Samuel Murison is reading for a DPhil in Anthropology at the University of Oxford. He holds a master’s degree from King’s College, London, where he graduated with Distinction and was ranked first in his class. He also received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Adelaide, where he was awarded the Jefferis Memorial Medal and Professor Sir William Mitchell Prize for distinction in philosophy. He will use his World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship to complete his DPhil at Oxford. His thesis explores how Australia is preparing for geostrategic futures in the Indo-Pacific, focussing specifically on the role of wargames and scenario planning expertise. Samuel is passionate about public service and currently serves as Principal Adviser to the Leader of the Opposition in South Australia. Previously, he advised the Minister for Education in South Australia and two senators in the Australian Senate. In the future, Samuel aspires to a leadership role in Australian government.