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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.
David Schaefer explores Hope’s pessimistic account of Australia’s intelligence assessment arrangements in the 1970s and the implications this has for the scope of reform today.
James Mortensen and Sue Thompson explore the historical circumstances for the Bowral call-out of troops by examining recently released archival material.
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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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The maritime gateway: ports and border security
In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Mike Gallacher and Mike Outram about the role of ports as critical infrastructure and the challenges of protecting Australia’s maritime supply chains.
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How thirsty is AI? Competing for Australia's most strategic resource
In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Jason Alexandra and Matthew Coulton about Australia's water future, exploring why water security needs to be understood as a national security issue.
Is Australia ready for the next pathogen threat?
In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Esperanza Martinez and Nicholas Thomson about why pathogen preparedness, human security and health need to be understood as part of Australia’s broader security picture.
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