Dyason House Podcast

What is it like to see your city in flames? Where do you draw the line between terror and freedom? In this episode of Safe Harbour we take you behind Hong Kong's frontlines and into the lives of protesters fighting at all costs for what they believe in. Caution: Strong Language Written, recorded, edited and mixed by: Elliot Goodyer Hong Kong protest illustrator Kai Lan Egg: https://www.instagram.com/kai_lan_egg/ Music attribution: https://pastebin.com/embed_js/4qExm4G5

What is it like to see your city in flames? Where do you draw the line between terror and freedom? In this episode of Safe Harbour we take you behind Hong Kong's frontlines and into the lives of protesters fighting at all costs for what they believe in. Caution: Strong Language Written, recorded, edited and mixed by: Elliot Goodyer Hong Kong protest illustrator Kai Lan Egg: https://www.instagram.com/kai_lan_egg/ Music attribution: https://pastebin.com/embed_js/4qExm4G5

In this episode, Thenu discusses the common experiences of young women in International Affairs with two accomplished youth advocates: Caitlin Figueiredo and Yasmin Poole. Will it ever be normal to see multiple women in positions of power? How should current leaders handle systemic inequalities? How can women support each other to create change?

In this episode, Thenu discusses the common experiences of young women in International Affairs with two accomplished youth advocates: Caitlin Figueiredo and Yasmin Poole. Will it ever be normal to see multiple women in positions of power? How should current leaders handle systemic inequalities? How can women support each other to create change?

After disasters, especially those related to health, the response that we put forward is of vital importance. Mass amounts of death create emotional and logistical problems, and have far-reaching ramifications on global health security. In this final episode, join James Cafferky for an interview with Professor Stephen Cordner AM FAIIA on forensic pathology.

After disasters, especially those related to health, the response that we put forward is of vital importance. Mass amounts of death create emotional and logistical problems, and have far-reaching ramifications on global health security. In this final episode, join James Cafferky for an interview with Professor Stephen Cordner AM FAIIA on forensic pathology.

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, speculation has been rampant on the potential changes it could bring in international relations. Join James Cafferky in this second double-feature interview episode, to hear from Drs Angel Alcade, and Daniel McCarthy, stepping us through, first, the relationship between the pandemic and globalisation, and secondly, the relationship between the pandemic and IR more broadly.

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, speculation has been rampant on the potential changes it could bring in international relations. Join James Cafferky in this second double-feature interview episode, to hear from Drs Angel Alcade, and Daniel McCarthy, stepping us through, first, the relationship between the pandemic and globalisation, and secondly, the relationship between the pandemic and IR more broadly.

Climate change is a broad-reaching and dangerous threat, one which is no longer avoidable. Its impacts range from the environmental to the political, and intersect with international affairs on many fronts. Join James Cafferky in a double-feature interview of Professors Kathryn Bowen, and Tony Capon, in unpacking how they conceptualise the multi-faceted relationship between climate change and global health security.

Curious about what diplomats actually experience? AIIA Victoria invites you to the next instalment in the Meet the Diplomat series. In it, James Carey interviews former Australian Ambassador, Colin Heseltine. Colin had a career with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that included numerous senior positions and postings. He has served as Deputy Head of Mission in the Australian embassy in Beijing from 1982 to 1985, and from 1988 to 1992; as director of the Australian Commerce and Industry Office in Taiwan, and as Australia's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea from 2001 to 2005. He was appointed by the Australian government to head the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat in Singapore during Australia’s host APEC year in 2007.

Climate change is a broad-reaching and dangerous threat, one which is no longer avoidable. Its impacts range from the environmental to the political, and intersect with international affairs on many fronts. Join James Cafferky in a double-feature interview of Professors Kathryn Bowen, and Tony Capon, in unpacking how they conceptualise the multi-faceted relationship between climate change and global health security.

Curious about what diplomats actually experience? AIIA Victoria invites you to the next instalment in the Meet the Diplomat series. In it, James Carey interviews former Australian Ambassador, Colin Heseltine. Colin had a career with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that included numerous senior positions and postings. He has served as Deputy Head of Mission in the Australian embassy in Beijing from 1982 to 1985, and from 1988 to 1992; as director of the Australian Commerce and Industry Office in Taiwan, and as Australia's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea from 2001 to 2005. He was appointed by the Australian government to head the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat in Singapore during Australia’s host APEC year in 2007.

The World Health Organization (WHO)has been in the news recently; its profile was heightened following its leadership in the Covid-19 response - or perceived failure to lead - and in the US's withdrawal after criticisms of bias. Join James Cafferky in an interview of WHO expert, and recent WHO retiree, Professor Vivian Lin, in walking through what the enigmatic multinational organisation actually does, the challenges it faces, and the importance of health systems thinking.

Global Health Security is a term that has been much used in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. What it actually means, though, is not readily apparent - beyond this ambiguity, what is the field's exact relevance today? Join James Cafferky in an interview of Professor Helen Evans AO FAIIA in unpacking the phrase, and exploring some of the crises of today's implications for the future.

The World Health Organization (WHO)has been in the news recently; its profile was heightened following its leadership in the Covid-19 response - or perceived failure to lead - and in the US's withdrawal after criticisms of bias. Join James Cafferky in an interview of WHO expert, and recent WHO retiree, Professor Vivian Lin, in walking through what the enigmatic multinational organisation actually does, the challenges it faces, and the importance of health systems thinking.

Global Health Security is a term that has been much used in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. What it actually means, though, is not readily apparent - beyond this ambiguity, what is the field's exact relevance today? Join James Cafferky in an interview of Professor Helen Evans AO FAIIA in unpacking the phrase, and exploring some of the crises of today's implications for the future.

Following President Donald Trump’s so-called Middle East 'Peace to Prosperity' Plan, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu recently highlighted Israel’s intention to annex parts of the West Bank. In this episode, Dr Michelle Lesh at the University of Melbourne discusses the significance of this move and her experience working in the area.

Following President Donald Trump’s so-called Middle East 'Peace to Prosperity' Plan, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu recently highlighted Israel’s intention to annex parts of the West Bank. In this episode, Dr Michelle Lesh at the University of Melbourne discusses the significance of this move and her experience working in the area.

Diplomacy is the most important institution of our society of states. Diplomacy’s main aim is to enable states to secure their foreign policy objectives without resorting to force. Its primary tools are international dialogue and negotiation. Its success for any country is influenced by both the country’s hard and soft power with diplomats playing an important role in the projection of soft power. Based on a career spent promoting Australia’s interests overseas, John Richardson, former Ambassador to Brazil, discusses with James Carey what it means to conduct diplomacy, what a diplomatic negotiation looks like, and his experience of bridging cultural gaps.

Diplomacy is the most important institution of our society of states. Diplomacy’s main aim is to enable states to secure their foreign policy objectives without resorting to force. Its primary tools are international dialogue and negotiation. Its success for any country is influenced by both the country’s hard and soft power with diplomats playing an important role in the projection of soft power. Based on a career spent promoting Australia’s interests overseas, John Richardson, former Ambassador to Brazil, discusses with James Carey what it means to conduct diplomacy, what a diplomatic negotiation looks like, and his experience of bridging cultural gaps.

Emmy-nominated Australian Journalist, Karishma Vyas, discusses her career as an international reporter. In doing so, this episode unravels the phenomenon of fake news and political polarisation while debating the importance of press freedom and equal representation in the media.

Emmy-nominated Australian Journalist, Karishma Vyas, discusses her career as an international reporter. In doing so, this episode unravels the phenomenon of fake news and political polarisation while debating the importance of press freedom and equal representation in the media.

After an introduction to the series, this special edition of the Dyason House podcast begins with Gillian Triggs. Leaving behind a very successful career as an international lawyer and academic, the former President of the Human Rights Commission has recently become Assistant Secretary-General of the UNHR. With Gillian’s exclusive insight into the UN Refugee agency, this episode sheds light on the interplay between current refugee crises and the COVID-19 global pandemic.

After an introduction to the series, this special edition of the Dyason House podcast begins with Gillian Triggs. Leaving behind a very successful career as an international lawyer and academic, the former President of the Human Rights Commission has recently become Assistant Secretary-General of the UNHR. With Gillian’s exclusive insight into the UN Refugee agency, this episode sheds light on the interplay between current refugee crises and the COVID-19 global pandemic.

In this episode we spoke with long-term watcher of Kurds, Monash University's Will Gourlay, about the Kurdish struggle for political equality in Turkey. As President Erdogan moves to consolidate his support, he appears increasingly likely to forsake the Kurdish cause for Turkish nationalist support.

In this episode we spoke with long-term watcher of Kurds, Monash University's Will Gourlay, about the Kurdish struggle for political equality in Turkey. As President Erdogan moves to consolidate his support, he appears increasingly likely to forsake the Kurdish cause for Turkish nationalist support.

Since coming to power in 2002, President Erdogan has slowly dismantled Turkey's democracy, suppressing press freedoms and concentrating constitutional authority in his hands. The Turkish people are split with ‘Black Turks’ lionising his conservative credentials while 'White Turks' bemoan the slide to authoritarianism. However, Erdogan-aligned candidates faltered at recent municipal elections, inspiring fresh hope for change. Has the President's pyramid begun to crumble?

Since coming to power in 2002, President Erdogan has slowly dismantled Turkey's democracy, suppressing press freedoms and concentrating constitutional authority in his hands. The Turkish people are split with ‘Black Turks’ lionising his conservative credentials while 'White Turks' bemoan the slide to authoritarianism. However, Erdogan-aligned candidates faltered at recent municipal elections, inspiring fresh hope for change. Has the President's pyramid begun to crumble?

With America's global influence in decline and China steadfast in its pursuit of regional dominance, Australia sits at the cross-roads of an uncertain future. This week we spoke with national security expert Dr Euan Graham about whether Australia is prepared for the Asian Century or doomed to conflict with China.

With America's global influence in decline and China steadfast in its pursuit of regional dominance, Australia sits at the cross-roads of an uncertain future. This week we spoke with national security expert Dr Euan Graham about whether Australia is prepared for the Asian Century or doomed to conflict with China.

Tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir have reignited after India stripped the contested border region of its long-standing autonomy. We spoke with India expert Dr. Pradeep Taneja to understand why Kashmir is beset by instability and uncertainty over its political future.

Tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir have reignited after India stripped the contested border region of its long-standing autonomy. We spoke with India expert Dr. Pradeep Taneja to understand why Kashmir is beset by instability and uncertainty over its political future.

For the first episode of Season 4, we spoke with Prof. John Burns about the evolving political crisis in Hong Kong. Frustrations over Chief Executive Carrie Lam's handling of the proposed extradition bill has pushed millions onto the streets and led to wider calls for fully democratic elections.

For the first episode of Season 4, we spoke with Prof. John Burns about the evolving political crisis in Hong Kong. Frustrations over Chief Executive Carrie Lam's handling of the proposed extradition bill has pushed millions onto the streets and led to wider calls for fully democratic elections.

Today we spoke with Dr. Sebastian Kaempf, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies at the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland, to discuss the role a transforming global media landscape is playing in contemporary conflicts, the visualisation of warfare in popular culture and what this means for traditional media institutions.

Today we spoke with Dr. Sebastian Kaempf, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies at the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland, to discuss the role a transforming global media landscape is playing in contemporary conflicts, the visualisation of warfare in popular culture and what this means for traditional media institutions.

Today we had a discussion with Zara Kimpton OAM, National Vice President of the Australian Institute of International Affairs and the head of the Australian delegation for the Women20, an official G20 engagement group forming a transnational network of women’s organizations, female entrepreneurs associations and think tanks. Zara talked us through the key areas of engagement for the W20, how we can turn ideas into effective action on gender equality, and the role Australia is playing in supporting the W20 agenda.

Today we had a discussion with Zara Kimpton OAM, National Vice President of the Australian Institute of International Affairs and the head of the Australian delegation for the Women20, an official G20 engagement group forming a transnational network of women’s organizations, female entrepreneurs associations and think tanks. Zara talked us through the key areas of engagement for the W20, how we can turn ideas into effective action on gender equality, and the role Australia is playing in supporting the W20 agenda.

India, the most populous democracy in the world, is asserting itself as a force on the world stage at an impressive rate. With a development this rapid, there are bound to be complications. This episode saw us sit down with Professor Craig Jeffrey, Director of the Australia India Institute, to discuss some of the challenges facing youth in India, the surprising innovations employed to overcome them, and the social phenomenon of ‘time-pass’.

India, the most populous democracy in the world, is asserting itself as a force on the world stage at an impressive rate. With a development this rapid, there are bound to be complications. This episode saw us sit down with Professor Craig Jeffrey, Director of the Australia India Institute, to discuss some of the challenges facing youth in India, the surprising innovations employed to overcome them, and the social phenomenon of ‘time-pass’.

For today’s episode we were joined by Alexey Muraviev of Curtin University, an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Social Sciences & Security Studies and a leading academic in Australia on Russia. We discuss the role that Russia plays in the Pacific, the ways in which soft and hard power can be asserted, and why we should never forget that Russia never gave up its title of super-power.

For today’s episode we were joined by Alexey Muraviev of Curtin University, an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Social Sciences & Security Studies and a leading academic in Australia on Russia. We discuss the role that Russia plays in the Pacific, the ways in which soft and hard power can be asserted, and why we should never forget that Russia never gave up its title of super-power.

Today Dr Ben Wellings, senior lecturer in International Relations at Monash University, Clayton, talked us through the rise of Euroscepticism, what the Anglosphere is and how the challenges of Brexit may stem from an identity crisis within the UK.

Today Dr Ben Wellings, senior lecturer in International Relations at Monash University, Clayton, talked us through the rise of Euroscepticism, what the Anglosphere is and how the challenges of Brexit may stem from an identity crisis within the UK.

In this episode we sat down for a chat with Dr Charles T. Hunt, a Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow at Social & Global Studies Centre, RMIT to discuss what constitutes the success of a peacekeeping mission, the challenges that a “robust turn” in UN missions poses, and what it takes to construct conditions for lasting peace. Dr Charles T. Hunt will be giving a talk on the protection of civilians in UN peace operations at the Australian Institute for International Affairs Victoria on May 29th, 2019.

In this episode we sat down for a chat with Dr Charles T. Hunt, a Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow at Social & Global Studies Centre, RMIT to discuss what constitutes the success of a peacekeeping mission, the challenges that a “robust turn” in UN missions poses, and what it takes to construct conditions for lasting peace. Dr Charles T. Hunt will be giving a talk on the protection of civilians in UN peace operations at the Australian Institute for International Affairs Victoria on May 29th, 2019.

We speak with Professor Jacqui True and Assoc. Professor Katrina Lee-Koo, Director and Associate Director of The Monash Centre for Gender Peace and Security, to shed some light on what gender, peace and security studies entail, what happens when women are given full agency and meaningful participation in the peace process and why we need to continue standing up for under-represented groups impacted by violence.

Today we spoke with Professor Jacqui True and Assoc. Professor Katrina Lee-Koo, Director and Associate Director of The Monash Centre for Gender Peace and Security, to shed some light on what gender, peace and security studies entail, what happens when women are given full agency and meaningful participation in the peace process and why we need to continue standing up for under-represented groups impacted by violence.

In the final episode of series 2, we're joined by Associate Professor Barbara Keys of the University of Melbourne. Barbara is an historian of international affairs, and the author of two books - Reclaiming American Virtue and Globalizing Sport. In 2019, she will serve as the president of the Society of Historians of American Foreign Relations. This week, we discuss human rights and sports diplomacy.

In the final episode of series 2, we're joined by Associate Professor Barbara Keys of the University of Melbourne. Barbara is an historian of international affairs, and the author of two books - Reclaiming American Virtue and Globalizing Sport. In 2019, she will serve as the president of the Society of Historians of American Foreign Relations. This week, we discuss human rights and sports diplomacy.

This week we’re joined by award winning expert on North Korea, Jean Lee. Jean currently serves as Director of Hyundai Motor Korea Foundation Centre for Korean History and Public Policy at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars. She also led the Associated Press’ coverage of the Korean Peninsula between 2008 and 2013, becoming the first American Reporter granted extensive access on the ground in North Korea, and opened the Associated Press’ Pyongyang bureau in 2012. This week, we discuss her experiences, and the North Korean economy.