In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper speaks with Professor John Blaxland about Australia's growing need for a national security strategy.

The pair also discuss:

• Blaxland's history as an Army intelligence and signals officer, his transfer to the Australian National University, and his career as an academic working in Washington.
• The recently commissioned RSL report authored by Blaxland outlining the geopolitical, strategic, and environmental challenges that necessitate an Australian National Security Strategy.
• The individual components of an Australian National Security Strategy and setting us up for success in the face of great power competition.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team