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Everything seems to be accelerating: geopolitics, technology, security threats, the dispersal of information. At times, it feels like a blur. But beneath the dizzying proliferation of events, discoveries, there are deeper trends that can be grasped and understood through conversation and debate. That’s the idea behind Stop the World, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s podcast on internati... more

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Can Australia count on continued access to the most advanced frontier AI models from the US? And if not, what should it do about it? That’s the starting point for a wide-ranging conversation with three American guests who bring deep expertise across ... more

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Dean Ball is one of the most influential thinkers in AI policy right now — principal author of the Trump administration’s AI Action Plan, author of the widely-read Substack Hyperdimensional, and until very recently a Senior Fellow at the Foundation f... more

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How should middle powers such as Australia and Canada maximise their strategic clout in an age of increasingly assertive great powers?

Raquel Garbers spent nearly three decades in Canadian defence, security and intelligence, including a stint as Dir... more

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Do intelligence agencies need to rethink how they deliver assessments to political leaders in the AI age? That's the question at the heart of a new ASPI report, ‘Reading the Room: Redesigning Intelligence Product for the AI Age’.

Today STW sits dow... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Sulmeyer
Professor of Practice at Georgetown University; former Assistant Secretary of Defence for Cyber Policy
Georgetown University; US Department of Defense
Episode: Frontier AI, cyber and tech contest with China, with Mike Kuiken, Michael Sulmeyer and Sophie Mayo
Mike Kuiken
Distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution; Vice Chair of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Hoover Institution; US-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Episode: Frontier AI, cyber and tech contest with China, with Mike Kuiken, Michael Sulmeyer and Sophie Mayo
Sophie Mayo
Non-resident fellow at US Studies Centre; research assistant at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology
Georgetown University; US Studies Centre
Episode: Frontier AI, cyber and tech contest with China, with Mike Kuiken, Michael Sulmeyer and Sophie Mayo
Raquel Garbers
Former Director General for Strategic Defence Policy, Canadian Department of National Defence
Canada; former Director General for Strategic Defence Policy
Episode: Middle power ‘coalitions of the capable’, with Canada’s ex-head of defence strategy Raquel Garbers
Chris Taylor
ASPI senior fellow
Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Episode: Special episode: ASPI’s report on improving intelligence delivery for the AI age
Duane Rivett
FiveCast co-founder
FiveCast
Episode: Special episode: ASPI’s report on improving intelligence delivery for the AI age
Nicole Giles
Official from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
Episode: On technological swords and shields, with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s Nicole Giles
Anne Neuberger
Former Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies; General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz; US Government
Episode: Anne Neuberger on how AI is reshaping cyber offence and defence
Andrew van der Lem
Head of Defense, Faculty AI
Faculty AI
Episode: AI, warfare & democratic values, with British firm Faculty AI’s head of defence

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David Rowe
Host of Stop the World, Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
Olivia Nelson
Co-host of Stop the World, Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)

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Frontier AI, cyber and tech contest with China, with Mike Kuiken, Michael Sulmeyer and Sophie Mayo
Q: How worried should Australia be about continued access to frontier AI models?
The panel suggests that access is strategically critical, and Australia should pursue both continued access and domestic capability, including building data centers and leveraging alliances to maintain influence in the AI ecosystem.
Middle power ‘coalitions of the capable’, with Canada’s ex-head of defence strategy Raquel Garbers
Q: So what do you see as the practical path for middle powers to work together without trying to replace existing alliances entirely?
The practical path is incremental: form small, issue-focused coalitions of the capable that can act quickly, build trust, and gradually expand their scope. Over time, these coalitions create practical leverage and an evolving, layered architecture rather than a single, top-down order.
On technological swords and shields, with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s Nicole Giles
Q: How is Canada engaging with industry to address AI risks and opportunities, and is there a mindset shift in that relationship?
There is a transformative shift toward viewing national security as a design consideration within business and industry, with increased transparency, risk awareness, and joint efforts to build resilient, secure AI ecosystems across Canada and with international partners.
On technological swords and shields, with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s Nicole Giles
Q: Is it actually possible to keep up with the threats accelerated by technology, or do you worry security agencies will fall further behind?
The guest emphasizes a proactive, collaborative approach—relying on continuous learning, industry partnerships, and enhanced information sharing with trusted allies to stay ahead, rather than attempting to go it alone.
The Cost of Defence 2026 with ASPI’s Mike Hughes: “Reality still chasing rhetoric”
Q: How does the NATO measure change the way we view defence spending compared to the traditional measure?
The NATO measure includes items like military pensions, which makes the percentage appear higher; adopting it consistently improves apples-to-apples comparisons with Western allies, but requires transparent disclosure of the formula.

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What is Stop the World about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show concentrates on geopolitics, security, technology, and policy, offering forward-looking analysis of how accelerating global events reshape defense, cyber, and international relations. Episodes center on high-stakes topics like AI governance, great-power competition, defense budgeting, and human rights in China, often featuring senior policymakers, defense strategists, diplomats, and researchers. A standout trait is its ability to pair policy depth with real-world examples, drawing on recent crises, alliance dynamics, and strategic frameworks to illuminate practical implications for listeners involved in government, defense, or enterprise strategy. The format tends to combine authoritative commentary with scenario-based insights, ma... more

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