Dr Malcolm Davis of Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)

Abstract: This presentation begins by considering where Australia is heading in space, in terms of both the commercial and civil sector, as well as the role of the space domain for defence and national security. In terms of the latter it then examines how space is contested as an operational domain, with growing challenges from adversary counterspace threats, and how Australia will likely respond to this challenge, both independently, and as part of the 'five eyes' group'. It considers how our commercial space sector will play a role in supporting Australia's defence needs, and then concludes with a broader examination of where Australia is placed in an emerging era of space competition between major powers, and in the 'new Space' / Space 2.0 context.

Biography:

Dr. Malcolm Davis joined ASPI as a Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy and Capability in January 2016. Prior to this he was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in China-Western Relations with the Faculty of Society and Design at Bond University from March 2012 to January 2016, and he currently retains an Honorary Assistant Professor position in the Faculty. He has worked with the Department of Defence, both in Navy Headquarters in the Strategy and Force Structure area, and with Strategic Policy Division in the Strategic Policy Guidance and Strategic External Relations and Education sections from November 2007 to March 2012. Prior to this appointment he was a Lecturer in Defence Studies with Kings College London at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, in Shrivenham, UK, from June 2000 to October 2007. He holds a PhD in Strategic Studies from the University of Hull as well as two master's degrees in strategic studies, including from the Australian National University's Strategic and Defence Studies Centre. His main research focus is on defence strategy and capability development, military technology, and the future of warfare.