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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 Sharma, and Ketty Chen join Janine O’Flynn to discuss elections, institutions, opportunities, and challenges for democracy in the coming years. 
Professor The Hon George Brandis KC is a Professor in the Practice of National Security, Policy and Law at the ANU National Security College (NSC) and ANU College of Law. 
Tom Rogers is the Australian Electoral Commissioner.  
Dr Atul Sharma is a member of the NSC Youth Council. 
Dr Ketty Chen is the Taiwan Country Representative and Head of Taipei Office at the National Democratic Institute.
Professor Janine O’Flynn is the Director of the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy. 
Show notes 

ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more  
Note: This episode was recorded during NSC’s Securing our Future conference on 10 April 2024. 
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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 submarines and advanced capabilities under different agreements? 
What are some challenges and risks to the future success of AUKUS?  
In this episode, Justin Burke and Jada Fraser join David Andrews to explore the evolving dynamics of the AUKUS agreement, the potential inclusion of other nations in advanced capability projects, and the broader impact on regional security. 
Jada Fraser is the Indo-Pacific Minilaterals Fellow with the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies. 
Justin Burke is a Senior Policy Advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC). 
David Andrews is a Senior Policy Advisor at NSC.  
Show notes:  
AUKUS is America's Litmus Test for Integrated Deterrence by Jada Fraser  Let AUKUS be AUKUS: Is It Time to Separate Submarines from Advanced Capabilities? By David Andrews Australia’s Defence Strategic Review The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more  
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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 counter challenges like terrorism, radical extremism, and threats to cybersecurity? 
In this episode, Misha Zelinsky, Lydia Khalil, and James Paterson join Jane Halton to discuss the current challenges and threats to democracy and its institutions, particularly in Australia. 
Professor Jane Halton AO PSM FAICD is a Distinguished Advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC). 
Misha Zelinsky is an Expert Associate at NSC. 
Lydia Khalil is a Research Fellow at the Lowy Institute. 
Senator James Paterson is the Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and the Shadow Minister for Cyber Security. 
Show notes:  

Full version with Q&A – It wouldn’t happen in Australia: can the centre hold? Keynote addresses by the Hon Clare O’Neil MP and Secretary of Department of Home Affairs, Stephanie Foster PSM at Securing our Future Edelman Trust BarometerANU National Security College academic programs: find out more  
Note: This episode was recorded during NSC’s Securing our Future conference on 9 April 2024.  
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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 joins Danielle Ireland-Piper to discuss secrecy laws, how they fit into the national security landscape, and his organisation's recent review.
Jake Blight is the current Independent National Security Legislation Monitor, and previously an Associate Professor in the Practice of National Security Law with the ANU National Security College (NSC). 
Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper is an Associate Professor and Academic Director at NSC.   
 
Show notes:  
Independent National Security Legislation Monitor: Secrecy Review Background Legal literacy: This two-day program, co-designed with the ANU College of Law, introduces reading and using relevant legislation, how the Constitution affects national security laws, the role of international law and the ways our national security laws are made, amended and overseen. ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more  
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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 assistance a tool of strategic competition, or is it a tool for deterrence? 
What does effective deterrence look like for Australia and its allies in the Indo-Pacific? 
In this episode, Richard Maude, Greg Moriarty, Huong Le Thu, and Richard Fontaine join Rory Medcalf to discuss the integration of deterrence and diplomacy in the practice of statecraft in the Indo-Pacific. 
Richard Maude is Executive Director of Asia Society Australia. 
Greg Moriarty is Secretary of the Department of Defence. 
Dr Huong Le Thu is Asia Deputy Director for the International Crisis Group. 
Richard Fontaine is Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security.  
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. 
Show notes:  
Full version with Q&A – Indo-Pacific statecraft: deterrence and diplomacy  2024 National Defence Strategy  ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more  
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How does Australia’s recently released National Defence Strategy (NDS) differ from a Defence White Paper?
What are the merits of having a bipartisan approach to defence policymaking? How important is it to clearly communicate these concepts to the public?
Is the NDS’ focus on deterrence and denial well-suited to today’s geopolitical landscape?
Should Australia have an unclassified National Security Strategy and National Military Strategy to complement the National Defence Strategy?
 
In this episode, Elizabeth Buchanan and Andrew Carr join David Andrews to analyse the merits and shortcomings of the 2024 National Defence Strategy.
 
Dr Elizabeth Buchanan is an Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College (NSC). She is also an Associate Researcher with the French Ministry of Armed Forces’ Institute for Strategic Research, Senior Fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, and was previously Head of Research for the Royal Australian Navy’s Sea Power Centre.
Dr Andrew Carr is a Senior Lecturer at the ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre. He is also currently a member of the ANU-Defence Strategic Policy History Project, writing a history of Australian Defence White Papers from 1976-2020.
David Andrews is a Senior Policy Advisor at NSC.
 
Show notes:
Launch of the 2024 National Defence Strategy by the Hon Richard Marles MP2024 National Defence Strategy and 2024 Integrated Investment ProgramDefence White PapersAustralia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN)ANU National Security College academic programs: 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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