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Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 2: Tanya Monro, Chief Defence Scientist
2d ago
Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 2: Tanya Monro, Chief Defence Scientist
What are the priorities of the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and how have they evolved to reflect our strategic environment?  What is the importance of and strategic reasoning for AUKUS Pillar Two? What misconceptions exist about defence research at universities?  How does industry, policy, and research intersect to contribute to deterrence and generating an asymmetric technological advantage?  In this episode, Tanya Monro joins Rory Medcalf to discuss innovation, science and technology, the National Defence Strategy, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, defence research, and universities against the backdrop of AUKUS Pillar 2.   Professor Tanya Monro AC FAA FTSE is Chief Defence Scientist at the Department of Defence. Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. His experience spans three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia. Show notes:  ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more DSR: Defence Strategic Review 2023 NDS: National Defence Strategy  Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator  Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024  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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Like-minded lessons: why Australia should be watching Europe's approach to China closely
11-07-2024
Like-minded lessons: why Australia should be watching Europe's approach to China closely
How is ‘stabilisation’ of the Australia-China relationship being viewed in Brussels, and other European capitals? How could Australia and Europe better work together to limit China’s global influence?  And what lessons can Canberra learn from Brussels' approach to economic security – particularly with regard to electric vehicles? In this episode, Janka Oertel joins Rory Medcalf to discuss how Europe is approaching the ‘China challenge’.  Dr Janka Oertel is Director of the Asia Programme and a Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations.  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 moreTrust and trade-offs: How to manage Europe’s green technology dependence on China by Alexander Lipke, Janka Oertel, and Daniel O’SullivanSecurity recall: The risk of Chinese electric vehicles in Europe by Janka Oertel 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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The future of Australian elections and Australian democracy
04-07-2024
The future of Australian elections and Australian democracy
Why is the resilience of Australia’s democracy critical to our freedom and privilege?  What challenges does social media pose to the functioning of our democracy? How do tears in our social fabric exacerbate anti-democratic behaviour? In this episode, Tom Rogers and Clare O’Neil discuss the importance of, and challenges facing, elections and democracy. With framing introductions from Rory Medcalf and Genevieve Bell. Note: This episode was recorded from a public session, ‘The Future of Elections,’ part of a two-day conference hosted by the ANU National Security College in partnership with the Australian Electoral Commission and International IDEA.   Tom Rogers is the Australian Electoral Commissioner  The Hon Claire O’Neil MP is the Minster for Home Affairs and Cyber Security  Professor Genevieve Bell is the Vice-Chancellor and President of the Australian National University 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 ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more Full version with panel and Q&A - The future of elections and Australian democracy 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.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Terrorism and extremism: a present and evolving threat
27-06-2024
Terrorism and extremism: a present and evolving threat
Is terrorism becoming a more prevalent threat in Western societies, or are we getting better at identifying potential terrorists and extremists? How are terrorist and extremist groups taking advantage of a new, more connected world to further their objectives? Has there been a shift towards embracing the role of women in both terrorist organisations and the intelligence community?   In this episode, Bruce Hoffman, Amira Jadoon, and Aaron Zelin join Bianca Birdsall to discuss international terrorist incidents, the looming threat of domestic extremism, and the shifting counterterrorism landscape – from gender roles to technology advancements.  Professor Bruce Hoffman is a tenured professor in Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and is currently the Shelby Collum and Katherine W. Davis Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr Amira Jadoon is an Assistant Professor in the department of Political Science at Clemson University, previously working at the U.S. Military Academy, jointly appointed in the department of Social Sciences and the Combating Terrorism Center. Dr Aaron Zelin is the Gloria and Ken Levy Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he also directs the Islamic State Worldwide Activity Map project.  Bianca Birdsall is a Senior Advisor at the ANU National Security College.Show notes:  ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more God, Guns, and Sedition by Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware Your Sons are at your service by Aaron Zelin The Islamic State in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Strategic Alliances and Rivalries by Amira Jadoon with Andrew Mines 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Economic security: shocks, preparedness and resilience
20-06-2024
Economic security: shocks, preparedness and resilience
What are the dynamics behind the sudden raft of economic security challenges Australia is confronting?  What policy and institution settings need to be redesigned for the new world we find ourselves in?  How can Australia look to diversify its trade and resources in order to steer clear of global supply chain tensions?  In this session, Jeffrey Wilson, Tania Constable, Swati Dave, Darren Lim, Helen Mitchell, and Christopher Flynn assess Australia’s economic readiness to deal with future strategic shocks and the importance of building economic resilience, securing supply chains, and protecting critical sectors.  Dr Jeffrey Wilson is the Director of Research and Economics at Australian Industry Group  Tania Constable PSM is the CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia  Swati Dave is the Advisory Board Chair at the Centre for Australia-India Relations  Dr Darren Lim is a Senior Lecturer at the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences  Helen Mitchell is a Sir Roland Wilson Scholar at the ANU National Security College  Christopher Flynn is a Partner at Gilbert + Tobin Show notes ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more Full version with Q&A - Economic security: shocks, preparedness and resilience  Unlocking economic security: A strategic playbook for Australia by Helen Mitchell Note: This episode was recorded during NSC’s Securing our Future conference on 9 April 2024. 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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Social licence for national security: what’s the mandate? 
13-06-2024
Social licence for national security: what’s the mandate?
What is social licence a licence for? What are the public signing up to? How do other nations restructure the national security discussion to involve people, rather than just informing them? As a diverse and multicultural nation, how can we use technology to broaden public consultation?    In this episode, James Brown, Dai Le, Christian Fjäder, Lisa Singh, and James Mortensen join Duncan Lewis to discuss the role of social licence, how it is generated, and how much licence is enough. They explore lessons from comparable liberal democracies and Australia's own history in achieving lasting policy support.   James Brown is the Chairman of Invictus Australia.   Dai Le MP is the independent Federal Member for Fowler. Dr Christian Fjäder is the CEO of Geostrategic Intelligence Group. The Hon Lisa Singh is the CEO of the Australia India Institute. Dr James Mortensen is a Lecturer and the HDR Program Coordinator at the ANU National Security College (NSC). Professor Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC is a Professor in the Practice of National Security at NSC.  Note: This episode was recorded during NSC’s Securing our Future conference, 9-10 April 2024.      Show notes:   Full version with Q&A – Social licence for national security: what’s the mandate? 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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chinese strategy and statecraft: coercion and competition in the Indo-Pacific
06-06-2024
Chinese strategy and statecraft: coercion and competition in the Indo-Pacific
What are the objectives of China’s foreign and security policies under Xi Jinping?  What is the role of Australia and other middle powers in responding to Chinese actions in the Indo-Pacific?  Are the United States’ China policies set to change with future shifts in the international order?   In this episode, Sheena Chestnut Greitens and Dan Blumenthal join David Andrews to discuss the drivers of the China and the United States’ security policies, the role of China in the international order, middle powers, and deterrence.  Sheena Chestnut Greitens is an Associate Professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently a Visiting Associate Research Professor of Indo-Pacific Security at the United States Army War College.  Dan Blumenthal is a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on East Asian security in Sino-American relations, and a Distinguished Visting Professor at the US Naval War College.  David Andrews is a Senior Policy Advisor at the ANU National Security College.  Show notes  ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more Playing both sides of the US-Chinese rivalry by Sheena Chestnut Greitens and Isaac Kardon From Coercion to Capitulation, How China Can take Taiwan Without a War by Dan Blumenthal et al 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.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Future direction of the AUKUS agreement: what role for Japan and others?
23-05-2024
Future direction of the AUKUS agreement: what role for Japan and others?
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  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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It wouldn’t happen in Australia: can the centre hold?
16-05-2024
It wouldn’t happen in Australia: can the centre hold?
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.  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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The monitor's lens: the Secrecy Review and insights from the INSLM
09-05-2024
The monitor's lens: the Secrecy Review and insights from the INSLM
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  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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Indo-Pacific statecraft: deterrence and diplomacy
02-05-2024
Indo-Pacific statecraft: deterrence and diplomacy
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  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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deterrence and denial: navigating the 2024 National Defence Strategy
24-04-2024
Deterrence and denial: navigating the 2024 National Defence Strategy
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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One and free: interests, values and national identity
18-04-2024
One and free: interests, values and national identity
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: Watch the entire video with Q&AKeynote 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 ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more Note: This episode was recorded during the NSC’s ‘Securing our Future’ conference on 10 April 2024. 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Insights into intelligence: statecraft, security, and truth
04-04-2024
Insights into intelligence: statecraft, security, and truth
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  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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trouble in paradise? What’s next for the Australia-Solomon Islands relationship?
28-03-2024
Trouble in paradise? What’s next for the Australia-Solomon Islands relationship?
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 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.  Are we still selling tickets? [DA1] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In conversation with the EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific, Richard Tibbels
21-03-2024
In conversation with the EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific, Richard Tibbels
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  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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ASEAN-Australia ambitions: celebrating 50 years of dialogue
14-03-2024
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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.