Peter LEAHY

Peter LEAHY is a Professor and foundation Director of the National Security Institute at the University of Canberra. He previously served as Lieutenant General and Chief of Army in Australia for 6 years, overseeing significant modernization and expansion of military capabilities during global deployments. His expertise spans national security, defense strategy, and public policy.

• Military Leadership (1971-2008)
• Academic Leadership (2008-present)
• Board Member: Codan Limited, Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited, Defence South Australia Advisory Board, Australian Industry Defence Network (ACT Branch), Kokoda Foundation

Research Interests: His academic work focuses on national security frameworks, political participation in conflict zones, and refugee integration. He has contributed to studies on Syrian women's political consciousness and regional stability dynamics in the Middle East.

Recent Research Output: His 2018 abstract on Political Participation explores agency and representation for Syrian refugee women in Jordan, analyzing intersections between public sphere engagement and transitional justice.