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‘I have concepts of a plan’: what to expect from Trump 2.0
How does the United States' presidential transition process work, and how does it compare to the Australian electoral system? How might the election of Donald Trump impact US foreign and security policies? How can Australia best engage with
Trust and leadership in intelligence and national security: Women in National Security
How does our strategic environment inform leadership in intelligence and national security? How do partnerships assist intel collection in an increasingly complex world? What are the foundations of trust in a leader? This episode is a panel
George Brandis on how politics and national security intersect
What is the relationship between national security and politics? How does national security policymaking differ from other areas of public policy? And how might the decline of major parties in Australia impact the national security policyma
In conversation with Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart
What is the role of the Army in an era shaped by strategic competition? How is the Army adapting for wars of the future? Why is it important to build trust between the Army and Australian society? In this episode, Simon Stuart joins Rory Me
Killer robots and unpredictability: the new face of weapons regulation
How will automated systems and artificial intelligence change the nature of weaponry? What ethical issues are at play when we discuss lethal autonomous weapons? Can weapons be programmed to follow the laws of armed conflict? How does public
Beyond the ballot: misinformation, trust and truth in elections
How do electoral commissions balance public trust with the growing role of technology (like Artificial Intelligence) in electoral processes? Can AI be a democratic tool? How are the electoral commissions in Australia and UK dealing with thr
The politics of migration, refugees and national security
How do negative portrayals of migrants and refugees impact social cohesion within a society? What is "crimmigration," and what are the issues with using criminal law frameworks in immigration contexts? Do political incentives shape the disc
The impact of climate change on national security
Collective mobilisation is needed for an adequate response to climate change. How do we get there? How does climate change affect militaries? What role can technology play in mitigating the risks? What challenges does federalism pose in the
The new oil: critical minerals, rare earths, and the clean energy transition
What is the significance of rare earths and critical minerals for Australia and its partners? How does Australia’s conception of critical minerals differ from its partners? How do critical minerals lists reflect how those states view resour
Quad Leaders’ Summit: setting it up for success in "phase 3"
What are the key takeaways from the 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit? The Quad has helped its members to align and coordinate key policies, but what more needs to be done to improve its ability to deliver on major initiatives? Would the Quad benef
Fostering ethical leadership: why compassion matters in public service
How can public policy better reflect the humanity and vulnerability of citizens? How can government leaders remain mindful of individuals within broader systems, and how does this approach improve public policy outcomes? How can governments
The AUKUS officials, part 3: Damian Parmenter, UK Director General AUKUS
What is the central logic of AUKUS from a UK perspective? How does AUKUS contribute to European security? How does AUKUS fit into UK defence interests and strategies in the Indo-Pacific? In this episode, Damian Parmenter joins Rory Medcalf
Transformative and resilient: reflections from the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum
Considering new contributions to the Pacific Resilience Fund, is the global community doing enough to support Pacific Island countries? How has the Falepili Union between Australia and Tuvalu been received more broadly across the region? Wi
Going for gold: sport, statecraft, and security
What is sports diplomacy and why is it important to Australia’s foreign policy? What is the rationale behind the PNG-Australia rugby league deal? How are sporting events being weaponised to undermine social cohesion or reflect geopolitical
The ultimate high ground: Australia’s role in the space domain
What makes the space domain critical to Australia’s defence and security? What is our constellation of defence partners in space? What assets does Australia bring to these relationships? What are the challenges and opportunities in the spac
India’s evolving place in the world under a third Modi government
What can we expect from Indian foreign and security policy under a third Modi government? How does the India-Russia relationship impact India’s foreign policy and cooperation with Western partners? How can India manage its strategic ambitio
Alliances and security agreements in Europe and the Indo-Pacific
How have alliances and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific evolved in recent years? What trends can be identified? How does the current security environment compare to previous eras of alliance formation? What lessons can we draw? Are
Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 2: Tanya Monro, Chief Defence Scientist
What are the priorities of the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and how have they evolved to reflect our strategic environment? What is the importance of and strategic reasoning for AUKUS Pillar Two? What misconceptions exist abo
Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 1: Hugh Jeffrey, Deputy Secretary SP&I
What is Australia’s concept of ‘National Defence’ and where does AUKUS fit into it? What misconceptions exist about AUKUS Pillar One? What progress has been made to realise the potential of AUKUS Pillar Two? In this episode, Hugh Jeffrey jo
Like-minded lessons: why Australia should be watching Europe's approach to China closely
How is ‘stabilisation’ of the Australia-China relationship being viewed in Brussels, and other European capitals? How could Australia and Europe better work together to limit China’s global influence? And what lessons can Canberra learn fro
The future of Australian elections and Australian democracy
Why is the resilience of Australia’s democracy critical to our freedom and privilege? What challenges does social media pose to the functioning of our democracy? How do tears in our social fabric exacerbate anti-democratic behaviour? In thi
Terrorism and extremism: a present and evolving threat
Is terrorism becoming a more prevalent threat in Western societies, or are we getting better at identifying potential terrorists and extremists? How are terrorist and extremist groups taking advantage of a new, more connected world to furth
Economic security: shocks, preparedness and resilience
What are the dynamics behind the sudden raft of economic security challenges Australia is confronting? What policy and institution settings need to be redesigned for the new world we find ourselves in? How can Australia look to diversify it
Social licence for national security: what’s the mandate?
What is social licence a licence for? What are the public signing up to? How do other nations restructure the national security discussion to involve people, rather than just informing them? As a diverse and multicultural nation, how can we
Chinese strategy and statecraft: coercion and competition in the Indo-Pacific
What are the objectives of China’s foreign and security policies under Xi Jinping? What is the role of Australia and other middle powers in responding to Chinese actions in the Indo-Pacific? Are the United States’ China policies set to chan
Safeguarding the present and future of democracy
Is the decline of democracy being overblown? How has social media reshaped democracy, for better and for worse? How can the next generation of leaders sustain and strengthen democracy? In this episode, George Brandis, Tom Rogers, Atul Sharm
Future direction of the AUKUS agreement: what role for Japan and others?
What is the likelihood of the AUKUS partnership expanding to include Japan, Korea, Canada, and New Zealand? How would this impact the strategic objectives of AUKUS? Should AUKUS be formally separated, and the partners instead manage nuclear
It wouldn’t happen in Australia: can the centre hold?
How does distrust in democratic institutions and political leaders affect social cohesion in Australia? Is the rise of authoritarianism within democracies a symptom of broader systemic problems? How can democratic institutions in Australia
The monitor's lens: the Secrecy Review and insights from the INSLM
What is the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor? How does it differ from other oversight bodies? And what are the legal and policy issues we are grappling with that have prompted a Secrecy Review? In this episode, Jake Blight
Indo-Pacific statecraft: deterrence and diplomacy
Note: This episode was recorded during NSC’s Securing our Future conference on 9 April 2024. How can deterrence and diplomacy be integrated to preserve peace, stability, and the conditions for prosperity in the Indo Pacific? Is development
