territory equivalents, and private sector senior managers/executives.

“A highly relevant and useful course reinforcing the importance of strategic planning and implementation in both the private and public sector contexts.”


Risk Management for National Security Practitioners

17–18 October 2017

Effective management of risk is a core requirement for dealing successfully with the complexities and challenges in Australia’s national security environment. In this course, you will learn about the evolution of risk management concepts and principles in national security and how to support senior leaders with appropriate risk advice.

The course discusses the implications of different perspectives among risk managers within and outside government, and how risk management can support cross-portfolio planning and management. You will leave with a better understanding of how to respond to complexity in national security risk assessment and mitigation.

Designed for national security practitioners and managers from the Commonwealth, states and territory governments, and the private sector.

“This course was extremely valuable, offering insight to the range of national security issues where consideration of

risk is paramount to success.”


The Relationship between Intelligence and Policy in National Security

25–26 October 2016

21–22 March 2017

There is increasing need for enhanced interaction between intelligence providers and policymaking officials in the national security community. For this to be effective, practitioners on both sides must understand the responsibilities, challenges and skills of intelligence providers and policy officials. This practical course identifies the relevant issues facing participants and their organisations.

You will learn about the roles and functions of intelligence and policy, issues of boundary, role ambiguity and confusion, and what constitutes good intelligence in support of decision-making. The course covers the policy and political dimensions of responding to intelligence assessments, and case studies of how the intelligence and policy communities have worked together (or could have collaborated better) to respond to specific issues and incidents. Current and former

practitioners with significant expertise and practical experience in the intelligence and policymaking communities facilitate the discussions.

Designed for Commonwealth officers closely involved in analysis and/or policy development, APS6 – EL2 officers and equivalents. A minimum SECRET (NV1) security clearance is required.

“What this course did for me was to allow me to put my intelligence knowledge into a related but different environment, allowing me to see how intelligence works in influencing policy, and the challenges faced by policymakers even with good intelligence at their disposal.”


I S S U E S A N D C O N C E P T S S E R I E S

Nuclear Policy and Security

This course will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to nuclear policy, an overview of the basics of nuclear science and weapons, the global landscape of capabilities and doctrines, and persistent concerns about proliferation. It covers the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and challenges relating to North Korea and Iran in detail, as well as the recent 2016 Nuclear Security Summit and South Australia’s Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission.

A highlight is a visit to the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and Australia’s advanced nuclear research reactor at Lucas Heights. You will study the evolution of the role of nuclear weapons in security and foreign

policy, Australia’s place in the international nuclear order, and the security dimensions of the debate around peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Designed for professionals, analysts and leaders who may be involved in nuclear policy issues or who would benefit professionally from knowledge in this area.

“A fantastic introduction to nuclear policy, a field rich in history, complexity, and geopolitics with important implications for regional and global security.”


SPEAKER PROFILE

DAVID IRVINE AO

> Visiting Fellow, National Security College

> Chair, Australian Cyber Security Research Institute

> Director-General, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (2009–2014)

> Director-General, Australian Secret Intelligence Service (2003–2009)

David Irvine is the only person to have served as the head both of Australia’s foreign intelligence collection agency and its domestic security agency – positions he held for almost twelve years. Mr Irvine spent 33 years as an Australian diplomat, including as Australia’s High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea (1996–1999) and Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China (2000–2003). He holds an honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of Western Australia and an honorary Doctorate of Science from Edith Cowan University, and has published two books on Indonesian culture.

“As a former practitioner in the national security

and foreign realm, I am pleased to be able to contribute to the work of the National Security

College, which I see as a vital element in research and in training the next

generations of national security leaders.”


Cyber Challenges for the National Security Community

18–19 October 2016

28–29 March 2017

Cyberspace, as the fifth domain of human activity, is a challenging policy area for both government and the private sector, and will present further complexities as it continues to rapidly evolve. This course aims to equip policymakers to navigate the information age revolution by defining the concept of cyberspace, identifying threats and opportunities, and explaining public sector policy and operational responses, including the 2016 Cyber Security Strategy.

This program does not dwell in detail on technical aspects of the cyber environment, rather focusing on the challenges, threats and policy environment. You will learn

about the critical role the private sector plays in the expanding cyber world and about Australia’s approach to international cyber cooperation. Experts in the field will also attempt to provide guidance on future threats and opportunities.

Designed for Commonwealth APS5 to SES1 officers, state and territory equivalents as well as private sector personnel and executives.

“I found the course extremely useful – particularly in gaining greater understanding about the cyber security context and environment we are working in.”


Maritime Security

15–16 November 2016

12–13 April 2017

Australia as an island continent has core maritime interests to protect and critical interests in the international maritime order. This program addresses those interests and the means of protecting and advancing them. It covers the fundamentals of Australia’s domestic priorities, the protection of sovereign rights in our maritime zones and our reliance on the sea for trade and critical infrastructure.

Australia’s maritime security architecture and international legal norms lead into discussion on current issues such as security in the South China Sea, a region where diplomacy and Australian interests intersect with strategic rivalry, competing claims and the freedom of navigation. You will also gain a greater understanding of contemporary transnational security threats such as piracy, terrorism, weapons proliferation, drug trafficking and illegal

fishing. You will also gain insight into some of the practicalities of naval and maritime activity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Designed for professionals, analysts and leaders in the public and private sectors who may be specifically involved in maritime security issues or who would benefit from an understanding of this subject.

“The topics were very interesting and were presented in an effective manner. The presenters were engaging and provided ample time to respond to participant questions.”


SPEAKER PROFILE

STEVE JACKSON OAM, MAICD

> Group Head of Security, Facilitation & Business Resilience, QANTAS

> Chair, International Air Transport Association Security Group

Steve Jackson has Qantas Group wide accountability for aviation security, facilitation strategy and policy, business resilience, business continuity and crisis management strategies, and cyber strategy and governance. He is one of a small number of Crisis Chairs charged with leading, managing and coordinating the Qantas Group’s response to a crisis or emergency situation which threatens its interests, customers or employees.

“The NSC provides a much needed channel as part of Australia’s proactive education and learning in the national security

space. We are particularly impressed with the NSC’s

willingness to embrace opportunities for participants

to challenge traditional frames of reference in relation

to national security issues in a mature and safe learning environment. By exploring

ways in which the Australian private and public sectors can continuously improve

outreach and collaboration, the NSC places itself in a pre-eminent position as a

learning institution.”


An Introduction to Countering Violent Extremism

8–9 February 2017

Find out about the latest research and policy developments related to the difficult policy challenges around countering violent extremism. Hear from speakers drawn from the senior ranks of the public service, academia, the private sector and the community. This highly topical course looks at the roles and responsibilities of government, business and the community in countering violent extremism, as well as the way this challenge intersects with questions of societal resilience and cohesion, multiculturalism, politics and counter-terrorism.

Designed for security practitioners and leaders from organisations involved in or requiring an understanding of countering violent extremism, including the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, police forces and the private sector.

“An intellectually stimulating course with ample opportunity for an exchange of ideas among presenters and participants.”


Counter-terrorism

27–28 April 2017

Terrorism is an enduring threat in Australia and across the world. The imperative of countering terrorism now permeates the policy and operational activities of federal and state governments, law enforcement agencies, business and the community at large. This course focuses on how Australia can most effectively protect itself from terrorism in ways consistent with its democratic system and values of tolerance and openness.

You will receive a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the nature of the terrorist threat in Australia and internationally, as well as the range of policy and operational responses. This will include insight into the roles and responsibilities of Australia’s counter-terrorism agencies and the importance of – and challenges to – partnership among the Commonwealth, states and territories, the private sector, the wider community and foreign governments.

There will be analysis of the business and methods of terrorism, how it is funded, and the impact of the ‘foreign fighters’ problem domestically and in our region. Finally, you will explore the links between counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism, including processes of radicalisation, de-radicalisation and preventing radicalisation.

Designed for staff responsible for developing or leading policy and strategy in this area who would benefit from up-to-date insight into this important subject.

“Very good program. I will recommend to others and will continue to be interested in NSC courses and perhaps further study.”


Climate Change and National Security

6–7 June 2017

Climate change has become a significant policy problem that is exacerbating tensions in areas with existing global instability, increasing the risk and changing the nature of conflict. The consequences of climate change on human systems (politics, commerce, agriculture, civil society) have become an increasing part of the geo-political landscape and have emerged as a core security issue.

This course explores the threat that climate change poses to global security and the implications for environmental and human security. It seeks to identify the potential global, regional and national implications of climate change over the next 20–30 years from an Australian national security

perspective. You will be challenged to consider what can and should be done in the policy context to maintain security in the light of a changing climate. You will explore how climate change can be interpreted as a security challenge and leave with the ability to articulate the nexus between climate change and national security.

Designed for professionals, analysts and leaders in the public and private sectors who may be specifically involved in climate change policy issues or who would benefit from an understanding of this subject.


SPEAKER PROFILE

AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR ANGUS HOUSTON, AK, AFC (RET’D)

> Visiting Fellow, National Security College

> Chief of the Australian Defence Force (2005–2011)

Angus Houston retired as Chief of the Australian Defence Force after 41 years of service in the military in 2011. He was the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to lead Australia’s efforts to help recover, identify and repatriate Australians killed in the Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash and leads the Joint Agency Coordination Centre coordinating the Australian Government’s support for the search into missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. In 2011, he was named the Australian Father of the Year and in 2012, the ACT Australian of the Year.

“The National Security College at the Australian

National University maintains a highly

innovative and relevant program of activities

to educate senior government officials on current national

security issues. I enjoy my participation in these

activities immensely.”


Great Powers in the Indo-Pacific

27–28 June 2017

The idea of the ‘Indo-Pacific’ has rapidly emerged as a dominant concept in Australian security, defence and foreign policy in recent years. There remain questions about what precisely it means for Australia’s interests, policy options, capability choices and selection of preferred international partnerships. This course puts the emerging issue and concept of the Indo-Pacific into a worldview shaped around a dynamic, whole-of-government understanding of Australia’s interests and policy opportunities. It identifies the economic, geopolitical and strategic drivers of this new way of understanding Australia’s region, and the opportunities this offers to policymakers.

The course will expose you to the underlying policy debates behind the Indo-Pacific idea, and what it means for Australia’s defence and diplomatic priorities, as well as key relationships, including with China, India, Japan, Indonesia and the United States. You will engage directly with leading experts and policymakers on the Indo-Pacific concept,

as well as participate in a hypothetical exercise based on plausible policy dilemmas for Australia involving great power competition in the Indian Ocean.

Designed for officials, analysts and leaders in the public and private sectors who would benefit from a deeper understanding of the dynamics shaping the Indo-Pacific and their implications for Australia.

“This course was extremely useful in gaining a basic understanding of the ‘Indo-Pacific’ concept and the key issues and challenges. It was particularly interesting learning about Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific and how promoting the concept and building stronger relationships with Indo-Pacific countries serves Australia’s interests.”


Antarctica

11–12 July 2017

With growing interest from existing and potential claimants, the leadership role Australia has held in Antarctic affairs cannot be taken for granted. Australia has the largest claim of any country – 43 per cent of the frozen continent. But the unique governance, stability and environmental preservation through the Antarctic Treaty regime is under increased strain. Global resource pressure, rising great power competition and the activities and interests of major and emerging powers are becoming more apparent.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Antarctic affairs. It will guide you through Australian leadership in the Antarctic Treaty system, current policy initiatives and future challenges, including illegal and unregulated fishing, regional governance, security dimensions and the motives and activities of other powers.

Designed for professionals and analysts who may be specifically involved in Antarctic issues and maritime security, or who seek a deeper understanding of this subject.

“Thanks for bringing together some leading experts on this important area. Eye opening, interesting and I’d certainly recommend it to others.”


Understanding Key Countries Series

See the course calendar on page 39 for upcoming dates

This popular series focuses on an integrated analysis of strategic, economic, political and societal trends in a number of countries which engage vital Australian interests. It is an ideal way to gain or refresh insights into key countries in the Indo-Pacific and globally.

Looking at challenges and opportunities over the next three to five years, the courses examine the countries’ developing characteristics, including the state of the economy, political and social outlooks, defence priorities and aspirations, technical innovation, internal security challenges, strategic objectives, and implications for Australian interests.

You will take a ‘deep dive’ through a series of interactive presentations, syndicate and hypothetical sessions. The list of countries and regions covered in this course continues to expand:

United States of America: US economy, politics and society; challenges around the next US Administration; evolution and future of the Australia-US alliance; US defence and security policies and capabilities; the US as a power in Asia and globally.

China: Pathways for the Chinese economy, polity and society; drivers of Chinese strategic and foreign policy; geo-economics in Chinese external policy; China’s regional and global relations including with the US, Japan, ASEAN and Australia; China’s security capabilities and influence; opportunities and challenges for Australian policy.

Indonesia: Indonesian politics, society and economy; Indonesian external policy including in the context of maritime security, transnational issues and ASEAN; Indonesia’s domestic security challenges including terrorism; security and defence capabilities and policy directions; prospects for Australia-Indonesia relations.

Japan: Japanese politics, society and economy; Japanese defence and security policy, including defence normalisation and strategic directions; Japan’s relations with other powers including China and the United States; prospects for the Australia-Japan relationship.

“NSC does the best short courses in Canberra. The Understanding China program was fascinating and full of insight. Highly recommended.”


India: Indian politics, society and economy; prospects for growth and change; drivers of Indian external policy including in the Indian Ocean; India’s regional and global relationships, including with China, Pakistan and the United States; security challenges, including terrorism; prospects for Australia-India relations.

Russia: Russian politics, society and economy; drivers of Russian strategic and defence policy; Russian security objectives, capabilities and influence; challenges for Europe, Asia and Australia.

Korean Peninsula: Geopolitics and economics of the two Koreas; the military balance on the Korean Peninsula; inside North Korea, including the nuclear program; the interests of China, Japan, Russia, the United States and Australia in relation to the Korean Peninsula; hypothetical crisis scenario.

Papua New Guinea: Challenges for governance and stability; economic directions including implications of resources projects; domestic politics and security; interests and role of external powers; the future of the Bougainville question.

Designed for professionals, analysts and leaders in the public and private sectors whose work requires a detailed or in-depth understanding of the underlying issues, current developments and trends affecting a particular country, and who would benefit from a deeper understanding of the country being examined and its relations with Australia. For more information on the specific country programs we encourage you to refer to the NSC website at www.nsc.edu.au.

“The combination of very dynamic and well-informed speakers with interactive elements that allowed us to analyse and apply what we had learned during the day made the course both really engaging and really rewarding.”


B E S P O K E C O U R S E S : D E S I G N I N G A N E W P R O G R A M F O R Y O U R O R G A N I S A T I O N

We can customise our existing courses or work with you to develop new programs that meet your organisation’s needs. Our track record in this area includes:

> tailored graduate training programs, such as for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence

> analytical workshops on complex policy issues

> futures scenario workshops

> international study groups or fellowships

> diplomatic capacity-building programs for officials from multiple regional countries to build shared understandings of security perspectives and challenges.

Our bespoke programs can be delivered at a classified or unclassified level either in-house at your organisation, at the NSC, or at other locations in Australia or overseas.


O U R P R E S E N T E R S , F A C I L I T A T O R S A N D M E N T O R S

The National Security College has the advantage of an exceptional network of presenters, facilitators and mentors, including leading experts from around Australia, experienced senior officials from across the national security space, and distinguished international speakers.

We are able to draw from a register of more than 400 individuals who have presented at our courses, including serving and former agency and department heads, eminent scholars, think-tank analysts, commentators, community voices and industry figures. Here is a small selection:

National Security College staff

Professor Roger BradburyResearch Leader Cyberspace Program, National Security College, ANU

Dr David BrewsterSenior Research Fellow National Security College, ANU

Associate Professor Michael ClarkeAssociate Professor & Graduate Convenor National Security College, ANU


Professor Anne-Marie Grisogono

Visiting Fellow National Security College, ANU

Adjunct Professor Faculty of Science and Engineering, Flinders University

Professor Allan Gyngell AO

Visiting Fellow National Security College

Former Director-General Office of National Assessments

Former Executive Director Lowy Institute for International Policy

Dr Adam Henschke

Lecturer in National Security National Security College, ANU

Dr Jennifer Hunt


Dr Miles Jakeman

Visiting Fellow National Security College

Managing Director, The Citadel Group Ltd

Professor Michael L’Estrange AO

Professor of National Security Policy National Security College, ANU

Former Secretary Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Dr Tim Legrand


Lyndon McCauley

Lecturer National Security College, ANU


Professor Rory Medcalf

Head National Security College, ANU

Nonresident Senior Fellow The Brookings Institution

Nonresident Fellow Lowy Institute for International Policy

Associate Professor Sarah Percy


Deputy Director Graduate Centre for Governance and International Affairs, University of Queensland

Michelle Price

Senior Adviser Cyber Security National Security College, ANU

Dr Roger Shanahan


Research Fellow Lowy Institute for International Affairs

Associate Professor Matthew Sussex

Academic Director National Security College, ANU

Dr Sue Thompson


Marina Tsirbas

Senior Executive Adviser (Policy Engagement) National Security College, ANU

Dr Stephanie Williams

Lecturer National Security College, ANU


Contributing presenters

Professor Greg Barton

Chair In Global Islamic Politics Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University

Co-leader Australian Intervention Support Hub

James Batley PSM

Distinguished Policy Fellow State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Program, ANU

Allan Behm

Director Knowledge Pond Pty Ltd

CEO PTSD-Australia New Zealand

Professor Nick Bisley

Executive Director La Trobe Asia

Professor of International Relations La Trobe University

Professor Roderic BroadhurstProfessor of Criminology Research School of Social Sciences, ANU

Adjunct Associate Professor James BrownResearch Director United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

Aaron L Connelly

Research Fellow East Asia Program, Lowy Institute for International Policy

Robert Cotton

Visiting Fellow and Senior Academic Facilitator Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU

Former Australian Head of Mission to Sri Lanka, Malaysia, New Zealand and Fiji


Campbell Darby DSC AM

Independent Consultant K2S Consulting

Former Director General Emergency Management Australia

Professor Peter Drysdale AO

Emeritus Professor of Economics Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU

Head East Asian Bureau of Economic Research and the South Asia Bureau of Economic Research

Professor Alan Dupont

CEO Cognoscenti Group

Adjunct Professor of International Security University of NSW

Rebecca Fabrizi

Associate Director Australian Centre on China in the World, ANU

Rachael Falk

Consultant Cyber Security

Alumna National Security College, ANU

Associate Professor Greg Fealy

Head, Department of Political and Social Change, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, ANU

Professor Gordon Flake

CEO Perth USAsia Centre

Ali Gillies

Consultant International Development


Rear Admiral James Goldrick AO CSC (Retired)

Former Commander Multinational Maritime Interception Force in the Persian Gulf; Australian Defence Force Academy; Border Protection Command; Australian Defence College

Adjunct Professor ANU and UNSW at ADFA

Professor Raghbendra Jha

Professor and Head Arndt-Corden Department of Economics, ANU

Executive Director Australia South Asia Research Centre, ANU

Murray Maclean AO

Chair Australia-Japan Foundation

Former Ambassador to Japan

Dr Greta Nabbs-Keller

Manager UQ International Development

Adjunct Lecturer School of Political Science and International Studies, University of Queensland

Annmaree O’Keeffe AM

Research associate Development Policy Centre, ANU

Non-resident Fellow Lowy Institute for International Affairs

Ruth Pearce

Former Australian Head of Mission to the Solomon Islands, Russia, Philippines and Poland

Board Director American Field Service Australia


Distinguished Professor Amin Saikal AM FASSA

Director Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, ANU

Public Policy Fellow ANU

Richard Smith AO PSM

Former Secretary Department of Defence

Former Ambassador to China and Indonesia

Dr Tim Soutphommasane

Race Discrimination Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission

Associate Professor Brendan Taylor

Head Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Coral Bell School of Asia-Pacific Affairs, ANU

Professor Ramesh Thakur

Director Centre for Nuclear Non-Proliferation & Disarmament, ANU

Former Assistant Secretary-General United Nations

Mark Thirlwell

Chief Economist Austrade

Professor Michael Wesley

Director Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, ANU

Julian A Yates

Director Now to Next Pty Ltd

Former First Assistant Secretary Departments of Transport and Regional Services, Regional Australia and Attorney-General’s


E X E C U T I V E A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T T E A M

Our courses are prepared, facilitated, administered and evaluated by a highly professional team including seconded officials from a range of Australian Government organisations and permanent staff of the Australian National University. They work to design and develop courses with colleagues from other parts of the College, including the Head of College, academic staff, Visiting Fellows, and our teams responsible for strategy and development as well as policy engagement. Our programs are enriched by the diversity of expertise and experience in house and within our wider networks.

Chris White

Director, Executive and Professional Development

Sari Sutton

Manager, Course Development and Delivery

Brett MacDonald

Manager, Course Development and Delivery


G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

Register, nominate or find out more:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +61 2 6125 6484

If you have any questions about our courses, or ideas for new courses, please do not hesitate to contact our course team.

Venue

Our courses are typically hosted at our security-rated, custom-built facilities:

National Security College Boardroom Level 3, GJ Yeend Wing Crawford Building #132A 1 Lennox Crossing The Australian National University Canberra ACT 2601

We can also deliver courses at other locations, including interstate or internationally.

Catering

All courses are fully catered using premium local providers. Please inform us of your dietary preferences in advance.

Fees, discounts and volume purchases

We strive to keep our course rates competitive. If you would like to make a volume purchase, the NSC is open to negotiation and can sometimes offer discount vouchers for use during a defined period.

Terms and conditions

The information provided in this publication was correct at the time of printing, but is subject to change. For up-to-date information about payment, nomination and cancellation policies, as well as the latest course updates, please consult our website.

www.nsc.anu.edu.au


C O U R S E C A L E N D A R T O M A Y 2 0 1 7

2016 Courses Dates Partner Rate (GST excl.)*

Open Rate (GST excl.)

National Security Introduction Program 17–21 Oct $3,200 $3,800

Cyber Challenges 18–19 Oct $2,050 $2,500

Intelligence and Policy 22–23 Oct $2,050 $2,500

National Security SES Program 31 Oct – 25 Nov $27,000 $32,000

Maritime Security 16–17 Nov $2,050 $2,500

Understanding USA 30 Nov – 1 Dec $2,110 $2,550

2017 Courses Dates Partner Rate (GST excl.)*

Open Rate (GST excl.)

Countering Violent Extremism 8–9 Feb $2,110 $2,550

National Security EL1 Program 20 Feb – 3 Mar $11,100 $13,390

National Security Introduction Program 6–10 Mar $3,200 $3,900

Understanding China 15–16 Mar $2,110 $2,550

Intelligence and Policy 21–22 Mar $2,110 $2,550

Cyber Challenges 28–29 Mar $2,110 $2,550

Understanding Indonesia 3–4 Apr $2,110 $2,550

Maritime Security 12–13 Apr $2,110 $2,550

Counter-terrorism 27–28 Apr $2,110 $2,550

* The NSC Partner Rate is available to Commonwealth Participating Agencies and NSC Partners. Please contact us for information about becoming an NSC Partner.


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SPEAKER PROFILE

PROFESSOR JANETTE LINDESAY

> Deputy Director, Fenner School of Environment and Society, ANU

> Deputy Director, ANU Climate Change Institute

> Professor of Climatology, ANU

Professor Lindesay’s research focuses on climate change science in relation to adaptation, seasonal climate forecasting, and the nature of climate variability, extremes and their impacts. She has been studying El Niño and other long-term drivers of our climate for several decades. Professor Lindesay is a national award-winning educator and leading climate science communicator who has designed international postgraduate courses in climate change and sustainability with the United Nations University in Tokyo, and is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Tokyo.

“These courses are designed to change the way people think

about the future – I see that change happening

every time I interact with a group of participants.

They draw the links between key issues like

energy, population, health and climate change, in the context of future security

in its broadest sense; that’s transformative.”


For more information contact the Executive and Professional Development team:

National Security College GJ Yeend Wing (Crawford Building #132a) 1 Lennox Crossing The Australian National University Acton ACT 2601 Australia

T +61 2 6125 6484 E [email protected] W nsc.anu.edu.au

@NSC_ANU

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