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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.
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Rory Medcalf writes a chapter for 'Strategic Imagination: Essays in Honour of Brendan Sargeant'.
In April 2025, the AI CoLab, together with the NSC Futures Hub, ANU, convened a workshop on AI and the future of the public service. This report captures the key findings and insights.
This Issues Paper is a conversation starter, to help you think about what you may choose to tell us during the consultation process. Your views matter.
Rory Medcalf and Christian Fjäder discuss how Australia and Finland can build an innovative security partnership involving policy dialogue and exchanges of expertise.
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Plotting a through line: February 2026 geopolitics update
In this episode, Justin Burke speaks with Euan Graham and Gorana Grgić to discuss the through lines on the surprising geopolitical events that ushered in 2026, imagining a world without the US at its center.
The National Security Podcast
Modernising Australia's border security
In this episode, Mike Outram joins Sally Bulkeley to discuss the need for Australia to reconceptualise its borders as strategic assets, the threats posed by transnational crime, and the economic benefits of modern border management.
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.
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