War in 2026 is very different to conflicts of even 20 years ago.  As we have seen in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, not only are the weapons new (drones and lost cost offensive tools) but the physical and non physical information space is now a critical target. 

Matthew Sussex is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific and in Strategic Studies at the Centre for Future Defence and National Security, Deakin University.

He is a leading expert on strategic policy, with a particular focus on Australian defence policy, Chinese strategic policy, Russian strategic policy, and grey zone/information operations. He has held multiple roles at a range of national and international organisations, including the Australian Defence College and Centre for Defence Research.

He frequently consults with Australian strategic policy agencies, and he is a regular media commentator, both locally and overseas. In 2023 he was nominated for a Walkley Award for his analysis of Australian strategic policy debates and the war in Ukraine

Matthew’s topic, “Information warfare in a post-truth world”. Is of immediate interest, particularly as we face off against threats from Iranian  Chinese and Russian forces who probe our defences and seek to destabilise our democracy.

Join us for an intriguing discussion of these issues on September 1st