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Expert analysis, insights and opinion on the national security challenges facing Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
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The National Security Podcast ANU National Security College

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    • 4.6 • 94 Ratings

Expert analysis, insights and opinion on the national security challenges facing Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
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    ASEAN-Australia ambitions: celebrating 50 years of dialogue

    ASEAN-Australia ambitions: celebrating 50 years of dialogue

    In a world of geopolitical uncertainty, what is the significance of the recent ASEAN-Australia Special Summit? 
    What realistically can be achieved between Australia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?   
    And what are the diplomatic and security challenges facing ASEAN nations? 
    In this episode, Pichamon Yeophanton, Huong Le Thu and Don McLain Gill join Rory Medcalf on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to assess the state of ASEAN-Australia relations, and explore the opportunities and challenges facing deeper engagement. 
     
    Dr Pichamon Yeophantong is Head of Research and Associate Professor at the Centre for Future Defence and National Security, Deakin University at the Australian War College. 
    Dr Huong Le Thu is the Asia Deputy Director at the International Crisis Group. 
    Don McLain Gill is a Lecturer and a geopolitical analyst at the Department of International Studies, De La Salle University. 
    Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College (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 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024: find out more Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative: 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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    • 48 min
    Fixing systems, not women: space and the Women, Peace and Security agenda

    Fixing systems, not women: space and the Women, Peace and Security agenda

    How does the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda apply to space policy? 
    Why is better integration of the WPS agenda into the space sector crucial for Australia?  
    And how does Australia compare to its international peers in this area?  
    In this episode, Cassandra Steer and Elise Stephenson join Danielle Ireland-Piper to discuss the importance of incorporating the Women, Peace, and Security agenda into the Australian space sector.  
    Dr Cassandra Steer is Deputy Director (Mission Specialists) at the Australian National University Institute for Space (InSpace).
    Dr Elise Stephenson GAICD is a Gender, Space and National Security Fellow at the ANU National Security College (NSC) and the Deputy Director at the ANU Global Institute for Women's Leadership.
    Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper is an Associate Professor and Academic Director at NSC.  
    Show notes:  
    Securing our Future – national security conference, 9–10 April, 2024: secure your tickets Australia’s National Action Plan for implementing the WPS agenda: find out more  Joint Project 9102 Phase 1: 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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    • 42 min
    Promise and peril: what to expect from the year of elections

    Promise and peril: what to expect from the year of elections

    How could global politics shift, with more than half the world's population voting in elections this year? 
    How should Australia – and other liberal democracies – navigate a path forward amid growing geopolitical tension and conflict? 
    And what opportunities exist for Australia to deepen ties with its longstanding partners, despite increasing uncertainty and complexity? 
    In this episode, Sophia Gaston and Gideon Rachman join Rory Medcalf to discuss upcoming elections around the world, escalating global conflicts, and what may be in store for the Australia-UK relationship, following the UK’s upcoming general election.
    Sophia Gaston is an Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College (NSC). She is also the Head of Foreign Policy and UK Resilience at the leading Westminster think tank, Policy Exchange. 
    Gideon Rachman is the Chief foreign affairs commentator for the Financial Times. 
    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 AUKUS Pillar II: 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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    • 54 min
    ‘Joined at the hip’: what next for the Australia-PNG relationship?

    ‘Joined at the hip’: what next for the Australia-PNG relationship?

    This episode is dedicated to the memory of Faith Medcalf (1935-2023), who devoted much of her life to school education and teacher training in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. 
    Have Australians lost sight of the importance of the Australia-PNG relationship? 
    What impact has Prime Minister Marape’s address to the Australian Parliament, and the new security agreement had on public perceptions? 
    And how can a shared history help to further develop this complex and critical relationship?  
    In this episode, Ian Kemish, Oliver Nobetau and Nayahamui Rooney join Rory Medcalf to delve into the dynamics of Australia-Papua New Guinea bilateral relations, and explore how the two nations can strengthen their bond. 
    Dr Nayahamui Rooney is a Lecturer with the School of Culture, History & Language in the College of Asia & the Pacific at the Australian National University (ANU).  
    Ian Kemish AM is an Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College (NSC), and the former Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea.  
    Oliver Nobetau is an FDC Pacific Fellow at the Lowy Institute, on secondment from the Government of Papua New Guinea.  
    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 Prime Minister Marape’s address to parliament: PNG Prime Minister James Marape makes historic first address to Australian parliament | Sky News Australia Moving beyond the Bougainville Peace Agreement by Ian Kemish AM The state of play in PNG: A momentous start to 2024 by Oliver Nobetau 'Fabricated Security Space': The Manus Regional Processing Centre and gendered discourse between Australia and Papua New Guinea by Dr Nayahamui Rooney  
    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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    • 49 min
    An ocean of opportunities: why Australia should prioritise the Indian Ocean Region

    An ocean of opportunities: why Australia should prioritise the Indian Ocean Region

    What is the strategic significance of the Indian Ocean to Australia? 
    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 
     
    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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    • 46 min
    Election watch 2024: what makes Indonesian democracy unique?

    Election watch 2024: what makes Indonesian democracy unique?

    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?  
    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  
    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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    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
94 Ratings

94 Ratings

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Great resource

Always relevant and concise, superb discussions

BandidoK ,

Often Misleading Podcast Titles

I really wanted to listen the this podcast in-depth but every time I downloaded episodes it was full of woke agendas and discussion if this is what The National University is teaching Australia’s Brightest we are in trouble. It’s a woke agenda podcast rather than intelligent discussion on security, intelligence and National issues facing Australia from the ANU

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A bit humdrum

A bit disappointing with the array of guests and topics, more like a lecture than informative delivery

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