James Tennant IDP: Financial Warfare and National Security: Integrating Economic Measures into Defence Strategies

Start year: 2025

Summary: This project is for setting up an part-time IDP PhD student, employee of the company. James will do an IDP PhD. In an era marked by globalisation and technological advancement, economic instruments have become pivotal in shaping international relations and national security strategies. This research aims to explore the integration of financial warfare into national Defence mechanisms, examining how economic tools can complement traditional military approaches to enhance national security and defence effects. By analysing historical cases and contemporary practices, the study seeks to develop a comprehensive framework for incorporating financial measures into Defence strategies. Utilising a mixed-methods approach, including case studies, expert interviews, and quantitative analysis, the research will provide insights into the effectiveness of financial warfare and offer policy recommendations for its strategic implementation. The anticipated outcomes include a deeper understanding of the interplay between the world of finance and defence, contributing to both academic discourse and practical policy development.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.