What does ASPI mean in INSTITUTES

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) is an independent, non-partisan think tank that provides research and analysis on defense, security, and strategic issues to the government and broader public. ASPI works with a diverse range of stakeholders to identify challenges, inform policy decisions and shape debates across Australia’s foreign and defence policy community.

ASPI undertakes research in a wide range of areas, including security relations in the Indo-Pacific region; strategic trends such as technology and geopolitics; defence reform; peacekeeping operations; counter-terrorism; countering violent extremism; science and innovation for defence; cyber security; maritime security; and defence economics.

ASPI publishes reports in an open access format so they can be accessed by anyone interested in learning more about our work. Reports are published on our website as well as through third-party sites such as Apple Books, Amazon Kindle Store, Google Play Books, Scribd, Kobo Store, EBSCOhost eBook Collection and ProQuest Ebook Central.

ASPI is funded by a range of sources including Australian Government departments and agencies, international organisations such as NATO and US Department of Defense, universities and other think tanks. Additionally we receive donations from philanthropic trusts or foundations as well as corporate partners from the private sector.

No, we do not provide any consulting services but our knowledge base can be accessed via our website which contains over 2000 publications on strategic policy matters across a wide range of issues affecting Australia. Our media team can also provide in depth analysis on topics that are relevant to current affairs upon request.

As an independent research organisation all of our funds must come from voluntary donors rather than government or industry partners. This allows us to maintain our independence when conducting analysis or publishing materials without influence from external sources who may have vested interests in particular outcomes. We adhere strictly to our code of ethics which outlines how we shall act ethically while conducting research or publishing material.

Yes! We host events throughout the year which bring together academics, policymakers and stakeholders from various sectors across Australia's strategic policy community for discussion around important strategic topics facing the country today. The events aim to build understanding between all parties while providing insights into how different perspectives impact decision making processes at both national level and abroad.