The security threats confronting Australia remain
formidable and are continually evolving.
Our world is becoming ever more complex, more
uncertain and, as a result of globalisation, more
‘connected’ than at any other time in history.
The 2020 edition of ASPI’s Counterterrorism yearbook
considers three emerging themes that are matters of
concern in the current security environment—namely,
the demise of the Islamic State (IS) ‘caliphate’ and
what that means globally and regionally for Australia,
the increased threat from right-wing extremism,
and the role of technology in propagating violent
extremist ideologies …