Daniel Baldino

Associate Professor Daniel Baldino is a Senior Lecturer and Discipline Head of Politics and International Relations at the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle. He holds dual affiliations with the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (WA convener) and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of the Indian Ocean Region and Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism.

His academic journey includes visiting scholar roles at the East-West Center (Hawaii, 2009), Canadian Centre of Intelligence and Security Studies (2015), and Library of Congress (2000). He has also contributed to education initiatives in Fiji.

• PhD: Politics (University of South Australia, 2004)
• Master's: Political Science
• Bachelor's: Political Science & Philosophy

Research focuses on Australian foreign/defence/security policy, intelligence studies, counter-terrorism, and Indo-Pacific geopolitics. His work bridges academic analysis with policy relevance, addressing topics like intelligence-sharing dilemmas, dark network disruption, and grand strategic narratives.

Recent publications explore Australia's foreign policy challenges, Indo-Pacific strategic dynamics, and sovereign citizen movements. His 2014 Oxford University Press co-edited book won the Australian Institute of International Affairs' top award.

Awards include recognition for advancing understanding of Australian foreign policy controversies. Professional affiliations span the American Political Science Association and Australasian Political Studies Association.

Teaching specializations include terrorism studies, critical security frameworks, and strategic diplomacy. He regularly engages with media on national security issues, contributing expert analysis to outlets like The Conversation and Lowy Interpreter.