Bec Strating

[#SCSC17 #UiU] SESSION 1: “A Reality of (Un)Stable Sea”, moderated by H.E. Amb. Dang Dinh Quy, Former Vietnamese Foreign Deputy Minister, starts NOW. Our speakers: Dr. @becstrating @latrobeasia, Dr. Yinan Bao, Commodore @jaytaryela, Mr. @GordianKnotRay & Dr. @HaiDo80 (#DAV)

Come to the Melbourne launch of "Putin’s Russia and Southeast Asia" by @IanJStorey in conversation with @becstrating. NOV 25, 5:30PM (@latrobe City Campus) REGISTER: events.humanitix.com/putin-s-asia-s…

A worthy finalist for sure - good luck Jen!

Honoured to be selected as a finalist in the ADM Women in Defence Awards, alongside an incredible group of women from @DefenceAust, industry, & academia. Most women and men I know in Defence are driven by a sense of purpose, of one to contribute to something greater than yourself. Leaving Defence can make it hard to find that same meaning elsewhere, but I’ve been fortunate to continue advocating for how Australia thinks about its national interests and evolving threats. It’s a privilege to contribute through media and academia to help inform public debate on the challenges we face in what may well be historic times. @NSC_ANU @UNSWCanberra

@MikeBosack Hope you enjoy our great city Mike!

Day one fun, down under. Highly recommend #Shop225 if you're in #Melbourne looking for great pizza with a wonderful staff and fun vibe!

📣 JOB alert 📣 The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at @latrobe is hiring for a fixed-term, full-time 3 year Research Fellow in Global Security position, focused on maritime security. Please email asia@latrobe.edu.au with any inquiries careers.pageuppeople.com/mob/533/caw/en…

National Security News | July 2025 🌏 Publication on conflict prevention by @Rory_Medcalf @le2huong @becstrating 🔎 Launch of review of the definition of a ‘terrorist act’ 👤 Upcoming program on the future of intelligence 💡 Expert opinions ...& more.⤵️ mailchi.mp/anu/nsc-nation…

We discussed future of "resist China" messaging, Taiwan's inability to hedge, DPP's anti-nuclear stance, @ElbridgeColby's demand for Australia & Japan to aid Taiwan, @le2huong, @Rory_Medcalf & @becstrating's report & reassurance, and the end of @VOANews pacificpolarity.substack.com/p/william-yang…

Some thoughts - which of course do not mean the programme will be smooth sailing. Still important development here: @SeanAndrews65 @Rory_Medcalf @SecDefencePLuS @DefenceProf @DrTLeeBrown @redunley @becstrating

New podcast 🎙️ What challenges are faced in trying to prevent conflict in the Indo-Pacific? @becstrating, @le2huong @CollinSLKoh join @Rory_Medcalf to discuss the role #ASEAN, #Australia and others must play in avoiding conflict in the region. Listen⤵️ tinyurl.com/4jjefvat

Join La Trobe Asia for as we mark the first six months of President Trump’s second term in a special event with @NickBisley @theidlethinker @danielflitton @lupitawijaya and @becstrating. Register here: events.humanitix.com/asia-disrupted…

The AUKUS review poses a fundamental challenge to the U.S.-Australia relationship, and Australian foreign policy generally. Three books consider the future of the alliance itself. foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/18/aus…

Today in Kuala Lumpur ⁦⁦@SenatorWong⁩ gave a speech on the urgency of preventing conflict in our region. She quoted a new paper I have authored with ⁦@le2huong⁩ and @becstrating with an agenda for Australian conflict-prevention diplomacy nsc.anu.edu.au/content-centre…

🧭 “If #conflict prevention only becomes a priority when military escalation is plainly imminent, then it will be too late.” In a new report, @Rory_Medcalf, @le2huong and @BecStrating, highlight why proactive diplomacy is essential in today’s volatile strategic environment. The report was cited by Foreign Minister @SenatorWong in her speech today in Kuala Lumpur. Professor Medcalf and Dr Le Thu joined Thomas Daniel for a discussion on the publication’s key themes. Read it now👇 tinyurl.com/ysj4y2mh

Great start to OCIS!

Rhetorical entrapment around the RBIO just can't be escaped with Israel support @becstrating The rules-based order as rhetorical entrapment: Comparing maritime dispute resolution in the Indo-Pacific 1 Jan 2023Contemporary Security Policy44(3):372-409 (scholars.latrobe.edu.au/bstrating/publ…)

Shaping a peaceful, stable and prosperous region requires new ideas and inclusive engagement. Inspiring discussion with Prof @becstrating, one of 🇦🇺's @ASEAN Regional Forum Experts, & @INAASEANJkt on the crucial role of ASEAN.

In the latest #NatSecPod🎙️ What more can the government do to strengthen #Australia’s🇦🇺 national security through improved #preparedness and #resilience? @DavidMAndrews, @WillLeben2 & @becstrating @latrobeasia join Sally Bulkeley to explore the steps that can be taken to increase national security literacy. Listen⤵️ tinyurl.com/bdp8sf3z

You know it

How about "we will determine our levels of Defence spending according to our own assessment of threats and need"