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The National Security Podcast

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Australia
China
Climate Change
Indian Ocean
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ASEAN
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India
Indo-Pacific
Indonesia
Bangladesh
United States
Non-Traditional Security
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Economic Policy
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Expert analysis, insights and opinion on the national security challenges facing Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

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Latest Episodes

Why has serious and organised crime – estimated to cost Australia $82.3 billion each year – become a national security issue? How is the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) responding to this?

What are the linkages between state acto... more

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What is intergenerational security and how does it intersect with traditional concepts of national security?

How do intergenerational dynamics and differing interactions with technology, social media and AI impact security and resilience?

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How is the Australian Defence Force preparing for the challenges of a changing world? 

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Recent Guests

Victoria Cooper
Researcher and political analyst based in Melbourne
Development Intelligence Lab
Episode: The future will thank us: an intergenerational approach to security
Afeeya Akhand
Advocate for cultural diversity in national security and secretary of Women in International Security Australia
Women in International Security Australia
Episode: The future will thank us: an intergenerational approach to security
Admiral David Johnston
Chief of the Australian Defence Force
Australian Defence Force
Episode: Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force: reflections on half a century of service
Kathryn McMullan
Director of the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation
Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation
Episode: Seeing the unseen: why geospatial intelligence is important
Dr. Seth G. Jones
President of the Defence and Security Department and Harold Brown Chair at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies
Centre for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Sustaining deterrence and building defence industrial resilience
Pasi Rajala
State Secretary to Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defense
Government of Finland
Episode: What Finland can teach Australia about national security
Nick Rasmussen
Leading expert in counterterrorism and national security, former Director of National Counterterrorism Center
McCain Institute at Arizona State University
Episode: Evolving lessons in counterterrorism from 9/11 to 2025
Fiona Cunningham
Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, a research affiliate with the MIT Security Studies Program, and an expert associate at NSC.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The evolution of strategic deterrence
Aaron Bateman
Assistant Professor of History and International Affairs at the George Washington University, focusing on technology and U.S. foreign policy.
George Washington University
Episode: The evolution of strategic deterrence

Hosts

Sally Bulkeley
Deputy Head of the ANU National Security College
Rory Medcalf
Head of the National Security College with 30 years of experience in diplomacy, intelligence analysis, and academia.
David Andrews
Senior Manager for Policy and Engagement at the ANU National Security College

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • Sad

    The podcast ‘classifying misogyny as extremism’ . Listening to these 4 women create arguments to restrict freedom is chilling. No wonder there is a backlash against feminism. It appears they can never be happy. Academics with little worldly experience. Humans are unjust, unreasonable and life is unfair. Sad? Yes! Reality? yes! Govt overreach is never the answer.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Anthony Marich
    Australia9 months ago
  • Sound Quality is Poor

    I’m not sure if the host has a speech impediment or if the mixing of this podcast is over emphasising bass (or both) or the recording of the podcast is occurring too close to the microphone, but whatever is going on it’s difficult to get past listening to the poor production quality. It detracts from wanting to listen to potentially good content.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NatahliaB
    Australiaa year ago
  • A national security podcast about anything but

    This podcast ought to devote more bandwidth to core matters of national security.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hugefitzpatrick
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great range of topics

    This is a great podcast covering a wide range of topics crucial for the national security conversation in and around Australia. The episodes could be shorter, but the conversation points are fantastic and would make a great resource for any student or young policymaker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeeRex_Dino
    Australia2 years ago
  • Often Misleading Podcast Titles

    I really wanted to listen the this podcast in-depth but every time I downloaded episodes it was full of woke agendas and discussion if this is what The National University is teaching Australia’s Brightest we are in trouble. It’s a woke agenda podcast rather than intelligent discussion on security, intelligence and National issues facing Australia from the ANU

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BandidoK
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners expressed concerns about the production quality and delivery style being too academic or dry.
There is a great range of topics covered that are crucial for national security discussions in Australia.
A few reviews suggest that the titles may not always match the core content of the episodes.
Positive feedback highlights the intelligent discussion and thorough treatment of complex security challenges.
The episodes are often insightful with high-profile guests adding to the national debate.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#168
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#206
Canada/Government
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#9
Australia/Government
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#13
Italy/Government
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#17
Indonesia/Government
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#20
New Zealand/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pat Conroy on defence reform, industry and the Pacific
Q: What is the direction of travel for the growing integration of Australian statecraft?
The National Defence Strategy makes a good first attempt at that integration.
Pat Conroy on defence reform, industry and the Pacific
Q: How do you see the year that was?
It was one of delivery interrupted or punctuated by a federal election.
Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force: reflections on half a century of service
Q: What lessons does the Ukraine conflict hold for the Indo-Pacific?
Johnston noted the importance of rapid innovation observed in the Ukraine conflict, including the use of drones and the need for adaptive strategies to meet new threats.
Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force: reflections on half a century of service
Q: How do you see Australia's defence priorities evolving over the next decade?
Admiral Johnston spoke about the evolving national defence strategy and emphasized three foundational elements: focus, integration, and the importance of time in addressing current and future security challenges.
Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force: reflections on half a century of service
Q: How did your career come to be an apprenticeship for this job?
Johnston reflected on his journey beginning as a Cold War warrior, major events in his career shaped his understanding of military contributions during various conflicts and the evolving strategic environment.

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1. Victoria Cooper
2. Afeeya Akhand
3. Admiral David Johnston
4. Kathryn McMullan
5. Dr. Seth G. Jones
6. Pasi Rajala
7. Nick Rasmussen
8. Fiona Cunningham

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