2020 Perry Group Papers

While ‘grey-zone’ has gained wide usage, it lacks an agreed definition, is used in a variety of ways to justify different kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities. Is ‘grey-zone’ a helpful term, or is it just another fad term that results in military and national security professionals abrogating their required learning about war as a phenomenon?

New technologies provide options for the protection of Australia that we have not had before. What might this mean in particular for a long range strike capability? In particular, in the context of the 21st century, what does "long range", "strike" and "strategic" actually mean and what are the range of options we might have for a 21st century deterrent built around long-range strategic strike?

What are the medium and long-range implications for Australia as a result of the US-China strategic competition, and what are our options?

In the post COVID world, what are the possible scenarios for a post-COVID-19 global order and what effects may that have on Australian strategic policy?