Dr John Coyne is Director of the National Security Program at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), where he leads research on national security strategy, critical minerals and supply chains, border security, economic resilience and Northern Australia policy. With more than 25 years of experience in intelligence, policing and strategic analysis, he is recognised for bridging operational expertise with national policy priorities.

John has authored numerous reports and commentary on strategic competition, supply chain security, transnational crime and national resilience. He leads major initiatives across the National Security Program, including convening the Darwin Dialogue, a high-level forum focused on critical mineral supply chains, and overseeing projects that connect government, industry and academia to deliver practical policy outcomes.

His work has helped elevate the importance of critical minerals in national policy discussions, including contributing to momentum behind the Australian Government’s decision to establish a strategic reserve for future national security planning.