The National Security Podcast

Apr 09 2025 255 ep. 46 mins 2.5k
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Expert analysis, insights and opinion on the national security challenges facing Australia and the Indo-Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Aid, development, and Australia’s national security: why it matters now more than ever

Apr 09 2025 48 mins  
What impact will cuts to foreign aid have on security in Southeast Asia and the Pacific? Why is international development essential to Australia’s diplomacy and security outlook? Do the recent Trump tariffs and withdrawal of aid demand a more active role for Australia and other middle powers? In this episode Melissa Conley Tyler and Mira Sulistiyanto join David And

How global shocks, supply chains, and innovation impact food security

Apr 02 2025 40 mins  
What are the biggest contemporary threats to food security? How do global shocks affect supply chains? How will the Trump tariffs impact Australian and global food security? How can Australian research help bolster food security in other regions?  In this episode, Alison Bentley and Dirk van der Kley join David Andrews to share insights into the current state of food

China's naval activity off Australia: coercion or common practice?

Mar 26 2025 49 mins  
Was China's live fire exercise off Australia's coast permissible under international law? What might have been the rationale behind this exercise? Does this fit into a bigger pattern of Chinese maritime coercion, or was it a standalone incident? What are the strategic implications for Australia of China's growing blue water naval capabilities? How should Australia respond?  In

Russia, the US, and the (uncertain) future of “the West”

Mar 19 2025 49 mins  
What parallels can be drawn between Russia’s democratic decline and challenges facing the US and other Western democracies?  What are the prospects for genuine peace after Putin's invasion of Ukraine?  With the US’ shifting priorities, how does Europe’s response to Russian aggression inform Australia’s own security outlook?  In this episode, Peter Tesch

Security in transition: Trump’s America, alliances, and global stability

Mar 12 2025 43 mins  
How is the shift in foreign policy under Donald Trump reshaping US alliances, and what does this mean for global security? To what extent is the US still a force for global stability? Could the new direction in US foreign policy under Donald Trump succeed in pulling Russia away from its partnership with China? In this episode, Beth Sanner joins Rory Medcalf to explore the Trump adm

Who decides? Courts, citizenship, and national security

Mar 05 2025 43 mins  
How does the exercise of judicial power shape national security law and policymaking in Australia? What legal safeguards exist to balance civil liberties and national security? Why do the principles of citizenship matter in Australia’s legal system and national security decisions? In this episode, Rebecca Ananian-Welsh and Sangeetha Pillai join Danielle Ireland-Piper to explore t

Contest for the High North: Greenland and Arctic security

Feb 26 2025 46 mins  
Why is everyone suddenly talking about Greenland? How will Arctic security be impacted by rising great power competition? How have US neighbours and allies responded?  In this episode, Iselin Németh Winther and Heather Exner-Pirot join David Andrews to explore the evolving significance of Arctic security, the uncertainties for Greenland under Donald Trump, and the potential i

BRICS and the global order: shifting tides or a club of convenience?

Feb 19 2025 46 mins  
Is BRICS primarily a challenge to Western-led institutions, or does it serve a broader purpose in global governance? How effective has BRICS been at pursuing its objectives? Does BRICS membership provide newer states with greater strategic influence through engagement with major economies like China, India, and Russia?  In this episode, Flavia Zimmermann and Fit

Africa: Australia’s Indo-Pacific “blind spot”

Feb 12 2025 47 mins  
How should Australia strengthen engagement with Africa?How do perceptions of Africa influence Australia’s approach to bilateral and regional partnerships, and what opportunities might we be overlooking?How do African nations view China? And how does China shape the dynamics of African geopolitics? In this episode, Babatunde Obamamoye, Matthew Neuhaus and Lisa Filipetto join

The power of fiction and storytelling in understanding national security

Feb 05 2025 42 mins  
How can fiction and storytelling effectively engage the public with the complex challenges of national security?How does storytelling bridge gaps in historical narratives and deepen our understanding of contemporary conflicts?How can fiction help project future scenarios and explore potential outcomes? In this episode, Misha Zelinsky and Mick Ryan join David Andrews to explore