Kevin Yam has a bounty on his head. The Australian citizen, who lived in Hong Kong for 20 years, is accused of breaching the infamous national security law China imposed on Hong Kong three years ago.
In this episode of the National Security Podcast, he joins Professor Rory Medcalf to discuss the future of Hong Kong, lessons from his experience inside its pro-democracy movement, and his concerns about Australian judges serving in its judicial system.
Kevin Yam is an Australia-based lawyer, presently pursuing his Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne. A Senior Fellow at Georgetown University's Center for Asian Law and an Editor-at-Large at Mekong Review, Yam is a prominent commentator on China and Hong Kong affairs. Notably, he is one of the eight activists targeted by Hong Kong's arrest warrant.    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 more Mekong Review  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.

Under a growing shadow: Kevin Yam on Hong Kong's future

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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)
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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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One and free: interests, values and national identity

Why is it important to include young voices in policymaking?  Would commitments to long-term policymaking at a multilateral level push Australia and other countries to apply these principles domestically?  Can state-based wellbeing frameworks guide national decision-making in Australia?  
In this episode, Sophie Howe and Caitlin Figueiredo join Dayle Stanley to for a future-focused discussion on the importance of long-term policy making. 
Sophie Howe was the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales and is a member of the ANU National Security College (NSC) Futures Council.  Caitlin Figueiredo is the 2024 ACT Young Australian of the Year and the former co-chair of the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition.  Dayle Stanley is the Chief Futures Officer at the NSC Futures Hub. 
Show notes:  Sophie Howe Ted Talk  How did there come to be a Future Generations Commissioner in Wales? UN Summit for the Future National Emergency Management Agency  
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An intergenerational approach to national security policymaking

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.

Insights into intelligence: statecraft, security, and truth

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.

Under a growing shadow: Kevin Yam on Hong Kong's future

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