Professor Dr. Ben Schreer

Biography

Professor Ben Schreer is the Head of the Department of Security Studies at Macquarie University, specializing in security studies focused on the Asia-Pacific region. He provides expert advice to national and international media on various topics related to security and geopolitical trends. Professor Schreer is an associate fellow with the Asia-Pacific programme at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London and holds a position on the editorial board of the Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism. As a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Japan Institute of International Affairs in Tokyo, he has a robust background in Defence Strategy, having previously served as a Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and held academic roles at the Australian National University. His research is wide-ranging, covering areas such as Asia-Pacific geopolitics, Taiwan’s defence policy, and NATO’s strategic interests in the region. He is actively involved in supervising PhD and Master of Research students, guiding them in research topics aligned with his expertise.

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