Strategy International

Mr Allan Behm Allan has extensive experience in dealing with defence and security policy and counter-terrorism coordination issues at senior levels of the Australian Public Service and in industry. Currently Managing Director of Knowledge Pond Pty Ltd, Allan contributes strongly in fields such as policy development, management systems and processes, and the handling of security challenges in the Asia-Pacific.

Professor Leszek Buszynski is currently Professor of International Relations at the International University of Japan and was formerly Dean of the Graduate School of International Relations and Director of the International University of Japan Research Institute. Leszek has deep expertise in Northeast Asian security issues and an outstanding track-record as a researcher and educator in these and related fields.

Dr John Edwards is the Chief Economist for HSBC Australia. John contributes great depth of expertise on current and anticipated developments in both the international and Australian economies and their broader implications.

Rear Admiral Simon Harrington AM (Ret’d) Following a distinguished and broad-ranging career with the Royal Australian Navy, Simon contributes deep expertise on maritime assessment, policy and planning issues.