Dr John Coyne is the Director of National Security Programs at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). He leads a portfolio of research centres focused on strengthening Australia’s national security, resilience, and sovereign capability.

John oversees the Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre (NASPC), which addresses Northern Australia’s role in defence, infrastructure, and economic security. He also leads ASPI’s Strategic Policing and Law Enforcement Program, delivering cutting-edge research on serious organised crime, border security, and policing innovation.

Under his leadership, ASPI’s National Security Programs shape national conversations on critical minerals, supply chain resilience, cybersecurity, biosecurity, and technology adoption in national security.

John works closely with Australian government agencies, international partners, and industry leaders to develop pragmatic policy solutions that enhance Australia’s security posture in a contested global environment. His programs bridge strategic foresight and operational reality, ensuring ASPI’s work remains at the forefront of security innovation and strategic policy development.