How can Australia continue to champion the rules-based order, while balancing its strategic relationships and defence priorities?

How is the government modernising the Australian Defence Force to address evolving challenges?

What is Australia doing to ensure it remains the partner of choice in the Pacific? And how does the NRL deal with PNG impact security in the region?

In this episode, Pat Conroy joins Rory Medcalf to discuss his strategic worldview, Australia’s ties with the Pacific and the Albanese Government’s continued push to invest more in the Australian Defence Force.

The Hon Pat Conroy MP is the Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery and the Minister for International Development and the Pacific.

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.

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Show notes:  

• NSC academic programs – find out more   
• Address to the National Press Club by the Hon Pat Conroy MP
• Defence Strategic Review 2023
• Address to the Hunter Defence Conference Gala Dinner by the Hon Pat Conroy MP

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As the notion of a single ‘global theatre of struggle’ gains traction, what are the major challenges that Australia currently faces?

How has Australia’s defence investment evolved over the years, and is the nation equipped to address today’s pressing challenges?

What steps can Australia take to strengthen social cohesion while navigating political compromise and disruptive forces?

In this episode, Andrew Hastie joins Rory Medcalf to discuss his formative influences, strategic worldviews, and Australia’s defence challenges.

The Hon Andrew Hastie MP is the Shadow Minister for Defence, Shadow Minister for Defence Industry, and Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel.

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.

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Show notes: 

• NSC academic programs – find out more
• The Hon Andrew Hastie MP’s speech at Securing our Future
• What are the most underappreciated threats to Australia’s security?

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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How does the United States' presidential transition process work, and how does it compare to the Australian electoral system?

How might the election of Donald Trump impact US foreign and security policies?

How can Australia best engage with a new Trump administration on critical issues like AUKUS, defence strategy, and tariffs?

In this episode, Charles Edel joins Bianca Birdsall to discuss the election of Donald Trump to the US presidency, his proposed cabinet and staff nominees, and the security and foreign policy implications of a new administration for Australia and its region.

Dr Charles Edel is a Senior Advisor and inaugural Australia Chair at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.

Bianca Birdsall is a Senior Advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC).

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Show notes:

• Listener survey: The National Security Podcast
• NSC academic programs – find out more
• Inflation Reduction Act | U.S. Department of the Treasury

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