Greta Nabbs-Keller

Dr Greta Nabbs-Keller is an academic and researcher at the University of Queensland (UQ), currently serving as Interim Program Director of the Australian Program Office for Advanced Hypersonics (APOAH). She holds a PhD in International Relations from Griffith University (2014) and has extensive expertise in Southeast Asian security, Indonesia's foreign policy, and cyber security governance. Her research bridges domestic and international policy challenges, particularly focusing on Indonesia's strategic positioning in the Indo-Pacific region. Key areas of focus include China-Indonesia relations, ASEAN centrality, and Australia-Indonesia bilateral dynamics. Dr Nabbs-Keller has published widely in prestigious journals such as the Australian Journal of Defence and Strategic Studies and Security Challenges, alongside policy reports and media commentary through platforms like the Lowy Institute and the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

Her work emphasizes the interplay between domestic political developments and international security frameworks, with recent projects addressing cyber security policy futures in the Indo-Pacific and gender dimensions of radicalization. She has contributed to high-level strategic dialogues, including presentations at the Australian Defence Force Academy and ANU National Security College. Notable outputs include a 2021 report on cyber governance and a 2020 submission to Australia's DFAT on technology engagement strategy. Dr Nabbs-Keller’s research also extends to defense cooperation mechanisms, counter-terrorism strategies, and the evolving role of social media in Southeast Asian politics.

She actively engages with both academic and policy communities, delivering seminar papers at institutions like the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and hosting interdisciplinary discussions on strategic futures. Her career reflects a commitment to translating scholarly insights into actionable policy recommendations, particularly in areas of regional stability and Indo-Pacific order.