Blue Security

The Blue Security Program engages with and facilitates high quality research on issues of critical maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Blue Security Consortium

Bringing together leading regional experts in politics, international law and strategic studies, Blue Security focuses on three key pillars of maritime security: order, law and power.

Blue Security is a collaboration between La Trobe Asia, Griffith Asia Institute (GAI), University of New South Wales Canberra (ADFA), University of Western Australia’s Defence and Security Institute (DSI), United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue (AP4D). It produces working papers, commentaries, and scholarly publications related to maritime security for audiences across the Indo-Pacific.

Blue Security receives funding support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia.

We had a very informative discussion, sharing views on maritime security and much more, with the Institute for Defence International Relations this morning in Hanoi. – Prof. Ian Hall, Griffith University

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ASEAN must engage over maritime security

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Blue Security Publications

Blue Security publishes high quality research on issues of critical maritime security from researchers across the Indo-Pacific.

Blue Security Maritime Network

The Maritime Network produces innovative maritime research for publication and programs.

Blue Security Programs

Blue Security hosts a range of dialogues, research workshops, and public events to advance the conversation around Indo-Pacific maritime security issues.

Blue Security Fellowships

The Blue Security Fellowships support early career researchers with a focus on maritime security in Southeast Asia, promoting diverse voices and facilitating new research.