Research Themes

Explore more about the School of Humanities and Social Sciences' research groups below. 

Future Operations

The Future Operations Research Group seeks to understand and analyse the operational environment, and the threats, risks and opportunities that military forces will face, in the 2030-2050 timeframe.

Conflict and Society

‘Conflict’ expresses an interest in war and peace, and the shades and nuances of it, in social, political and military dimensions, including societal discord more broadly. ‘Society’ encompasses culture (in all senses) and both the military culture and its relationships to civil societies.

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Maritime Security

The Maritime Security Research Group draws together scholars interested in security within the maritime domain across disciplinary boundaries.

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Environment and Governance

The Environment and Governance Research Group brings together leading international researchers in environmental politics, law and policy, biodiversity, climate security, food systems, and environmental ethics. 

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International Ethics

‘International Ethics’ brings together International Relations (IR), Political Theory and Moral Philosophy to address ethical questions in international politics. 

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Asia Pacific Development and Security

The Asia Pacific Development and Security Research Group draws experts working on current significant socio- political changes affecting the Asia Pacific Region.

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