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The National Security Podcast
Why organised crime is now a national security threat
In this episode, Heather Cook joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the evolving landscape of transnational crime and its implications for national security in Australia.
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In this Occasional Paper, Mike Outram argues that Australia must reconceptualise its border as a strategic asset and modernise its governance, systems and partnerships to manage risk and resilience.
This book by Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva explores Uzbekistan's post-Soviet journey, offers a compelling case study of higher education and analyses how security and globalization clash.
In this Policy Options Paper, Tom Rogers urges Australia to take action to curb the impacts of disinformation, misinformation and other technological disruptions through urgent action.
This publication contains eight essays that examine Australia’s strategic priorities and challenges in a range of international relations areas and with its most important partners.
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The National Security Podcast
Why organised crime is now a national security threat
In this episode, Heather Cook joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the evolving landscape of transnational crime and its implications for national security in Australia.
Pat Conroy on defence reform, industry and the Pacific
In this episode, Pat Conroy joins Rory Medcalf to discuss Australia’s strategic outlook, defence reform, regional engagement and the future of defence acquisition.
The National Security Podcast
The future will thank us: an intergenerational approach to security
In this episode Sally Bulkeley is joined by Afeeya Akhand and Victoria Cooper to discuss intergenerational security and the differing perspectives across age demographics in Australia.
Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force: reflections on half a century of service
In this episode, Admiral David Johnston joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the insights he has gained through his career in the Royal Australian Navy, and how he sees the future of Australia’s defence.
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