The purpose of this Kokoda study has been to assess how best to deliver a submarine capable of meeting a unique requirement for range, endurance and stealth, able to operate over the vast distances inherent in Australia’s strategic geography and to exploit the depth that it affords.

The Summer 2011 edition of Security Challenges contains up-to-date articles on two issues of major importance for internatinal security in recent months: The Responsibility to Protect concept after the Libya Intervention, and political change and reform in Myanmar.

Vesselin Popovski; Ramesh Thakur; Michael Smith, Jeni Whalan and Peter Thomson; Hugh Breakey and Angus Francis; and Charles Sampford all examine the relationship between the two related concepts of Responsibility to Protect, and the Protection of Civilians in wartime, in light of recent developments in Libya and elsewhere.

John Blaxland and Christopher Roberts argue that the time for Western engagement with Myanmar has now come.

For links to the abstracts of the articles in this edition, see the Security Challenges website. Hard copies can be ordered here and electronic copies are available to members of the Kokoda Foundation in the members-only section of this website.

AMB Kim Beazley and AMB Richard Armitage

 Wednesday 25 January 2012
3.15 for 3.30 - 5pm
Embassy of Australia, Washington



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The U.S. and Australian relationship is currently as strong as it has ever been.  Last year marked the celebration of 60 years of the ANZUS treaty and the announcement of the basing of U.S. troops in Australia for the first time since World War II. According to the U.S. and Australian Governments, the relationship is exceptionally strong due to shared democratic values, similarities in culture and historical background and genuine affinity and affection.  But what is the reality and depth of the relationship? What have been the historical differences and points of tension and what are possible future ones? This interactive discussion will examine the history of the Australia/ U.S. relationship, what the alliance really means to each nation, its enduring and non-enduring features, and future tensions or issues that may challenge it.

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The Executive Business Breakfast (EBB) series is a Kokoda Foundation initiative to provide career development and networking opportunities to individuals at the 'middle management' or the EL1/EL2 level within the National Security community who are looking to advance into senior management. EBB’s are run  through out the year and keynote speakers are drawn from senior national and international security leaders.

Limited to 20 invited guests, these breakfasts offer an opportunity to participate in a confidential and open discussion with a senior keynote speaker on career development within the Australian Defence Force and the National Security community more generally.  Speakers will provide a brief snapshot of their own successful careers but more importantly will highlight some of the strategies that enabled them to progress through to senior management.

Attendance at EBBs is by invitation only.  Invitees are selected from our Professional Development and Training  Program,  from organisational nominations and from our EBB register. If you would like to register your interest to attend you can do so online here.

Chairman’s Circle – a special level of Kokoda Membership

Register for Chairman's Circle here

More information on all membership levels and online registration is available here.