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06 Aug 2026

The National Security Podcast

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.

From Gadi to the frontline: technology, trust and Australia's security future

NSC recently hosted Dr Sam Howerton, Chief Scientist at the US Department of Homeland Security.

artificial intelligence
computing
critical technology
United States

Professor Rebekah Brown, Dr Kevin Rudd, Professor Rory Medcalf and Professor Peter Kanowski — Jed Buchanan/NSC

11 September 2026

NSC hosts Kevin Rudd for a discussion on Australia’s strategic environment

The ANU National Security College was pleased to welcome back its founding figures, former Australian Prime Minister the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC, for a private roundtable discussion.

China
United States
Canada
critical minerals
artificial intelligence
Taiwan
AUKUS
middle powers

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11 May 2026

A Nobel economist models how AI rots the information environment

Meg Tapia | The Strategist

ABC News

08 August 2026

Is Australia falling behind in the AI race?

Rachel Nobel | ABC

Bio Brawl

20 February 2026

China recognises 16 companies as AI x biomanufacturing pioneers

Dirk van der Kley and Tom Campbell | Bio Brawl