Geopolitical security

Geopolitical security

Monash Life | Challenges of the age

Mechanisms for international security are eroding worldwide as political conflict and digital disruption escalate and trust erodes. Explore how our Monash and alumni community are strengthening geopolitical security in challenging and complex global environments.
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Pacific pressure

The world’s superpower tectonic plates are shifting, as China becomes increasingly proactive and the US is finding ways to push back. From trade to security, the Pacific region is often the arena for these face-offs, so what does this mean for the region?

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Halting modern slavery in the 21st century

We call it modern slavery, but there’s nothing modern about it. How to stop it? Monash is leading the revolution.

Escaping the Taliban

Parisa Sekandari was at Herat University in West Afghanistan when her country fell to the Taliban in August 2021, turning her world upside down.

Refugee spirit fires a future of hope

Afghan asylum seeker Mariam Mohammad Rahim raises thousands of dollars for other students experiencing disadvantage while also pursuing a future in medicine.

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Creating a global movement for the public good

Manjula Lee has developed a breakthrough monitoring tool that helps governments and corporations support sustainable development programs.

The culture challenge that changed a life

As the coronavirus crisis plays out, some see a chance to connect a divided world.

Breaking the modern slavery supply chain

Drawing on her financial expertise, Kimberley Cole seeks to ruin the economics of the modern slave trade.

Tackling global issue through prestigious scholarships

Monash's most recent cohort of Fulbright, Rhodes and Schwarzman scholars tell us what they’re passionate about, and how they hope to make positive changes through the international opportunities these scholarships provide.

Power for good

Monash law graduate Nicole Iseppi is an influential figure in global energy infrastructure, working to empower societies through a low-carbon future.

An eye for the big picture

From his office high above the New York business district, Paul Sheard closely scrutinises the global economy. And he’s never seen anything like what’s unfolding now.

Grappling with the China paradox

After honing her language skills on the streets of Nanjing, Helen Sawczak is now immersed in building Australia’s ties with China.

Corporate governance and modern slavery

For Monash alumna Geraldine Johns-Putra, using the law to tackle modern slavery in supply chains represents the key to meaningful corporate action on human rights.

Daughter of a nation delivers the world

Journalist Yalda Hakim started life as a refugee. Today, she uses her global platform to expose the plight of the world’s most at-risk people.