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A more prepared Australia
In this paper, William Leben addresses the importance of preparedness in Australia and the need to build resilience to natural disasters.
  • Climate Change
  • Defence
  • Australia
  • Security
  • policy
  • geopolitics
  • resilience
  • Disaster relief
  • Humanitarian assistance
  • preparedness
The National Security Podcast
30 Apr 2026
The National Security Podcast

2026 National Defence Strategy: evolution, not revolution

In this episode, David Andrews joins Sharryn Parker to unpack Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy – what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what it means for national resilience and deterrence.

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The National Security Podcast
05 Mar 2026

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.

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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
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From Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific: what Australia can learn from Latvia on resilience
NSC was pleased to host Ivars Lasis, Under-Secretary of State (Political Director) at Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Russia
  • geopolitics
  • Conflict
  • Regional security
The National Security Podcast
11 Jul 2024
The National Security Podcast

Like-minded lessons: why Australia should be watching Europe's approach to China closely

In this episode, Janka Oertel joins Rory Medcalf to discuss how Europe is approaching the ‘China challenge’. 

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Former ambassador Ian Kemish writes about Europe's 'forgotten' war in debut novel Two Islands
Ian Kemish interview | ABC
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Navigating belonging and identity: the experiences of female Central Asian migrants in Australia
This chapter by Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva explores how female migrants from Central Asia negotiate belonging, identity, and adaptation in multicultural Australia.
  • Central Asia
  • geopolitics
  • Multiculturism
  • Migration

Community voices heard at ‘Securing Our Future 2026’
Rory Medcalf interview | ANU Observer

Asia isn't as peaceful as it seems
Huong Le Thu | Foreign Policy

In a fractured world order, where does the global south fit in?
Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva | The Conversation

Even the world’s most powerful navy cannot simply restore safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz
Jennifer Parker | Channel News Asia

Australian spy plane to watch Middle East battle space
David Andrews interview | Country News

For King Charles, this could be his greatest challenge
George Brandis | SMH

Australia is right to help defend Gulf states
Jennifer Parker | The Strategist

The Jakarta Treaty, “common security”, and international law
Danielle Ireland-Piper and David Andrews | ANZSIL

Israel’s strategic anchor to the east
Anthony Bergin and Ramesh Thakur | Australian Jewish News

‘Tragedy, death, violence’: ceasefire deal in Gaza is not on the ‘verge of a breakthrough’
Nicholas Rasmussen | Sky News

Don’t let Britain decline
John Bew | The New Statesman

Australia is right to support the US in Iran - but can only offer limited help
Jennifer Parker | Financial Review

A property developer goes to war
Hamish McDonald | Inside Story

The age of invasion
John Bew | The New Statesman

Lessons from Operation Epic Fury
Walter Colnaghi | National Security Industrial Policy

Taiwan is still working itself out
William Leben | The Interpreter

Hegseth praises Australia for ‘stepping up’ as he shifts tone on China
Rory Medcalf interview | SMH

Iran's position of power in the Strait of Hormuz
Jennifer Parker interview | ABC

Securing the Indo-Pacific arteries
Colin Koh | Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

Australia walks diplomatic tightrope on Iran War
Rory Medcalf interview | Bloomberg

Maritime gaps remain in Australia’s defence
Jennifer Parker | The Interpreter

The Chinese warships Australians never got to debate
Jennifer Parker | Lowy Institute

Xi is planning a ‘peaceful’ Taiwan deal Trump can accept
Rowan Callick | The Australian

Taiwan matters. Australia needs to understand why
Joe Keary, Nathan Attrill, Marc Ablong and Mark Harrison | The Strategist

Four years of folly: mired in Ukraine, Putin won’t back down
Peter Tesch | The Strategist

The rules of political engagement were rewritten this week, starting with Farage
George Brandis | SMH

Sabah’s borders: Indonesia joins Malaysia-Philippines dispute
Sue Thompson | Lowy Institute

What to learn from Iran’s outperformance in its meme war with the US
Meg Tapia | The Strategist

Why the world is spending more on weapons than ever before
David Andrews interview | The Newsmakers

Australia considers call for military help from Gulf states
David Andrews interview | ABC