About us
Our Vision
Our Approach
Our Vision
The Australian Centre for International Studies (ACIS) envisions a globally engaged, inclusive academic space that advances understanding of international affairs. We support rigorous, accessible scholarship that informs public discourse, shapes policy thinking, and elevates emerging voices across various disciplines and regions.
Our Focus
Our Approach
Our Vision
The ACIS focuses on publishing high-quality, cross-disciplinary research that engages critically with global challenges. We welcome contributions from political science, law, history, development and cultural studies — prioritising work that fosters understanding across borders, disciplines and viewpoints, with practical relevance and intellectual merit.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
We are committed to academic independence, collaboration, and equity. Through open-access publication, supportive editorial processes, and international outreach, the ACIS empowers scholars at all stages. We enable wide participation, ensuring that impactful research reaches scholarly audiences and beyond.
Our Work
The ACIS publishes research, commentary and analysis that illuminate international affairs from diverse disciplinary perspectives. We support scholars through editorial guidance, promote critical engagement, and curate accessible content that bridges academia and public discourse. Our work fosters informed debate on complex global issues.
Our Partnerships
We collaborate with people at universities, research centres and policy institutes to expand the reach and relevance of our work. The ACIS values partnerships that foster interdisciplinary dialogue, support emerging scholars and connect academic research with practitioners and communities engaged in shaping global affairs.
Our Impacts
The ACIS amplifies scholarly voices and shapes international understanding through open-access research that reaches global audiences. By nurturing early-career academics, promoting inclusive dialogue and supporting policy-relevant insights, we contribute to academic advancement and informed responses to contemporary global challenges.