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Thu, 29 Apr - Fri, 30 Apr 2027

Women in national security: leadership and impact

This program explores the distinct challenges and opportunities women face while leading, or aspiring to lead, in critical sectors.
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Thu, 7 Nov 2024

Women in National Security LIVE

Women in National Security (WiNS) lunch and panel discussion on leadership and learning in the national security domain.
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The National Security Podcast
15 May 2025
The National Security Podcast

Insidious and underappreciated? The impact of gender-based violence on national security

In this episode, Elise Stephenson and Pascale Taplin join Danielle Ireland-Piper to discuss the complex relationship between extremism, gender and national security.

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Attendees and presenters at the WiNSPIRE program
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Breaking barriers: addressing gender equity and leadership in national security
NSC hosts the Women in National Security (WiNS): Leadership and Impact Program, aimed at fostering a more inclusive and dynamic national security community.
  • WiNS
  • Women in national security
  • Gender
  • Women’s leadership and political participation
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One small step: Women, Peace and Security in space
Dr Cassandra Steer, Dr Elise Stephenson and Sarah Furman discuss Women Peace and Security in space.
  • Security
  • Gender
  • space
  • space security
Caroline van Heuzen, Kerri Hartland, Meg Tapia, Heather Cook, Heather Smith, Gabriella Chippeck and Sally Bulkeley at WiNS LIVE 2024
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WiNS LIVE 2024: national security, intelligence and leadership in a complex and rapidly changing world
NSC hosted an engaging networking event and a live podcast recording to celebrate the role of women in national security.
  • Gender
  • Women in national security
  • WiNS
The National Security Podcast
11 Jun 2026
The National Security Podcast

Security, power and the perspectives we miss

In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Professor Valerie Hudson and Dr Elise Stephenson about realism, power and the perspectives often missing from traditional security debates.

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The security gap Australia can’t afford to ignore
Bec Strating and Elise Stephenson | Lowy Institute

Australia announces first female army chief
David Andrews interview | SBS

Without women, Australia’s defence force will struggle to recruit enough people
Sarah Percy, Danielle Chubb, Elise Stephenson, Maria Rost Rublee, Bec Strating | The Conversation