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.

In conversation with the EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific, Richard Tibbels

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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 institution, 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 Barometer  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.

It wouldn’t happen in Australia: can the centre hold?

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.   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

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    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

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 MP ·        2024 National Defence Strategy and 2024 Integrated Investment Program ·        Defence White Papers ·        Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN)
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

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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In conversation with the EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific, Richard Tibbels

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