The National Security Podcast

Nov 20 2024 240 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.
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Trust and leadership in intelligence and national security: Women in National Security

Nov 20 2024 58 mins  
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 discussion, hosted by Meg Tapia at the 2024 Women in National Security LIVE, features Kerri Hartland, Heather Smith,

George Brandis on how politics and national security intersect

Nov 13 2024 36 mins  
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 policymaking process?In this episode, George Brandis – Australia's former Attorney-General and High Commissioner to the United kingdom – jo

In conversation with Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart

Nov 06 2024 52 mins  
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 Medcalf discuss the changing nature of warfare, and how the Australian Army is positioned to succeed in facing future challenges. Lieutena

Killer robots and unpredictability: the new face of weapons regulation

Oct 30 2024 37 mins  
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 literacy influence perceptions of weapons systems?In this episode, Zena Assaad and Lauren Sanders join Danielle Ireland-Piper to discuss weapons

Beyond the ballot: misinformation, trust and truth in elections

Oct 23 2024 47 mins  
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 threats like misinformation and foreign interference? Why is absolute independence important for the Australian and UK electoral commissi

The politics of migration, refugees and national security

Oct 16 2024 51 mins  
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 discourse on migration and distract from other security threats? In this episode, Alan Gamlen, Kate Ogg, and Dorota Gozdecka join Danielle

The impact of climate change on national security

Oct 09 2024 58 mins  
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 effort to address climate change?In this episode, Tom Middendorp, Chris Barrie, Cheryl Durrant, and Sophie Lewis join Danielle Ireland-Piper to e

The new oil: critical minerals, rare earths, and the clean energy transition

Oct 02 2024 46 mins  
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 resource supply chains and vulnerabilities?  With China currently dominating the rare earths value chain, how can Australia protect

Quad Leaders’ Summit: setting it up for success in "phase 3"

Sep 25 2024 49 mins  
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 benefit from pursuing a foundational treaty, agreement, or common branding, or is it better served by retaining its current, flexible a

Fostering ethical leadership: why compassion matters in public service

Sep 18 2024 54 mins  
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 foster ethical leadership and accountability while balancing political pressures and systemic challenges?  In this episode,