Security & Defence PLuS

Is #China enhancing coercive actions against #Taiwan? Prof Alessio Patalano says that Chinese coast guard warnings to foreign ships near Taiwan “de facto deny Taiwan its voice as an active entity in international maritime activities.” 🔗bit.ly/44zKAcl

@joyuwang @SeaLightFound “This is a natural step in the strangulation by denial inherent to Chinese coercive actions against Taiwan,” said @alessionaval at @KingsCollegeLon. “It de facto denies Taiwan its voice as an active entity in international maritime activities.” wsj.com/world/asia/chi…

Kicked off @SecDefencePLuS's Emerging Voices Series this morning. This conference brings together leaders from three global universities — @ASU, @KingsCollegeLon, and @UNSW. With the rules-based order under pressure, we must be clear: strong alliances and collective security have never been more important.

Security & Defence PLuS Seed Grants 2026–Stage 1 \ Applications are now open for Stage 1 Seed Grants, supporting early-stage, defence-relevant research across the PLuS Alliance: @ASU, @KingsCollegeLon & UNSW. ➡️ Access the guidelines & application form. …curityanddefenceplus.plusalliance.org/2026-seed-gran…

From semiconductor supply chains to election security, great power rivalry to energy resilience, the S&D+ Seed Grant projects span the full spectrum of today’s most urgent security & defence challenges. Our 📹 series brings you inside each collaboration. …curityanddefenceplus.plusalliance.org/inside-the-202…

How do small & middle powers navigate an increasingly uncertain world shaped by great power rivalry? With an S&D+ seed grant, academics from @KingsCollegeLon, @ASU & UNSW are exploring how states can mitigate risks & avoid being drawn into confrontation. youtu.be/EKLwMy27rbc

Good morning Twitter. And happy Saturday! There’s been inevitable buzz over the last 24hrs for the new US NSS. This thread is NOT about that. Rather, it is about why and how - in the fragmented world of the new US NSS- what others do matters. A 🧵: gov.uk/government/spe…

King’s experts took part in two major @SecDefencePLuS events in Washington, DC, joining senior policymakers and military leaders to examine the most pressing global security challenges. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/48eQAde 📺 Watch the recording: bit.ly/47RgUZz

Join @freeman_air for an insightful discussion exploring current deterrence & escalation dynamics and how this relates to new domains. Speakers include: Prof Sir Lawrence Freedman, Prof Christopher Kinsey and Prof Wyn Bowen 📅20 Nov | 🕰️18:00 ➡️ ow.ly/67BH50XnORL

Amid discussions on technology, alliances, and global threats, a clear thread ran through the 2025 Future Security Forum: the enduring importance of human thought and character. See our highlights from the Forum, hosted by @NewAmerica, @ASU and S&D+. …curityanddefenceplus.plusalliance.org/future-securit…

We’re one week away from the Future Security Forum & excited to announce two new speakers: @SenMarkKelly & @AmbRizSaeed, @PakinUSA. They'll appear alongside an exceptional line-up of global leaders & security experts, see the full list & register now. newamerica.org/conference/fut…

We’re teaming up w/ @ASU & @SecDefencePLuS for the 11th annual Future Security Forum, where global experts tackle big questions in defense + technology + policy. Featured speakers incl. General Stanley McChrystal, Amb. James Roscoe & Beth Sanner. Register: go.newamerica.org/fsf2025-1

What does it take to lead in an evolving defence & security landscape? The MBAX (Security & Defence) is tailored for experienced professionals in the #defence sector seeking a flexible, online program. World-class business education ➕ specialist courses unsw.edu.au/study/postgrad…

🗣️New series: S&D+ Indo-Pacific Insights What’s next for #AUKUS? In part 1, our Executive Director, Dr Ian Langford, breaks down three fundamental challenges for Australia, the US, & the UK. Follow our #IndoPacificInsights series & sign up for more: mailchi.mp/0e82a12db7e1/s…

“Western Australia is ideally placed to anchor the nation’s most important new industry: data.” Writing for the @westaustralian, Dr Ian Langford, Executive Director at @SecDefencePLuS, argues that Perth could become Australia’s secure digital gateway. thewest.com.au/opinion/ian-la…

Prof @alessionaval, Research Lead for S&D+, @warstudies, told @BBCNews Verify it would be “naive” to think hostile powers aren’t mapping UK subsea cables, warning they could “create pressure or hold countries like the UK at ransom.” #post" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3w5…

On 1st October, @KingsCollegeLon will host the three @PLuSalliance Vice-Chancellors: Prof @michaelcrow (@ASU), Prof Attila Brungs (@UNSW) & Prof Shitij Kapur (King's) for a panel discussion and Q&A at its first ever Festival of Online Education. Register: kcl.ac.uk/events/kings-f…

In the latest @DTRmag, S&D+ Executive Director Dr Ian Langford argues that Australia’s future joint force “will live or die on systems integration.” He highlights three near-term programs as critical tests: Air 6500, Land 8113 Phase 2, & Land 156’s SIP. …curityanddefenceplus.plusalliance.org/integrate-or-d…

The US's absence from #PacificFutureForum has sparked concern among experts. Prof @alessionaval called it “remarkable” that the US missed “the opportunity to be on stage alongside #NATO and East Asian allies to discuss the value of ever-closer ties.” ➡️bit.ly/45VKnAz

How will the collision between Chinese vessels near #ScarboroughShoal affect tensions with the Philippines? “This was highly unprofessional and dangerous,” says Prof @alessionaval, adding the manoeuvre showed “no seamanship-like behaviour to speak of.” ⬇️bit.ly/46Tx8mi