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The Grumpy Strategists

Strategic Analysis Australia
AUKUS
Australian Defence Force
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China
United States Navy
Virginia Class Submarines
Austal Ships Australia
2024 Elections
Autonomous Systems
UK Defence Sector
BAE
Rolls-Royce
Enhanced Lethality Surface Combat Fleet
Ukraine Aid
Australian Defense Industry
Red Sea
C2 Robotics
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Ukraine Conflict
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The Grumpy Strategists chat about defence and security issues, from an Australian perspective. We say simple things about complicated issues that help cut through the politics and careful bureaucratic talking points. Critical but constructive conversations about the big security and technology issues affecting our world. RSSVERIFY

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Marcus is back from Australia's croc-filled Outback. He catches up with Michael on global events: America's end to a Baltic states security initiative and the Trump Administrations' prep work for a Xi-Trump meeting - a Tik Tok half deal & pauses to a... more

In Episode 49, Marcus and Michael go over the lessons for Australia from Europe's approach to dealing with an unreliable US over the war in Ukraine. They discuss the now disturbing centralisation of authority in the single person of the President in ... more

Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko speaks with a grumpy strategist about his path from business to diplomacy, & the surreal experience of families - including his - like fighting in the Russian military during WW2 & now fighting against Russia... more

Before Dr Hellyer jets off to Samoa, the Grumpy Strategists go Grand - Australian grand strategy looked at through its two enduring pillars of: 1. economic prosperity by mainlining into China's economy, and 2. a strategic pillar that relies on Americ... more

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Recent Guests

Vasyl Myroshnychenko
Ukrainian Ambassador representing Ukraine in Australia
Ukrainian Government
Episode: The Ambassadors Series - a Grumpy Strategist meets a high energy Ukrainian Ambassador
Steve Baxter
Head of Beaten Zone Ventures and a former member of the Australian Army with extensive business experience in technology.
Beaten Zone Ventures
Episode: Grumpy Strategist Makers Series - with Beaten Zone's Steve Baxter
Marcus Hellyer
Head of research
Episode: The AUKUS emergency episode: What-the-Hell-Just Happpppppened? The Trump Review'n'stuff
Douglas Hsu
Senior Taiwanese representative in Australia
Taiwanese Government
Episode: A Grumpy Strategist meets Taiwan's Australian rep: world health, regional security, economics & trade - Episode 43
Peter Jennings
Founder and Director of Strategic Analysis Australia; former advisor to multiple defense ministers
Strategic Analysis Australia
Episode: Episode 36: A Grumpy Strategist meets a Wise Owl: caught between China & the US, Australia fixates on a 2040 Fantasy Force
Rob Kremer
Director and Defence Sector Lead at Kinexus
Kinexus
Episode: Grumpy Strategist Makers' Series - the workforce edition with KINEXUS
Robert Nioa
Head of Nioa Group, a company specializing in weapons and munitions.
Nioa Group
Episode: Grumpy Strategist Makers Series Episode 3 - NIOA Group
Adam Gilmour
Co-founder and CEO of Gilmour Space
Gilmour Space
Episode: Grumpy Strategists Makers Series Episode 2 - Gilmour Space
Dr. Tom Loveard
Founder and Chief Technology Officer of C2 Robotics
C2 Robotics
Episode: Grumpy Strategists - The Makers' Series Episode 1

Hosts

Michael Shewbridge
Co-host and leading voice on defense strategy discussions, emphasizing clarity on complex issues.
Dr. Marcus Hellyer
Head of Research with expertise in defense strategy and policy, providing insightful analyses and critiques.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Great discourse on a subject that needs this discussion

    For any Australian Defence enthusiast/professional I recommend this podcast. The dry humour and observations are on point. If the ADF believed in contestability it would make this mandatory listening for all uniform and APS staff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brozy007
    Australiaa year ago

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The hosts bring humor and critical insights that make serious topics engaging.
Listeners appreciate the straightforward approach to complex defense issues.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in Australian defense and security discourse.

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#20
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#168
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#48
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#204
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Episode 36: A Grumpy Strategist meets a Wise Owl: caught between China & the US, Australia fixates on a 2040 Fantasy Force
Q: How are our strategic circumstances today?
The current strategic outlook is the most challenging Australia has faced, largely due to a more assertive China and a lack of significant government action to strengthen defense capabilities in response to this threat.

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Engaging in critical yet constructive dialogues, the discussions reflect on pressing defense and security issues primarily from an Australian viewpoint. Frequent conversations revolve around geopolitical dynamics, notably the complexities surrounding Australia's defense strategies, budget debates, and the implications of international relationships, particularly with powers like the United States and China. The hosts draw connections between domestic political changes and broader defense strategies, while infusing humor and wit to navigate serious topics such as military readiness and defense procurement.

Unique aspects of these conversations include the hosts' unfiltered take on political optics versus substantive strategic commitments, a... more

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