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Transnational Actors
The Transnational Actors project focuses on the role that non-state forces play in shaping primarily (though not exclusively) security variables internationally and domestically within societies. Terrorism and the security impacts of infectious disease are the dominant strands of project research. The project is multidisciplinary in its methodological approach, employing traditional social science case study approaches, as well as systems and network analysis.
Due to the departure of individual team members in 2009 (Wesley, Misra, Ayson, Illidge), the achievements of the project in 2010 were limited. Project team members published their research in 2010 in various outlets, and the highlight was the publication by Melbourne University Press of Dr Halim Rane’s sole authored book Islam and Contemporary Civilisation: Evolving Ideas, Transforming Relations.
Dr Frank Smith’s research on surveillance and infectious disease appeared in the journal Global Health Governance and was showcased in various national and international conference presentations, including a presentation at the prestigious International Studies Association conference.
As part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) project on “Australia’s Nuclear Choices”, Professor O’Neil was a lead moderator at a workshop in Sydney in November examining the contemporary challenges attached to safeguarding Australian uranium exports. Professor O’Neil also provided expert commentary to various radio outlets throughout 2010 on nuclear security and the threat from non-state entities to states’ nuclear arsenals.
In December, Professor O’Neil was formalised by the ARC as Project Chief Investigator to replace former Chief Investigator Professor Michael Wesley.
Professor Andrew O’Neil (Chief Investigator)
Dr Frank Smith (Research Fellow)
Dr Halim Rane (Research Associate)
