As outlined in our constitution, ASPI’s objective is to function as a strategic policy research centre, independent of government, providing policy-relevant research and analysis to better inform government decisions and public understanding of strategic and defence issues.

Four specific purposes are included in ASPI’s constitution and reflected in our corporate plan:

  Conducting and publishing research on issues related to Australia’s strategic and defence policy choices

  Preparing policy inputs on strategic and defence issues to government, as requested by government, subject to funding

  Conducting a program of activities to increase understanding of strategic and defence policy issues among Australians, and to encourage the development of expertise in topics relevant to Australia’s strategic and defence policy choices

  Promoting international understanding of Australia’s strategic and defence policy perspectives.