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Artwork depicting the potential impact of misinformation and overstimulation on the internet social media
Adobe stock
24 November 2025

AI, digital literacy and the future of democracy

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.
  • digital
  • AI
  • Democracy and elections
  • misinformation
  • Disinformation & Media Manipulation
The Hon Clare O'Neil MP
Image: ANU Media
27 June 2024

Speech: Clare O’Neil on the challenges to our democracy

A speech delivered by the Hon Clare O’Neil MP at the NSC on 25 June 2024.
  • Democracy and elections
  • social cohesion
  • Social media
  • National security
Professor Rory Medcalf with Professor Rebekah Brown, the Hon Clare O'Neil MP, Professor Genevieve Bell and Tom Rogers.
Professor Rory Medcalf with Professor Rebekah Brown, the Hon Clare O'Neil MP, Professor Genevieve Bell and Tom Rogers. Image: ANU Media
Tue, 25 Jun 2024

The future of elections: integrity and trust in a changing environment

On 25 June 2024, NSC – in partnership with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and the International IDEA – hosted a public conversation to explore the future of elections in Australia.

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Professor Rory Medcalf with Professor Rebekah Brown, the Hon Clare O'Neil MP, Professor Genevieve Bell and Tom Rogers.
Professor Rory Medcalf with Professor Rebekah Brown, the Hon Clare O'Neil MP, Professor Genevieve Bell and Tom Rogers. Image: ANU Media
26 June 2024

The future of democracy and elections with Clare O'Neil and Tom Rogers

Minister O'Neil proposes two crucial factors at the heart of Australian democracy.
  • Democracy and elections
  • National security
  • Social media
The National Security Podcast
24 Oct 2024
The National Security Podcast

Beyond the ballot: misinformation, trust and truth in elections

In this episode, Tom Rogers and Vijay Rangarajan join Rory Medcalf to discuss congruent and colliding features of the Australian and British electoral systems: the role of losers' consent, the electoral commissions’ absolute independence, trust in democratic institutions, and influence of foreign interference come election time.

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The National Security Podcast
23 Oct 2025
The National Security Podcast

Democratic resilience in the digital age

In this episode Tom Rogers joins Tim Wilford to discuss the importance of democratic resilience in Australia, the role of civic engagement, and the challenges posed by misinformation in the digital age. 

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Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Image: Gage Skidmore on Flickr
22 July 2024

Canberra has no excuses for failing to prepare for Trump 2.0

Jennifer Jackett co-authors this article on how the Albanese government needs to be prepared for Trump's potential re-election.
  • United States
  • Trump
  • Democracy and elections
  • AUKUS
  • Alliances
The National Security Podcast
04 Jul 2024
The National Security Podcast

The future of Australian elections and Australian democracy

In this episode, Tom Rogers and Clare O’Neil discuss the importance of, and challenges facing, elections and democracy. With framing introductions from Rory Medcalf and Genevieve Bell.

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Xi Jinping
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
01 February 2026

Lonely reign after Xi Jinping’s military purge leaves him with just one ally

Rowan Callick writes about Xi Jinping’s systematic purging of the Chinese military leadership, which has consolidated his absolute power while leaving him profoundly isolated and the PLA unstable.
  • China
  • geopolitics
  • Democracy and elections
Rory Medcalf explains why national security matters for Australia's next election
ANU
02 April 2025

ANU Expert Explainers: Australia's security crossroads

Rory Medcalf | ANU TV
George Brandis on ABC
Image: ABC News
26 August 2024

Democracy in Crisis?

George Brandis interview | ABC News
Peter Dutton and Angus Taylor
Department of Home Affairs

On Saturday night, the Liberal Party looked like a train wreck

George Brandis | SMH