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An ocean of opportunities: why Australia should prioritise the Indian Ocean Region
15 februari 2024 · 46 min
What is the strategic significance of the Indian Ocean to Australia? Lees meer
What challenges and opportunities does the region present for Australia and its partners?
And how much can Australia realistically achieve in such a vast region?
In this episode, Darshana Baruah, David Brewster and Shafqat Munir join Rory Medcalf to discuss the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean to Australia and the region.
Darshana Baruah is a Fellow with the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace where she directs the Indian Ocean Initiative.
David Brewster is a Senior Research Fellow at the ANU National Security College (NSC) and focuses on security in India and the Indian Ocean region, and Indo-Pacific maritime affairs.
Shafqat Munir is a Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Bangladesh Centre for Terrorism Research at the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of NSC. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, Intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
Securing our Future – national security conference, 9–10 April, 2024: secure your tickets
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS): find out more
Foreign Policy White Paper (2017): find out more
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Election watch 2024: what makes Indonesian democracy unique?
8 februari 2024 · 41 min
As Indonesian head to the polls on 14 February, what’s important to know about the nation’s conception of democracy and its political ecosystem? Lees meer
Who are the key candidates in the presidential election — what do they represent?
And what could be the implications of a change of government for security and diplomacy in the region?
In this episode, Natalie Sambhi and Gary Quinlan join Rory Medcalf to discuss the upcoming Indonesian elections, and how the outcome might impact bilateral ties with Australia and security in the region.
Dr Natalie Sambhi is a Senior Policy Fellow with Asia Society Australia and the Founder and Executive Director of Verve Research. Her research focuses on Indonesian military affairs, Indonesian defence policy and Southeast Asian security.
Gary Quinlan AO is a former diplomat and public servant who served as Australia’s Ambassador to Indonesia, High Commissioner to Singapore and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, Intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
Securing our Future – national security conference, 9–10 April, 2024: secure your tickets
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Australia’s role in regional cyber resilience
1 februari 2024 · 37 min
What is the nexus between domestic and regional cyber security? Lees meer
How does Australia help regional neighbours manage and respond to cyber threats?
And how will shield six of the Australian government’s new cyber strategy change the domestic cyber agenda?
In this episode, the Hon Tim Watts MP and Brendan Dowling join Olivia Shen to discuss Australia’s path towards becoming a world leader in cyber security by 2030, and its capacity-building role in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Hon Tim Watts MP is the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, and is the Federal Member for Gellibrand.
Brendan Dowling is Australia’s Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology.
Olivia Shen is a Director at the ANU National Security College on secondment from the Department of Home Affairs.
Show notes:
Securing our Future – national security conference, 9-10 April, 2024: secure your tickets
Australian Cyber Security Strategy (2023-2030).
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How the role of OSINT will change in a landscape of data abundance
25 januari 2024 · 53 min
What is open-source intelligence (OSINT)? Lees meer
How does big data influence our understanding of “good” intelligence?
And does Australia need a dedicated OSINT agency in the National Intelligence Community?
In this episode, Dr Miah Hammond-Errey and Ben Scott join Olivia Shen to discuss the increasing importance of open-source intelligence and big data in intelligence analysis, and the evolution required from intelligence agencies to keep up.
Dr Miah Hammond-Errey is the Director of the Emerging Technology Program at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.
Ben Scott is a Senior Advisor at the ANU National Security College, and has over 25 years of experience in diplomacy, intelligence and think tanks, including stints at the Lowy Institute and the Office of National Intelligence.
Olivia Shen is a Director at NSC on secondment from the Department of Home Affairs.
Show notes:
Securing our Future – national security conference, 9-10 April, 2024: secure your tickets
‘Adapting Australian intelligence to the information age,’
Big Data, Emerging Technologies and Intelligence: National Security Disrupted,
Decoding good intelligence,
Submission to the 2024 Independent Intelligence Review
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Why Indo-Pacific maritime security matters
18 januari 2024 · 47 min
What is the significance of the Indian Ocean in Indo-Pacific security? Lees meer
Is it useful to distinguish between traditional and non-traditional maritime threats?
And how might the AUKUS agreement reshape maritime security in the region?
In this episode, Frédéric Grare and Justin Burke join Jennifer Parker to tackle the maritime challenges facing Australia and the region.
Dr Frédéric Grare is a Senior Research Fellow at the ANU National Security College (NSC) in an expert program sponsored by the government of France.
Justin Burke is a Senior Policy Advisor at NSC and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Centre for Maritime Strategy and Security at the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University.
Jennifer Parker is an Expert Associate at NSC and an Adjunct Fellow in Naval Studies at UNSW Canberra.
Show notes:
Securing our Future – a national security conference: secure your tickets
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): find out more
IUU Fishing: find out more
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Why big tech is now in the geopolitical driver’s seat
11 januari 2024 · 47 min
Technological innovation is now one of the most consequential realms of geopolitical contestation. And in the era of big tech, the private sector has assumed power that once resided with governments. In response, we’ve seen a reassertion of industry policy, with governments trying to re-establish control. Lees meer
What happens to Australia’s national security when private companies, such as TikTok, are in the geopolitical driver’s seat?
And how can policymakers keep up with this ever-changing industry?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Bec Shrimpton from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, joins Katherine Mansted in conversation to explore the rapidly changing landscape of big tech.
Bec Shrimpton is the Director, Defence Strategy and National Security at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
Katherine Mansted is a Senior Fellow at the ANU National Security College, and the Executive Director, Cyber Intelligence at CyberCX
Show notes:
National Intelligence Community and National Security College Scholarship for Women: find out more
This episode was first published on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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The changing nature of violent extremism: challenges in a new age
4 januari 2024 · 59 min
How has violent extremism evolved in recent decades? Lees meer
Why do the words used to discuss and describe extremism matter so much?
And what challenges will governments, communities and individuals face in combating these threats in the digital age?
In this episode, Dr Emily Corner, Lydia Khalil, and Professor Michele Grossman join Gai Brodtmann to discuss the evolution of violent extremism, and how these changes create new challenges for policymakers.
Dr Emily Corner is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University and has worked extensively on projects examining terrorism, radicalisation, and the mental disorders associated with terrorist behaviour.
Lydia Khalil is a Research Fellow on transnational challenges at the Lowy Institute and manages the Digital Threats to Democracy Project.
Professor Michele Grossman AM is the Research Chair, Diversity and Community Resilience at Deakin University. She is a renowned expert in the areas of violent extremism, radicalisation, and community engagement.
Gai Brodtmann is a Distinguished Advisor at the ANU National Security College, having previously served as a diplomat, defence consultant, Member of Parliament, Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security and Defence and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
This episode was first published Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Bots, trolls and geopolitics: examining the dark side of social media
28 december 2023 · 46 min
While social media has many benefits, there are a growing number of users – both human and machine – spreading harmful disinformation and misinformation on these networks. Lees meer
What is the difference between disinformation and misinformation? How do different actors – both state and non-state – affect society and geopolitics using social media?
And what steps can be taken to overcome these challenges?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Professor Darren Linvill from Clemson University and Associate Professor Will Grant from ANU, join David Andrews in conversation to discuss the state of disinformation and misinformation on social media.
Dr Darren Linvill is a Professor and Co-director of the Clemson University Media Forensics Hub. He studies state-affiliated social media information operations.
Dr Will J Grant is Associate Professor at The Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science at ANU, where he researches the interaction of science and politics. He podcasts on science at The Wholesome Show.
David Andrews is a Senior Policy Advisor at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Darren Linvill’s article for Irregular Warfare Initiative covers some of the themes discussed in today’s episode: Custer’s last tweet: avoiding a digital little bighorn in the fight for hearts and minds.
This episode was first published on Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Taiwan’s 2024 elections: what you need to know
21 december 2023 · 42 min
As Taiwan’s 2024 elections draw near, who are the key candidates and what are they offering? Lees meer
How might China respond to a change of government?
And what are the main risks and opportunities for Australia?
In this episode, China experts Mark Harrison and Antonia Finnane join Susan Dietz-Henderson to discuss the upcoming Taiwan elections, and how the results will have implications not only for Taiwan, but for the region too.
Mark Harrison is a Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania. He is also an Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College (NSC).
Antonia Finnane is an Honorary Professorial Fellow at the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, University of Melbourne.
Susan Dietz-Henderson is a Senior Executive Adviser at NSC, currently on secondment from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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National security oversight: who watches the watchers?
14 december 2023 · 39 min
How can whistle-blowers contribute to Australia’s national security? Lees meer
What roles do parliamentary committees and the courts play in national security oversight?
And how should national security and secrecy be balanced with human rights and transparency?
In this episode, Kieran Pender and Dominique Dalla-Pozza join Danielle Ireland-Piper to talk about the importance of accountability, and mechanisms of oversight, in Australia’s national security ecosystem.
Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper is an Associate Professor and Academic Director at the ANU National Security College.
Kieran Pender is a senior lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre. He is also an honorary lecturer at the ANU College of Law.
Dr Dominique Dalla-Pozza is a Senior Lecturer at the ANU College of Law and has also recently joined the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
The National Anti-Corruption Commission: find out more
Independent National Security Legislation Monitor report: find out more
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How artificial intelligence is changing the rules of policymaking
8 december 2023 · 40 min
What was achieved at the recent AI Safety Summit, hosted by the United Kingdom? Lees meer
How do the geopolitics of technology now impact economies and societies?
And how can governments equip themselves better to handle these complex changes?
In this episode, senior UK public servant Jonathan Black joins Jennifer Jackett to talk about AI, and the policy responses to it from governments across the globe.
Jonathan Black is a Heywood Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Prior to this appointment he was the UK Prime Minister’s representative for the recent AI Safety Summit, G7 and G20 Sherpa and Deputy National Security Advisor.
Jennifer Jackett is a Sir Roland Wilson Scholar at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
AI Safety Summit 2023: find out more
The Bletchley Declaration: find out more
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Insights from Aotearoa: New Zealand's first National Security Strategy
30 november 2023 · 54 min
What prompted New Zealand (NZ) to develop its inaugural National Security Strategy? Lees meer
Will NZ’s change of government mean a change of strategy?
And can increasing alignment between NZ and Australia be expected on key security issues?
In this episode, Anna Powles and Suzannah Jessep join Jennifer Parker to talk about New Zealand’s first National Security Strategy and what it means for the region, Australia and New Zealand itself.
Suzannah Jessep is the Director of Research and Engagement at the Asia New Zealand Foundation.
Dr Anna Powles is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University.
Jennifer Parker is Director, Defence Policy at the ANU National Security College
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Aotearoa's National Security Strategy: find out more
NZ Defence Policy and Strategy Statement 2023: find out more
Asia NZ Foundation report – Perceptions of Asia: find out more
MFAT’s 2023 Strategic Foreign Policy Assessment: find out more
New Zealand’s Security Threat Environment 2023: find out more
Australia’s Defence Strategic Review 2023: find out more
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Vetting the future: ASIO's progress towards a fairer security clearance process
23 november 2023 · 39 min
What are the common myths around the security clearance vetting process? Lees meer
How has the process changed over the years, and what reforms have ASIO undertaken to ensure fairness?
And how will a more diverse workforce help the national security community?
In this episode, Caroline van Heuzen and Carl Chang talk to Ewan Macmillan and Vanessa from ASIO about the highest-level security clearance vetting process and how it is changing to be more inclusive.
Vanessa is a Vetting Analyst at the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).
Ewan Macmillan is the Deputy Director General for vetting at ASIO.
Caroline van Heuzen is a Deputy Head at the ANU National Security College on secondment from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Carl Chang is co-leader of the Mission Management Division at the Office of National Intelligence (ONI) and is ONI's Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Champion.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Careers with ASIO: find out more
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Women in National Security LIVE with Kathryn McMullan, Kim Brennan, Nu Nu Win and Olivia Shen
10 november 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
What changes should the national security community be focused on? Lees meer
What do whole-of-nation and whole-of-government approaches to change look like?
And how can national security objectives integrate with these efforts to drive change?
As part of the annual Women in National Security event, the ANU National Security College had the pleasure of hosting over 250 attendees for a live podcast recording at the National Gallery of Australia. In this episode Kathryn McMullan, Kim Brennan and Nu Nu Win, join Olivia Shen to discuss the changes that will shape Australia’s national security community. Questions from the audience had the panel addressing issues of cultural representation, intersectionality and social cohesion in national security.
Kathryn McMullan is Director of the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation.
Kimberly Brennan is a Partner at Ernst & Young.
Nu Nu Win is a Sir Roland Wilson PhD Scholar, on leave from the Treasury.
Olivia Shen is a Director of Program and Design at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Executive and professional development courses at NSC: find out more
Modelling Australian Public Service careers: find out more
We’d love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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The rise of open-source intelligence in a hyperconnected world
2 november 2023 · 30 min
What is the difference between open-source intelligence (OSINT) and publicly available information? Lees meer
How can the private sector help intelligence agencies maintain their edge in a world saturated with data?
And how can AI contribute to the operations and effectiveness of these agencies?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Barbara Stevens joins Ben Scott to discuss open-source intelligence and how intelligence agencies are navigating rapid technological advancements.
Dr Barbara Stevens is a current member of the Board of Directors at Hexagon US Federal and a former CIA executive who has previously led numerous groups of data scientists and analysts.
Ben Scott is a Senior Advisor at the ANU National Security College. He has over 25 years’ experience in diplomacy, think tanks, intelligence and international development.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Office of the Director of National Intelligence report: find out more
The IC Data Strategy 2023-2025: find out more
CIA builds its own artificial intelligence tool in rivalry with China: find out more
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PM Albanese's China visit: expectations and realities
26 oktober 2023 · 46 min
What is the significance of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s upcoming visit to Beijing? Lees meer
What outcomes can realistically be achieved, given the turbulent Australia-China relationship?
And can Australia-China relations continue to stabilise into the future?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Rowan Callick and Richard Maude join Rory Medcalf to discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s upcoming visit to China, what will be on the agenda, and how this visit might shape the bilateral relationship.
Rowan Callick is an Industry Fellow at Griffith University's Asia Institute and an Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College.
Richard Maude is Executive Director, Policy at Asia Society Australia, and a Senior Fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023: find out more
Former Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos on PM Albanese’s US visit: find out more
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Senator James Paterson on national security, China and Australia's social cohesion
19 oktober 2023 · 39 min
How can Australia’s social cohesion be maintained, against a global backdrop of conflict, foreign interference and economic coercion? Lees meer
Is the nation's security architecture fit for purpose?
And how can the political class develop public awareness of national security challenges, without being alarmist?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Senator James Paterson joins Rory Medcalf to discuss some key security issues and policy issues that Australia is facing, both, domestically and at an international stage.
Senator James Paterson is a Liberal Senator for Victoria and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security. He is also the Australian co-chair of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
National Defence – Defence Strategic Review 2023: find out more
We’d love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Former Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos on PM Albanese’s US visit
12 oktober 2023 · 42 min
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to visit President Joe Biden later this month, what priorities will be on his agenda? Lees meer
Is AUKUS at risk of overshadowing other parts of the US-Australia relationship?
And what confidence can the Australian government have in the stability and reliability of the United States amid ongoing political turmoil?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO joins Rory Medcalf to discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s upcoming trip to Washington DC and the future of the Alliance.
The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO is a Partner and Chair of the Australia Practice of The Asia Group and a distinguished advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC). He was also the Australian Ambassador to the United States from February 2020 to March 2023.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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Navigating ‘digital empires’: how to pursue innovation through tech regulation
5 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
How can governments keep up with the lightning pace of technological change? Lees meer
Is there a 'right' model for tech regulation?
And what role can Australia play in this dynamic digital ecosystem?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Anu Bradford and Johanna Weaver join Jennifer Jackett to discuss the global impact of technological advances, the challenges and opportunities they bring, and the evolving landscape of tech regulation.
Anu Bradford is a Henry L. Moses Professor of Law and International Organization at the Columbia Law School. She is also the author of ‘Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology’.
Professor Johanna Weaver is the founding Director of the Tech Policy Design Centre (TPDC) at the Australian National University and a regular guest lecturer at the ANU National Security College.
Jennifer Jackett is a Sir Roland Wilson Scholar at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology by Anu Bradford
Tech Mirror podcast: find out more
2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy: find out more
Quad Tech Network: an address by the Hon Clare O’Neil MP: watch the video
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Competing at the cutting edge: the Quad’s role in critical and emerging technology
28 september 2023 · 58 min
Why are critical and emerging technologies at the forefront of geopolitical competition? Lees meer
Can the Quad play a part in standard setting without stifling innovation?
And how can the Quad help diversify technology supply chains without creating an ‘international cartel’?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Raji Rajagopalan, Dr Akira Igata and Dr John Hemmings join David Andrews to discuss one of Quad’s central pillars – critical and emerging technologies.
Dr Raji Rajagopalan is the Director of the Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology, Observer Research Foundation.
Professor Akira Igata is a Project Lecturer and the Director of the Economic Security Research Program at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo.
Dr John Hemmings is the Senior Director of the Indo-Pacific Foreign and Security Policy Program at the Pacific Forum.
David Andrews is Policy Manager at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Find out more about the Quad Tech Network
A strategy for Quad biotechnology collaboration, Dirk van der Kley and Daniel Pavlich: read more
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The biotechnology revolution: opportunities for the Quad
21 september 2023 · 45 min
Why is biotechnology so strategically important? Lees meer
How can the Quad successfully compete with China to harness the opportunities it presents?
And what is at stake if ethical leadership in this field falters?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dirk van der Kley joins David Andrews to discuss the strategic importance of biotechnology and tangible ways the Quad can deliver collaborative leadership in this crucial area.
Dr Dirk van der Kley is a Research Fellow at the ANU National Security College who specialises on technology competition and innovation between the US and China, with a particular interest in biological technologies.
David Andrews is Policy Manager at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
A strategy for Quad biotechnology collaboration by Dirk van der Kley and Daniel Pavlich: read more
Quad Tech Network: find out more
We’d love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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The changing nature of violent extremism: challenges in a new age
14 september 2023 · 1 uur
How has violent extremism evolved in recent decades? Lees meer
Why do the words used to discuss and describe extremism matter so much?
And what challenges will governments, communities and individuals face in combating these threats in the digital age?
In this episode, Dr Emily Corner, Lydia Khalil, and Professor Michele Grossman join Gai Brodtmann to discuss the evolution of violent extremism, and how these changes create new challenges for policymakers.
Dr Emily Corner is a Senior Lecturer of Criminology at the Australian National University and has worked extensively on projects examining terrorism, radicalisation, and the mental disorders associated with terrorist behaviour.
Lydia Khalil is a Research Fellow on transnational challenges at the Lowy Institute and manages the Digital Threats to Democracy Project.
Michele Grossman AM is a Professor and Research Chair, Diversity and Community Resilience at Deakin University. She is a renowned expert in the areas of violent extremism, radicalisation, and community engagement.
Gai Brodtmann is a Distinguished Advisor at the ANU National Security College, having previously served as a diplomat, defence consultant, Member of Parliament, Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security and Defence and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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Strengthening national security through diversity: an interview with ASIS’ Chief Technology Officer
6 september 2023 · 39 min
How did a Sri Lankan migrant go from new arrival to Chief Technology Officer in Australia’s secret intelligence service? Lees meer
What barriers can migrants and members of ethnically diverse communities face while trying to forge a career in Australian intelligence?
What steps are being taken to create more opportunities for people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds at ASIS, and in the National Intelligence Community more broadly?
In this first-of-its kind interview with an unidentified Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) officer, Carl Chang and Caroline van Heuzen talk to Raj about his journey of migrating to Australia and finding his place working with Australia's overseas secret intelligence agency.
Raj shares the impacts of work ASIS is doing to improve CALD representation within intelligence organisations, and what this means for Australia’s national security.
While the name and voice of this ASIS officer has been changed to protect their identify, their story remains unaltered.
Carl Chang is co-leader of the Mission Management Division at the Office of National Intelligence (ONI) and is ONI's Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Champion.
Raj (name changed to maintain anonymity) is the Chief Technology Officer at the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS).
Caroline van Heuzen is a Deputy Head at the ANU National Security College on secondment from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Show notes:
Careers at ASIS: find out more
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The quantum frontier: Australia’s achievements and ambitions
31 augustus 2023 · 37 min
What is quantum science and why does it matter? Lees meer
How is Australia performing in the “quantum race”?
What are some of the ethical, societal and security implications that need to be considered, as the world rushes to get this technology off the ground?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Cathy Foley and Professor Michelle Simmons join Professor Rory Medcalf to discuss Australia’s quantum strategy, the technology’s relationship to national security and its ethical and social implications.
Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM is Australia’s Chief Scientist, providing authoritative and independent science advice on whole-of-Government science and technology priorities. She is the author for a message of introduction to Australia’s National Quantum Strategy.
Professor Michelle Simmons AO is Director of the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology. She was also named as the 2018 Australian of the Year for her work and dedication to quantum information science.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
National Quantum Strategy : find out more
Quad Tech Network: find out more
AUKUS Pillar 2 – Advanced capabilities programme: find out more
How can you prepare now for the quantum computing future? (survey): find out more
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Mapping the future: how strategic foresight can supercharge policymaking
24 augustus 2023 · 54 min
What major trends will shape the next two decades? Lees meer
How can futures analysis be used to manage risk and harness opportunities?
And how can governments better integrate futures thinking into public administration?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Joseph Voros, Odette Meli and Dr Ryan Young join Dayle Stanley to discuss the intricacies and applications of future analysis.
Dr Joseph Voros is a physicist and futurist with over 25 years of experience in futures analysis.
Odette Meli has more than 25 years of professional experience at the Australian Federal Police, where she established and led the Strategic Insights Centre.
Dr Ryan Young is the Director, Research & Methods at the NSC Futures Hub.
Dayle Stanley is the Director, Strategy and Engagement at the NSC Futures Hub.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
FuturePod: find out more
Future Shock by Alvin Toffler: find out more
What We Owe the Future by William Macaskill: find out more
ANZPAA Futures and Strategic Foresight Toolkit: find out more
Futures Hub at the ANU National Security College: find out more
Joseph Voros' Voroscope blog: find out more
UK: Government Office on Foresight: find out more
Canada: Policy Horizons: find out more
Singapore: Centre for Strategic Futures: find out more
US: National Intelligence Council Publications: find out more
New Zealand: Futures thinking: find out more
To connect with the Futures Hub about their work or possible employment opportunities, email the team at futureshub.nsc@anu.edu.au.
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Beyond crime scenes: the proactive power of modern forensic science
17 augustus 2023 · 52 min
How has rapid technological advancement influenced the way the Australian Federal Police approaches forensic science? Lees meer
What is the difference between forensics conducted at a national level and that of state police forces?
And how does the AFP proactively use forensics to protect and serve Australians?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Simon Walsh joins David Andrews to discuss the evolving world of forensic science and its implications for policing and national security.
Dr Simon Walsh is the Chief Scientist, Forensics at the Australian Federal Police.
David Andrews is the acting Policy Manager at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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Under a growing shadow: Kevin Yam on Hong Kong's future
10 augustus 2023 · 42 min
Kevin Yam has a bounty on his head. The Australian citizen, who lived in Hong Kong for 20 years, is accused of breaching the infamous national security law China imposed on Hong Kong three years ago. Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, he joins Professor Rory Medcalf to discuss the future of Hong Kong, lessons from his experience inside its pro-democracy movement, and his concerns about Australian judges serving in its judicial system.
Kevin Yam is an Australia-based lawyer, presently pursuing his Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne. A Senior Fellow at Georgetown University's Center for Asian Law and an Editor-at-Large at Mekong Review, Yam is a prominent commentator on China and Hong Kong affairs. Notably, he is one of the eight activists targeted by Hong Kong's arrest warrant.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Mekong Review
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The view from Washington: Charles Edel on Australia-US relations
3 augustus 2023 · 46 min
What are the common misconceptions some Americans have about Australia? Lees meer
How has the Australia-United States alliance been affected by the changing international order?
And what might the future of this relationship hold, given increasing collaboration between the two nations?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Charles Edel joins David Andrews to examine the Australia-United States relationship.
Charles Edel is a senior adviser and the inaugural Australia Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
David Andrews is the acting Policy Manager at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Australia can be America’s green power hub in the Indo-Pacific, James Carouso and Charles Edel: read more
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Addressing atrocities in the digital era
27 juli 2023 · 50 min
How can cyber capabilities be used in atrocity prevention? Lees meer
What role could AI and machine learning play in humanitarian interventions?
And how has the proliferation of social media contributed to violence against minorities?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Associate Professor Cecilia Jacob and Dr Rhiannon Neilsen join Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper to shed light on the role of cyber and social media in humanitarianism.
Dr Rhiannon Neilsen is a Cyber Security Postdoctoral Fellow in the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University.
Dr Cecilia Jacob is an Associate Professor and Fellow in the Department of International Relations at the ANU Coral Bell School of Asia and the Pacific.
Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper is Associate Professor and Academic Convenor at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Read the GAAMAC Report: Preventing hate speech discrimination and incitement - lessons on promoting tolerance and respect for diversity in the Asia Pacific.
Cecilia Jacob, Foreign policy and promotion of human rights for atrocity prevention
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Risk and reward: Chinese Australians and the national security community
20 juli 2023 · 38 min
Is Australia’s Chinese diaspora misunderstood? What challenges do Chinese Australians face when trying to establish a career in the Australian Public Service? And how can the national security community increase pathways for this community to enter, and stay, in this field of work? Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Jennifer Hsu and Yun Jiang join Olivia Shen to unpack the diverse experiences of Chinese Australians and explore how these perspectives can enrich Australia's national security community.
Dr Jennifer Hsu is the author of the Lowy Institute’s 2023 Being Chinese in Australia: Public Opinion in Chinese Communities. She is Visiting Senior Fellow at the Social Policy and Research Centre at the University of New South Wales and most recently, Research Fellow and Project Director of the Multiculturalism, Identity and Influence Project at the Lowy Institute.
Yun Jiang is the Australian Institute of International Affairs China Matters Fellow. She was previously the co-founder and editor of China Neican, managing editor of the China Story blog at the Australian Centre on China in the World at ANU, and a Commonwealth public servant.
Olivia Shen is a Director in the Executive and Professional Development Program at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
Being Chinese in Australia: Public opinion in Chinese communities - Lowy Institute
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
To share your own experiences on diversity and inclusion in the APS, please get in touch with the taskforce at caldstrategy@apsc.gov.au
The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP on forthcoming research by economists Robert Breunig, David Hansell and Nu Nu Win: read more
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South Korea's Indo-Pacific Strategy: a new era of regional engagement
13 juli 2023 · 49 min
What does South Korea see as its role in the Indo-Pacific? Lees meer
How does it view the nuclear threat from North Korea?
And what are the opportunities that the Australia-Korea relationship presents for regional security and stability?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Go Myong-Hyun and Dr Lee Jaehyon from the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, join Professor Rory Medcalf to discuss South Korea's Indo-Pacific strategy and its implications for regional security and stability.
Dr Go Myong-Hyun is a research fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies.
Dr Lee Jaehyon is a research fellow and director of the Center for ASEAN and Oceanian Studies at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
Asan Institute for Policy Studies
Strategy for a Free, Peaceful, and Prosperous Indo-Pacific Region, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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Redefining the battlefield: robotics, artificial intelligence and the Australian Army
6 juli 2023 · 47 min
What is the Australian Army doing to develop its robotic and autonomous systems capabilities? Lees meer
How likely is the prospect of autonomous 'killer robots' taking to the battlefield?
And can the Australian Defence Force partner with industry for technical solutions while maintaining sovereign capability?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Colonel Robin Smith joins Olivia Shen to shed light on the Australian Army’s Robotic and Autonomous Systems Strategy, and how the team he leads is implementing the plan.
Colonel Robin Smith is the inaugural Director of the Australian Army’s Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO) within Future Land Warfare Branch of the Australian Army HQ.
Olivia Shen is Director in the Executive and Professional Development Program at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
Robotic & Autonomous Systems Strategy
Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO)
Campaign to stop killer robots
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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Strengthening Australia's social fabric: insights from Islam
29 juni 2023 · 53 min
How can a better understanding of the Islamic faith help strengthen social cohesion? Lees meer
What steps can national security agencies take to ensure diverse communities feel valued?
And how can the public service more effectively attract and retain staff from these communities?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Islamic scholar and community leader Shaykh Ahmed Abdo, along with former Commonwealth Counter Terrorism Coordinator Tony Sheehan, join Olivia Shen to discuss how Australian governments can lay the groundwork of community engagement outside of crisis, in order to grow resilience and trust among diverse communities.
Shaykh Ahmed Abdo is an Islamic scholar and community leader in Sydney, as well as being a teacher and a mentor. Ahmed advises a range of government agencies on Islam and interfaith dialogue.
Tony Sheehan is a Distinguished Advisor at the ANU National Security College. He spent 32 years in government, including as the Commonwealth Counter-Terrorism Coordinator.
Olivia Shen is a Director in the Executive and Professional Development Program at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College scholarships: find out more
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Can the US-China relationship be rehabilitated?
22 juni 2023 · 37 min
What are the pathways for the United States and China to improve their bilateral relationship? Lees meer
What might catalyse conflict between the two great powers?
Is Australia prepared for this scenario – and will it take a crisis to find out?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Fiona Cunningham joins Gai Brodtmann to unpack the state of US-China relations and each country’s ability and willingness to resolve conflict through open communication. Dr Cunningham also explains how Australia could manage these challenges.
Dr Fiona Cunningham is an Assistant Professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania, where she studies technology and conflict in East Asia. Her research focuses on how countries leverage nuclear space, cyber and missile technology for coercion, with a focus on China.
Gai Brodtmann is a Distinguished Advisor at the ANU National Security College, having previously served as a diplomat, defence consultant, Member of Parliament, Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security and Defence and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence.
Show notes:
National Intelligence Community and National Security College Scholarship for Women: find out more
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Australia’s intelligence leaders in conversation
15 juni 2023 · 59 min
Why are Australia’s intelligence agencies growing their public engagement? Lees meer
How are these agencies responding to an increasingly complex, challenging and dynamic strategic environment?
And what are intelligence leaders doing to future-proof their organisations, workforces and capabilities?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Director-General of National Intelligence, Andrew Shearer, and Director-General of Security, Mike Burgess, join Professor Rory Medcalf to discuss the state of Australian intelligence.
Andrew Shearer is Director-General of National Intelligence and head of the Office of National Intelligence.
Mike Burgess is Director-General of Security and head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
Director-General's Annual Threat Assessment, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, 2023
Careers in the National Intelligence Community
ANU National Security College scholarships: find out more
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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SIGINT: an unofficial history with Clare Birgin and John Blaxland
8 juni 2023 · 48 min
How have historical intelligence organisations evolved into the national security agencies we know today? Who were Australia’s early intelligence professionals? And how has this rich history contributed to the formation of key signals intelligence agreements such as Five Eyes? Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Clare Birgin and Professor John Blaxland join Dr Will Stoltz to discuss their recently released book, Revealing Secrets: An unofficial history of Australian Signals intelligence & the advent of cyber.
Clare Birgin is a former Australian diplomat and former Visiting Fellow at The Australian National University
John Blaxland is a Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies at the ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre
Dr Will Stoltz is Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College and Senior Manager at CyberCX
Show notes:
Revealing Secrets: An unofficial history of Australian Signals intelligence & the advent of cyber
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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‘Australia's Security in China's Shadow’: in conversation with Dr Euan Graham
1 juni 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
What challenges does China pose to Australia’s security? And have the recent policy responses from Australian Governments been effective? Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Euan Graham, IISS Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow, discusses his new book, Australia's Security in China's Shadow, with Professor Rory Medcalf in front of a live audience.
The conversation follows insightful opening remarks delivered by Richard Maude, Senior Fellow at Asia Society Australia, and former Director-General of the Office of National Assessments.
Dr Carolyn Bull is Deputy Head of the ANU National Security College, seconded from the Office of National Intelligence, Australia’s peak intelligence agency.
Richard Maude is Senior Fellow at Asia Society Australia, and former Director-General of the Office of National Assessments.
Dr Euan Graham is a Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Indo-Pacific Defence and Strategy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
Opening remarks delivered by Richard Maude
Book: Australia's Security in China's Shadow by Euan Graham
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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Inside the Defence Strategic Review: a conversation with Secretariat co-lead, Professor Peter Dean
25 mei 2023 · 51 min
What is the Defence Strategic Review, and why does it matter? What does it mean for Australian strategy and defence in this contested era? And how will it shape the way the Australian Defence Force and Department of Defence adapt to the risks facing the nation? Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, co-lead of the 2023 Defence Strategic Review (DSR) Secretariat, Professor Peter Dean, joins Professor Rory Medcalf to provide an insider's analysis of the government’s latest strategic defence document.
Show notes:
Defence Strategic Review 2023
Australian interests in a regional balance of power, National Press Club Address, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong
The Defence Strategic Review: a revolution in Australian defence planning?, Stephan Fruehling, The Strategist
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Professor Peter J. Dean PhD SFHEA was co-lead of the 2023 Defence Strategic Review (DSR) Secretariat where he served as senior advisor and principal author for the Independent Leads, His Excellency Professor the Hon Stephen Smith and Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AC AFC (Retd). He is Director, Foreign Policy and Defence at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
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The Quad pod: perspectives on Indo-Pacific diplomacy
18 mei 2023 · 52 min
How is the Quad navigating China’s growing power and influence in the region? How do the four countries balance their domestic security priorities with their commitments under the partnership? And does India’s position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine create compatibility challenges? Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Darshana Baruah, Lisa Curtis and Professor Nobukatsu Kanehara join Professor Rory Medcalf to discuss the Quad partnership at a key time for Indo-Pacific diplomacy.
Darshana M. Baruah is a Fellow with the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace where she directs the Indian Ocean Initiative.
Lisa Curtis is Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security.
Nobukatsu Kanehara is Professor of Political Science at Doshisha University. He was previously Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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Examining Korea’s place in the Indo-Pacific regional order
11 mei 2023 · 38 min
How important is Korea to Australia’s regional outlook? What elements of the Australia-South Korea relationship should be strengthened? And can South Korea continue to effectively juggle the competing security priorities of a rising China and a belligerent North Korea? Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Lauren Richardson and Dr Michael Cohen join David Andrews to examine the Korean peninsula in the context of Australian foreign and security policy.
Dr Lauren Richardson is a Lecturer in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU.
Dr Michael Cohen is a Senior Lecturer and the PhD Convenor at the ANU National Security College.
David Andrews is the acting Policy Manager at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
Rethinking the Potential for Australia-ROK Relations, AsiaLink, Lauren Richardson: read now
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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Guardians of this land: a First Nations perspective on security
4 mei 2023 · 51 min
What can we learn from First Nations Australians about our obligation to country? And is enough being done to protect native title owners from foreign interference? Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Lieutenant Colonel Eileen Hall and Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper discuss what security means from an Indigenous Australian perspective, and how cultural knowledge and cultural safety can directly impact domestic and regional security.
Lieutenant Colonel Eileen Hall is the Australian Army's first Command Cultural Advisor to the Regional Force Surveillance Group.
Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper is an Associate Professor and Academic Convenor at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
National Intelligence Community and National Security College Scholarship for Women: find out more
Astronomy, Sky Country, Karlie Noon, Krystal De Napoli, Margo Neale, April 2022
The Uluru Statement from the Heart
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Climate science as intelligence: Antarctica’s strategic value
27 april 2023 · 34 min
What are Australia’s strategic interests in Antarctica? What role does the continent play in climate science? And what does Australia stand to gain from investment in the region? Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr James Mortensen and Isabelle Bond, authors of recent NSC Policy Options Paper Cold logic: getting intelligent about Antarctica, join William Leben to discuss the geopolitics of Antarctica.
James Mortensen is a Lecturer at the ANU National Security College.
Isabelle Bond is a Research Assistant at the ANU National Security College.
William Leben is a Senior Research Officer at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
ANU National Security College, Policy Options Paper: Cold logic: getting intelligent about Antarctica
Australian Antarctic Strategy & 20 Year Action Plan
Antarctic Treaty System
News article based on study published in Nature: Antarctic ice melt could disrupt the world’s oceans: study
Center for Strategic & International Studies reporting: Frozen Frontiers: China’s Great Power Ambitions in the Polar Regions
March 2022 ice shelves collapse
UN report: no credible pathway to limit warming to 1.5 °C
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Bots, trolls and geopolitics: examining the dark side of social media
20 april 2023 · 46 min
While social media has many benefits, there are a growing number of users – both human and machine – spreading harmful disinformation and misinformation on these networks. Lees meer
What is the difference between disinformation and misinformation? How do different actors – both state and non-state – affect society and geopolitics using social media? And what steps can be taken to overcome these challenges?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Associate Professor Darren Linvill from Clemson University and Associate Professor Will Grant from ANU, join David Andrews in conversation to discuss the state of disinformation and misinformation on social media.
Darren Linvill is an Associate Professor and Co-director of the Clemson University Media Forensics Hub. He studies state-affiliated social media information operations.
Will J Grant is Associate Professor at The Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science at ANU, where he researches the interaction of science and politics. He podcasts on science at The Wholesome Show.
David Andrews is the acting Policy Manager at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
Darren Linvill’s recent article for Irregular Warfare Initiative covers some of the themes discussed in today’s episode: Custer’s last tweet: avoiding a digital little bighorn in the fight for hearts and minds.
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An integral part of governing: Women, Peace and Security
13 april 2023 · 44 min
What is the Women, Peace and Security framework and how did it come about? What was this agenda designed to do, and has it achieved the original ambition? Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Professor Jacqui True from Monash University, and Lisa Sharland from the Stimson Centre, join Gai Brodtmann in conversation to unpack the Women Peace and Security agenda 23 years on from its creation.
Jacqui True is a Professor of international relations and Director of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for The Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Lisa Sharland is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Protecting Civilians & Human Security Program at the Stimson Centre in Washington DC.
Gai Brodtmann is a Distinguished Advisor to the ANU National Security College, having previously served as a diplomat, defence consultant, Member of Parliament, Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security and Defence and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence.
Show notes:
National Intelligence Community and National Security College Scholarship for Women: find out more
The Australian WPS Coalition: The Women, Peace and Security Agenda
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Beyond the ‘comfort zone’: Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
6 april 2023 · 58 min
How will Canada engage with partners in the Indo-Pacific? What does its new Indo-Pacific Strategy outline for the years ahead? And how does this document shed light on the nation’s strategic outlook? Lees meer
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Paul Chamberlain join David Andrews in conversation to examine Canada’s recent Indo-Pacific Strategy, its interests in the region and what it aims to achieve.
Jonathan Berkshire Miller is Senior Fellow and Director of the Foreign Affairs, National Security and Defence Program at the Ottawa-based Macdonald Laurier Institute. He also holds concurrent roles as Senior Fellow at the Tokyo-based Japan Institute of International Affairs, and the Asian Forum Japan.
Paul Chamberlain is a PhD candidate at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at The Australian National University. His research is on the role of navies in statecraft in the Indo-Pacific.
David Andrews is the acting Policy Manager at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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Why big tech is now in the geopolitical driver’s seat
30 maart 2023 · 47 min
Technological innovation is now one of the most consequential realms of geopolitical contestation. And in the era of big tech, the private sector has assumed power that once resided with governments. In response, we’ve seen a reassertion of industry policy, with governments trying to re-establish control. Lees meer
What happens to Australia’s national security when private companies, such as TikTok, are in the geopolitical driver’s seat? And how can policymakers keep up with this ever-changing industry?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Bec Shrimpton from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, joins Katherine Mansted in conversation to explore the rapidly changing landscape of big tech.
Bec Shrimpton is a Director at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, responsible for convening The Sydney Dialogue.
Katherine Mansted is a Senior Fellow at the ANU National Security College, and the Director of Cyber Intelligence and Public Policy at CyberCX.
Show notes:
National Intelligence Community and National Security College Scholarship for Women: find out more
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Gaining strategic advantage through cultural and linguistic diversity
23 maart 2023 · 25 min
Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) population is under-represented in the national security community. Lees meer
In the latest National Security Podcast mini-series, Olivia Shen and Meg Tapia explore this gap — its causes, effects and potential solutions — and analyse the role of CALD in promoting strategic advantage.
Coinciding with Harmony Week, in the first episode of the mini-series, Carl Chang from the Office of National Intelligence joins Olivia and Meg. They unpack what CALD is and its value in a security context, sharing stories of how they each ended up in the national security community.
Carl Chang is co-leader of the Mission Management Division at the Office of National Intelligence (ONI) and is ONI's Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Champion.
Olivia Shen is a Director in the Executive and Professional Development team at the ANU National Security College.
Meg Tapia is Principal Director of Defence and National Security at Accenture Australia.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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Australia’s population 'reality check'
16 maart 2023 · 45 min
Australia’s most recent Population Statement details the early impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic and projects where the nation’s population is heading over the next decade. Lees meer
How can this information be used to inform policy and decision-making in pursuit of a secure Australian future?
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Liz Allen, demographer and Senior Lecturer at the ANU Center for Social Research and Methods, joins Dr Will Stoltz to discuss the state of Australia's population and what needs to be done to prepare for an increasingly complex strategic environment.
Dr Liz Allen is a demographer and Senior Lecturer at the ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods.
Dr William A Stoltz is the former Policy Director at the ANU National Security College.
Show notes:
2022 Population Statement, Centre for Population
2021 Intergenerational Report, Department of the Treasury
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
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ANZUS, AUKUS and everything in between: Australians’ views of the US Alliance
9 maart 2023 · 47 min
The Alliance with the United States is historically one of the most important aspects of Australia’s strategic policy — including in relation to Australia’s response to the changing strategic environment in the Indo-Pacific. Lees meer
Recent qualitative research on Australian public opinion on the US Alliance, conducted by the United States Studies Centre, sheds new light on how the relationship is viewed, and what future cooperation could look like.
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Professor Rory Medcalf is joined by Professor Caitlin Byrne and Professor Stephan Frühling, two authors of the recently published report, 'An incomplete project': Australians' views of the US alliance, to discuss their findings.
Caitlin Byrne is a Professor and Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) at Griffith University.
Stephan Frühling is a Professor at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at The Australian National University.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
‘An incomplete project': Australians' views of the US Alliance, research by the United States Studies Centre
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In conversation with Minister Clare O’Neil
2 maart 2023 · 48 min
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, the Hon Clare O’Neil, Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, joins Professor Rory Medcalf in conversation. They discuss Australia’s current and future geopolitical environment, national resilience and maintaining integrity in Australia’s democracy. Lees meer
The conversation frames some significant developments in Australian government policy on foreign interference and cyber security. The Minister also shares insights on the new role of the Department of Home Affairs in national preparedness for future international conflicts.
The Hon Clare O’Neil MP is the Federal Member for Hotham and the Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
Show notes:
ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more
‘Foreign interference in Australia: an address by Home Affairs Minister the Hon Clare O’Neil MP’, YouTube: https://bit.ly/3SERC9h
‘Two Futures: Australia at a Critical Moment’, Clare O'Neil and Tim Watts, Text Publishing: https://bit.ly/3J10VNj
‘Home Affairs and the long view’, National Press Club Address by Clare O’Neil: https://bit.ly/3ZwCsFh
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