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We're all better off if ASPI has time to think

By Andrew Blyth
August 27 2021 - 5:25am
ASPI was created under the Howard government in an attempt to stimulate debate about defence and security. Picture: Getty Images
ASPI was created under the Howard government in an attempt to stimulate debate about defence and security. Picture: Getty Images

This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the first council meeting of the government-funded think tank, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). Established by the Howard government, ASPI was declared an independent strategic policy institute and an alternative source of advice to the Department of Defence. Over the past 20 years, ASPI has championed a range of security causes and its work has had a major impact on national policy.

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