Spy vs Spy: The New Age of Espionage; Australian Foreign Affairs 9

'As its strength has increased, it has become clear that China has it own preferred set of rules. And that is as true in espionage as it is in geopolitics.' -Andrew Davies

The ninth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs explores the threat facing Australia as changes in technology enable malign actors to target individuals, officials, business and infrastructure - challenges that have only sharpened due to COVID-19.

Spy vs Spy examines how Australian agencies can defend against this attempt to not only steal secrets but also disrupt the workings of government and society.

• Penny Wong argues for a foreign policy shift to confront a fast-changing Asia-Pacific
• Andrew Davies sweeps Australian intelligence history to show how technology has transformed state-on-state espionage
• Danielle Cave probes how data and technology have shaped espionage in a time of crisis and beyond
• Kim McGrath reveals Australia's intelligence failures in Timor and asks whether we owe more to our neighbours
• Anne-Marie Brady uncovers the covert influence and activities of China's network of spy agencies
• Susan Harris Rimmer challenges Australia to shape the agenda of multilateral institutions

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