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15 Oct 2026
The National Security Podcast
AI has changed the game: can Australia keep up?
In this episode, Rory Medcalf is joined by Alastair MacGibbon to examine how AI is reshaping cyber security – and what that means for Australia’s national security.
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Sue Thompson examines the development of the South Africa–Australia telegraphic cable, highlighting its role in establishing an all-British imperial communications route between Australia and Britain.
In this Policy Options Paper, Dr Euan Graham calls for deeper Australia-Japan cooperation to strengthen their economic and security partnership.
Kevin Robb uses recently declassified US documents to challenge the more critical interpretation of Carter's human rights policy.
This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of Australia’s submarine cables network and provides recommendations to promote our economic interests and secure our submarine cables network.
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The National Security Podcast
AI has changed the game: can Australia keep up?
In this episode, Rory Medcalf is joined by Alastair MacGibbon to examine how AI is reshaping cyber security – and what that means for Australia’s national security.
The National Security Podcast
Can middle powers shape the balance of power? Geopolitical update part 2
In part two of our geopolitical update, Sharryn Parker is joined by Charles Edel, Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva and Euan Graham to discuss AUKUS, the role of middle powers in a changing world and how Australian can build greater strategic agency while still deepening the US alliance.
The National Security Podcast
Iran, Ukraine and the limits of American power: geopolitical update part 1
In this episode, Sharryn Parker is joined by Charles Edel, Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva and Euan Graham to discuss the wars in Iran and Ukraine – and what they are revealing about the United States’ capacity, weapons stockpiles, and the changing character of warfare.
The National Security Podcast
Espionage, foreign interference and Australia’s national security laws
In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Jake Blight – Australia’s Independent National Security Legislation Monitor –about whether Australia’s national security laws are keeping pace with the changing nature of espionage, foreign interference and terrorism.
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