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Why is it important to consider Australia's national identity when discussing matters related to national security?
What does a shared sense of national identity look like for Australia today? 
What are some of the frailties and risks that Australia faces when it comes to maintaining social cohesion? 
In this episode, Zoe McKenzie, Allegra Spender, Wesa Chau, Asmi Wood and Afeeya Akhand join Ian Kemish to discuss the importance of Australian values, national identity, and social cohesion in guiding Australia’s strategic priorities.
Zoe McKenzie MP is the Federal Member for Flinders 
Allegra Spender MP is the Federal Member for Wentworth 
Wesa Chau is the Director of Public Policy at the Multicultural Leadership Initiative 
Professor Asmi Wood is a Professor at the ANU College of Law and Sub-Dean (Indigenous) 
Afeeya Akhand is a Youth Council Member at the ANU National Security College (NSC). 
Ian Kemish AM is a Distinguished Advisor at NSC.  
Show notes: 
Keynote address by the Hon Tim Watts MP Keynote address by the Hon Andrew Hastie MP PJCIS - Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security  A Rightful Place by Noel Pearson | Symbolic indigenous recognition for all of us 
Note: This episode was recorded during the NSC’s ‘Securing our Future’ conference on 10 April 2024. 
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Why is it important to include young voices in policymaking? 
Would commitments to long-term policymaking at a multilateral level push Australia and other countries to apply these principles domestically? 
Can state-based wellbeing frameworks guide national decision-making in Australia?  
In this episode, Sophie Howe and Caitlin Figueiredo join Dayle Stanley to for a future-focused discussion on the importance of long-term policy making. 
Sophie Howe was the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales and is a member of the ANU National Security College (NSC) Futures Council. 
Caitlin Figueiredo is the 2024 ACT Young Australian of the Year and the former co-chair of the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition. 
Dayle Stanley is the Chief Futures Officer at the NSC Futures Hub. 
Show notes:  
Sophie Howe Ted Talk  How did there come to be a Future Generations Commissioner in Wales? UN Summit for the Future National Emergency Management Agency  
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What is the role of intelligence with respect to policy-making and national security? 
What is the concept of ‘truth to power’ and is it the right approach for intelligence assessment?  
Should intelligence agencies to be more public and open about their threat assessments? 
What is the role of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in the intelligence community (IC)? And would the Australian IC stand to benefit from a standalone OSINT agency? 
 
In this episode, Beth Sanner joins Peter Ford and Ben Scott to discuss how intelligence and statecraft interact and look at some key events to analyse the role of intelligence. 
Beth Sanner is a Senior Fellow at Harvard University Belfer Center and the former US Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration. 
Peter Ford is a Senior Advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC).  
Ben Scott is a Senior Advisor at NSC.  
Show notes:  
Opinion piece by Beth Sanner on 'Truth to Power': A Former Presidential Briefer Rethinks Truth to Power (thecipherbrief.com) United States 2024 Annual Threat Assessment: ATA-2024-Unclassified-Report.pdf (dni.gov)  ASIO Director-General's Annual Threat Assessment 2024: Director-General's Annual Threat Assessment 2024 | ASIO Adapting Australian intelligence to the information age by Ben Scott: find out more  
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Why is the 2024 election so important for the Solomon Islands and what is the future of democracy in the country?
What is the state of the Australia-Solomon Islands relationship in a post-RAMSI era?
Can Australia be more ambitious in its provision of development assistance to the Solomon Islands?
 
In this episode, Edward Cavanough joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the upcoming Solomon Islands election, the future of Australia’s relationship with the Solomon Islands and Edward’s new book Divided Isles: Solomon Islands and the China Switch.
 
Edward Cavanough is the Chief Executive Officer at The McKell Institute, an Australian think-tank. He is also an experienced analyst and journalist.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of 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: find out more [DA1] 
·      Divided Isles: Solomon Islands and the China Switch: find out more
·      Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI): find out more
 
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Why is the EU stepping up its engagement in the Indo-Pacific?  
In what ways does the EU collaborate with sub-regions within the Indo-Pacific? How can it diversify its relationship with Australia? 
And how does the EU reconcile with perceptions of it as a neo-colonial character in the Indo-Pacific? 
In this episode, Richard Tibbels joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the Europe Union’s engagement, challenges, and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific, and what it means for Australia.  
Richard Tibbels is the EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific.  
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of 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 ticketsEU Indo-Pacific Forum 2024: address from Richard Tibbels, EU Special Envoy to the Indo-PacificEU Special Envoy to the Indo-Pacific Richard Tibbels in conversation with Professor Rory MedcalfEuropean Security Strategy  
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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  
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