The National Security Podcast

The National Security Podcast

Author: ANU National Security College Language: English Episodes: 100
Produced by the ANU National Security College, The National Security Podcast offers a deep and nuanced examination of the forces shaping regional and global stability. This isn't just a surface-level news recap; it's a forum for serious, informed discussion grounded in academic rigor and policy expertise. Each episode features conversations with leading thinkers, practitioners, and analysts who unpack the complex security landscape, from geopolitical shifts and economic coercion to cyber threats and climate-related risks. The focus is consistently on the pressing challenges and strategic choices confronting Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific region. Listeners will gain access to a range of perspectives that cut through the noise, providing clarity on how today's decisions shape tomorrow's security environment. By engaging with this podcast, you join a conversation that is both timely and essential, one that connects theoretical understanding with the practical realities of government and international affairs. The dialogue here is built on evidence and experience, offering listeners a trusted source to better comprehend the intricate dynamics of power, diplomacy, and defense. It's an ongoing exploration of what security means in a rapidly changing world, delivered through thoughtful, long-form discussions that prioritize depth and insight.
Episodes
One and free: interests, values and national identity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:29
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 frailti…
An intergenerational approach to national security policymaking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:10
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…
Insights into intelligence: statecraft, security, and truth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:35
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 m…
ASEAN-Australia ambitions: celebrating 50 years of dialogue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:55
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)?…
Promise and peril: what to expect from the year of elections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:39
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…
‘Joined at the hip’: what next for the Australia-PNG relationship? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:55
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 importa…