Monash GPS Releases Its 2024–25 Biennial Report Showcasing Transformative Global Impact
Monash Global Peace and Security (GPS) is proud to announce the release of its Biennial Report 2024–25, marking an significant period of transformation, global engagement, and research impact. The report captures how, in just two years, Monash GPS has grown from five members into a dynamic and internationally recognised community of more than 115 Members, Fellows, Affiliates, and PhD researchers, advancing work across every major peace and security challenge of our time.
The Biennial Report highlights the Centre’s remarkable expansion in scale, scope, and ambition. Membership has increased by 2200%, representing scholars and practitioners from across Australia, Europe, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. This growth reflects a deepened commitment to interdisciplinarity and global collaboration, supported by the establishment of a strengthened governance structure, including the establishment of anInternational Advisory Board. Monash GPS now stands as a central hub within Monash University and an influential voice in international peace and security discourse.
Across 2024–25, members led 30+ research projects, delivered 20+ high-profile events, fostered 20+ global partnerships, and collectively produced over 100 publications, including journal articles, reports, policy briefs, books, and media contributions. These outputs reflect the Centre’s commitment to feminist, community-led, and globally responsive research on issues such as women, peace and security; disinformation and emerging technologies; displacement and integration; climate-related security risks; and innovative peacebuilding practices. Flagship initiatives include research on supporting uniformed personnel with caring responsibilities to advance women’s meaningful participation in UN peace operations (funded by Global Affairs Canada as part of the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations) with partners National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN, Indonesia), Council for Strategic and Defence Research (CSDR, India), Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) and the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) and several international consultants. Other flagship initiatives include collaborations with the Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC) of the Australian Government; Women Peace Makers (WPM) Cambodia; the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC); and several international organisations engaged in peacebuilding (UN Research Institute for Social Development, UN Women, UN Department of Peace Operations, KAIPTC, International Peace Institute, Saferworld, Swisspeace), universities (Warwick, Sydney, UQ, RMIT, Monash) and DFAT advocating for increased support for peacebuilders with caring responsibilities.
The report also captures the Centre’s expanding communications and outreach footprint. GPS events drew participants from more than 60 countries, including global military leaders, UN agencies, civil society groups, and academic partners. Re-energised social media channels, a redesigned website, and a growing newsletter audience have amplified the visibility of member research and strengthened engagement with global networks.
GPS scholars have been regularly featured in international media and their work informed policy debates, including recent UN reports.
Importantly, the Biennial Report celebrates individual and collective achievements across the network. Awards such as the AIPEN Richard Higgott Prize (awarded to Dr Elliot Dolan-Evans) and national recognition through the ASRC Telethon Hero (awarded to Parisa Sekanderi) highlight the Centre’s commitment not only to rigorous research but to ethical leadership, community partnership, and public impact. These accomplishments reflect the strength of a community that spans disciplines, regions, and professional backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to building more peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.
Looking ahead, the report outlines strategic priorities for 2025–27, centred on climate–security, digital threats, displacement, and the future of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. As global crises continue to intensify and intersect, Monash GPS is positioned to deepen its leadership in shaping research, policy, and practice that respond to the evolving landscape of international peace and security.
The Biennial Report 2024–25 is now available for download. We invite our partners, students, collaborators, and the wider peace and security community to explore the achievements of the past two years and join us in advancing work that protects lives, rights, and communities worldwide.