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Anastasia Kalloniati's PIF Report compares terrorism conceptions in Australia and Canada from 1968 to 2000. While terrorism is often associated with post-9/11 events, Kalloniati highlights its historical significance predating these attacks. She explores how both countries perceived and responded to terrorism during this period, revealing similarities in identifying terror threats but differences in responses influenced by cultural history, geopolitics, and national security cultures. This comparative analysis emphasizes the role of historical counterterrorism in shaping current security frameworks and highlights the ongoing challenge posed by terrorism. Kalloniati's work underscores the importance of studying historical terrorism for understanding contemporary security issues.

About the Author

Anastasia Kalloniati is a Policy Officer within the Australian Government with experience in the Indo-Pacific region and crisis management. She previously published research on transnational maritime crime with the Royal Australian Navy’s Sea Power Centre, served as a Head Crisis Writer for the Australian Crisis Simulation Summit and held positions at Asia Pacific Week and the ANU ASEAN Society. Anastasia holds Bachelor's degrees in International Security Studies and Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the Australian National University, where she earned First Class Honours and was the recipient of the University Medal and Chancellor's Award for her thesis on the comparative historical analysis of terrorism in Australia and Canada.