How can fiction and storytelling effectively engage the public with the complex challenges of national security?

How does storytelling bridge gaps in historical narratives and deepen our understanding of contemporary conflicts?

How can fiction help project future scenarios and explore potential outcomes?

In this episode, Misha Zelinsky and Mick Ryan join David Andrews to explore the intersection of fiction and national security – sharing personal experiences on how storytelling can shape public perceptions, and inspire action in the realm.

Misha Zelinsky is an Expert Associate with the ANU National Security College. He is a leading authority on the rise of global authoritarianism, a Fulbright Scholar, economist, lawyer, and author.

Major General (Retd) Mick Ryan AM is a Senior Fellow for Military Studies in the Lowy Institute’s International Security Program. He spent 35 years in the Australian Army and had the honour of commanding soldiers at multiple levels.

David Andrews is a Senior Policy Advisor at NSC.

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Show notes: 

• NSC academic programs – find out more
• The Sun Will Rise by Misha Zelinsky
• White Sun War: The Campaign for Taiwan by Mick Ryan
• Zero Day (Taiwanese TV show)

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