Podcasts about defence policy

Keir Starmer has called the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship at a British yacht sailing across the Channel on Tuesday ‘deeply concerning and reckless'. Russia's defence ministry said the yacht was on a ‘dangerous course' and several attempts were made to contact it – a claim disputed by the retired couple onboard the 40ft yacht. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

John Healey has resigned as defence secretary over the government's military spending plans, in another significant blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan “falls well short of what is required for defence” and that he would have had to take decisions that “could make Britain less safe”. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's policy editor, Kiran Stacey Healey quits in row with Starmer over military spending. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

What are One Nation's aspirations and policies for domestic manufacturing, infrastructure and military capability? In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by Senator Malcolm Roberts, who is representing Pauline Hanson's One Nation political party. Senator Roberts holds a bachelor of engineering (honours) from the University of Queensland and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He previously worked as a mining engineer and general manager in the coal industry before entering federal politics. The podcast conversation includes the following topics: One Nation's defence policy framework and its focus on national self-sufficiency, logistics and manufacturing capability. The importance of sovereign capability in food production, energy security and defence industry resilience. Defence infrastructure proposals, including northern rail logistics corridors and domestic steel production. The role of accountability, military culture and leadership within the Australian Defence Force. Debate surrounding diversity initiatives, recruitment challenges and "warrior culture" in defence. Australia's defence procurement strategy, including perspectives on AUKUS, submarine acquisition and foreign defence partnerships. The balance between supporting domestic defence manufacturing while ensuring access to proven military capability. Concerns regarding governance, bureaucracy and decision making within defence procurement and public administration. Finally, the discussion wraps up looking at the future of Australian defence preparedness, including the intersection of infrastructure, manufacturing and national sovereignty. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Against the backdrop of a more turbulent geopolitical environment. the European Union has increased its effort to ensure that its citizens are protected. In his remarks to the IIEA, Guillaume de la Brosse, Head of Unit for Defence Policy and Innovation at the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space at the European Commission (DG DEFIS), discusses progress on the implementation of the White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030, as well as the work of the EU in meeting the challenges of an increasingly insecure world.    About the Speaker: Guillaume de La Brosse is currently Head of Unit, Defence Policy and Innovation at DG DEFIS. Previously, he was Head of Unit in charge of Innovation and New Space - Space Defence in the Commission (Direction-General for Defence Industry and Space). Guillaume joined the Commission in 2016, as member of the Commission's think-tank and member of the UK Task Force, where he dealt with security, defence, and space. 

Fiona Harvey tells Nosheen Iqbal why the climate crisis is a threat to national security. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Keir Starmer has hit back at Labour peer George Robertson's criticisms about defence funding. Why has the government been slow to prioritise defence and what trade-offs is Keir Starmer willing to make in order to increase spending?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Canada says it stands for human rights, but its foreign policy often reflects hard-nosed realities. Prime Minister Mark Carney argues Canada must deal with the world as it is, but Ottawa is deepening ties with countries like the UAE and China despite serious human rights concerns. So when values clash with economics and geopolitics, what really drives Canada's decisions? The Rundown begins there, before turning to the latest developments in the war in Iran and its global fallout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee joins Anton Savage to discuss the Munich Security Conference and what lies ahead for Ireland's defence policy in 2026.

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee joins Anton Savage to discuss the Munich Security Conference and what lies ahead for Ireland's defence policy in 2026.

Recording of the 251. episode of Europe Calling on the 28th of January. In collaboration with Hannah Neumann, MEP.

Aufzeichnung der 51. Ausgabe von Europe Calling. Am 28.01.2026 in Zusammenarbeit mit Hannah Neumann MdEP.

CFRC broadcast journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Museum of Health Care's transition to the Canadian Museum of Health Care and Council's approval of the 2026 municipal budget, including a 3.75 per cent property tax increase and key investments in housing, infrastructure, and emergency services. Henry Walker dives into the latest at Queen’s, highlighting TEDxQueensU 2026, new advisory leadership at the Queen's Centre for International and Defence Policy, and the university's global impact rankings. The episode wraps up with your weekly weather and traffic outlook with Jesse Bell, plus calendars with Giulianna Gonsalves, bringing you concerts and events across Kingston.

Arrests and anti-Israel chanting have marred a Europa League football clash in the British city of Birmingham featuring Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa - the favourite team of William, the Prince of Wales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ward hosts Dr Chijiwa Yasuaki, Chief, International Conflict Division, National Institute for Defence Studies (NIDS), Ministry of Defence, Dr Jennifer Lind, Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Dartmouth, and Dr Sayuri Romei, Senior Fellow in the German Marshall Fund, GMF, Indo-Pacific Program. They discuss the evolution of Japan's post-war defence policy in light of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Robert, Yasuaki, Jennifer and Sayuri discuss:  Evolution of Japan's defence policy — shift from post-war defensive defence doctrine to recent adoption of counter-strike capability, expanded defence budget and multi-domain defence forceRole of external environment and alliances — China's rise, North Korea's threat, Russia's actions and shifting US commitments shaping Japan's security trajectoryDomestic politics and public opinion — gradual change in attitudes, reduced resistance to defence reforms and evolving consensus on stronger defence postureUS-Japan alliance deepening — institutional developments, interoperability improvements, establishment of joint command structures, people-to-people ties strengthening alliance foundationsWe hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to Japan Memo on your podcast platform of choice. If you have any comments or questions, please contact us at japanchair@iiss.org. Date recorded: 6 August 2025 Japan Memo is recorded and produced at the IISS in London.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Michael Shoebridge, Strategic Analysis Australia director, to unpack the debate about Australia's level of defence spending and a host of other topics. The pair discuss a range of issues, including: Responding to calls for Australia to shake off the “shackles” of the Australia–US alliance to pursue a truly “independent” foreign and defence policy and posture. The costs and challenges associated with pursuing such a doctrine, particularly when the government is already balking at lifting spending beyond 2 per cent. The ongoing challenges facing the Australian Defence Force and its capacity to acquire the minimum level of capability required to defend the nation. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

The European Union is working more closely with Turkey on defence, aiming to build military independence as fears grow over Russia and doubts linger about continued US support. Earlier this month, EU and Turkish officials met under the bloc's Common Security and Defence Policy for the first time in three years. The talks are part of a push to develop a more independent European defence system, amid concerns that a second Donald Trump presidency might weaken NATO's guarantee to protect Europe. Many see Turkey as well-placed to help meet the EU's defence goals. “We have huge potential for cooperation with Turkey,” said Federico Donelli, an international relations expert at Trieste University. He pointed out that Turkey has the second-largest army in NATO, and that “many European defence systems are in some way compatible with Turkish military hardware because the majority of EU members are NATO members”. Donelli said Turkey's fast-growing defence sector could help the EU's efforts to rearm. “Turkey is one of the emerging players in the security market. One of Turkey's key assets is producing efficiently at a lower cost compared with American or Israeli companies.” Ankara's expanding military Turkey was recently admitted to the EU's €150 billion Safety Assistance for Europe arms procurement programme. While Turkey is not yet one of the top 10 global weapons producers, it has made major advances in certain areas. It is one of the world's biggest producers of military drones and has developed a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. Last year, Turkish company Repkon built a munitions factory in the United States using technology designed to speed up production. And this month, Turkey's drone maker Baykar signed a deal with Italy's Leonardo to develop drones together. The deal is expected to help Baykar meet EU rules that require 65 percent of the value of any arms contract to go to an EU firm. Sinan Ciddi, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington, said Turkey brings valuable assets to the table. “Turkey has a vast ability not only to procure and manufacture but also to supply these, that's readily available. So, on the physical side, it's great,” said Ciddi. Concerns over Turkish politics But Turkey's position on the war in Ukraine has raised eyebrows. Ankara has kept ties with both Kyiv and Moscow, and Ciddi said this creates a dilemma for the EU. “On the political side, it puts the EU in a rather precarious position of having to rely on a country like Turkey simply because, you know, Turkey has been playing both sides of this conflict, so it's a double-edged sword,” he said. Greece and Cyprus are also worried about closer defence ties between the EU and Turkey. Both have territorial disputes with Ankara. While relations between Athens and Ankara have improved, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis insists that any defence deal with Turkey must include a clear promise to drop threats of war. Turkey has said for 30 years it might use force if Greece extends its territorial waters in the Aegean Sea. Athens says it has a legal right to do so under a UN maritime convention. Turkey has rejected the demand, saying the issue should be resolved through talks. Mitsotakis is due to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of this month's NATO summit. Greek, Cypriot objections sidelined Greece and Cyprus still have veto powers in the EU and have used them against Turkey in the past. But Federico Donelli said Russia's actions have changed the mood in Europe. “Nowadays, I think the priority of European countries – and the European Union as a whole – is more important than any concerns from Cyprus and Greece,” said Donelli. “I don't think they will be able to halt this process,” he added. “Honestly, the priority for European countries is security: to increase production and to cooperate with all actors who can help in the defence sector.” In a move widely seen as a way to get around Greek and Cypriot opposition, the EU has now made decisions on arms procurement subject to majority voting. Even so, Greece and Cyprus could still slow things down diplomatically. But with France and Germany pushing hard to boost Europe's defences, deeper ties with Turkey are likely to move ahead.

Europe faces an acute and growing threat. The EU Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030 outlines how Europe will need to do more to ensure to protect European citizens. This IIEA panel discusses how Europe can develop its capabilities. Moreover, it explores how European Member States can collaborate effectively to replenish diminished stocks of equipment to not only provide for their own security, but also to meaningfully support partners such as Ukraine in their defence against Russia's war of aggression. This event has been organised in association with the European Commission Representation in Ireland. Speakers include: Minister Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Guillaume de la Brosse, Head of Unit for Defence Policy and Innovation at DG DEFIS Brigadier General (Retired) Tony Cudmore, Former Brigadier General in the Irish Defence Forces and Adjunct Lecturer at Maynooth University Dr Alice Ekman, Research Director at the EU Institute for Strategic Studies (EUISS) Professor Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute. This event was moderated by Catherine Day, Former Secretary-General of the European Commission and IIEA Board member

The was much to like about the 2025 UK SDR: an uncomfortable but honest diagnosis of the state of Britain's military; a characterisation of the world order and future threats; and a vigour to addressing the challenges. Professor Paul Cornish from the University Of Exeter's Centre for the Public Understanding of Defence and Security picks apart the issues in the document, as well as what was not in it. If ‘Who was it for?' is perhaps the most revealing question and answer, then ‘So what will Allies and adversaries make of it?' is the most worrying aspect. For those who think Paul and the team at CPUDS couldn't do better, the link below takes you to a series of essays that articulates a different take on the challenges and responses written over a couple of weeks during the Winter of 2024/2025. Writing a defence review is tough but not impossible. https://paulcornish.substack.com/p/uk-strategic-defence?utm_campaign=reaction&utm_medium=email&utm_source=substack&utm_content=post

Former Guardian security editor Richard Norton-Taylor talks through the strategic defence review and Britain's new plans to be ready for war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Keir Starmer promised to make Britain ‘battle-ready' as he announced the government's defence spending plans. But what does that actually look like? And how will the government pay for it? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the strategic defence review and ask: is the UK really ready for war? Plus, they look ahead to next week's spending review.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

After a long wait, the Coalition’s multi-billion-dollar defence policy is here. Is it too late to help them at the polls? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom tackle a much-requested topic - the Greens recent defence policy announcement. Along with withdrawing from AUKUS and reducing military spending, the policy would also invest in local production of defensive drones and missiles. Are the Greens secret warmongers? Are Emerald and Tom secret hacks? Did the Greens fail to anticipate attacks from the left and the Victorian Socialists? Should we even have a military, or capitalism!?! ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SIXTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links - Policy announcement -https://greens.org.au/news/media-release/greens-announce-new-policy-decouple-australia-us-military Australian Socialism Substack response -https://australiansocialism.substack.com/p/giving-the-green-light-to-imperialism Vic Socialists respond on Twitter -https://x.com/vic_socialists/status/1904001724475720149 Purple Pingers response video -https://www.tiktok.com/@purplepingers/video/7484825640823278855?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc IPAN tweet in support -https://x.com/IPAusNet/status/1903217015042740439 Hear Emerald’s sister to join for a discussion on the ethics of autonomous warfare - Patreon Bonus: Killer Robots (ft. Georgia Hinds - Emerald’s sister!) - April 26, 2023 Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audio of a talk on the difference Christian faith makes to Defence policy by Professor Tom Simpson given in The Jubilee Room, Westminster Hall on Monday 24th February 2025

Keir Starmer has announced an increase in defence spending ahead of his trip to Washington this week. The announcement would not have been made now if he was not meeting President Trump. Many questions arise from this. Is Starmer right to make the move before the publication of the strategic defence review in an attempt to please Trump? Is he right to cut spending on aid to pay for it? Is the increase enough? Where does the international crisis leave the “special relationship”? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer says he is willing to deploy British forces to Ukraine as part of a peace agreement. But are they prepared? Dan Sabbagh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Guardian's central and eastern Europe correspondent, Shaun Walker, talks through a seismic week, as the president sidelined Kyiv and other European capitals from negotiations on the ending the war and then called into question the future of US support for Europe's security altogether. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Greg Marchildon speaks with Asa McKercher about his book, Building a Special Relationship: Canada-US Relations in the Eisenhower Era, 1953–61. Building a Special Relationship explores a lesser-known period in U.S.-Canada relations during the 1950s, when officials from both countries developed a strong culture of bilateral cooperation amid the escalating tensions of the Cold War. Asa McKercher is an associate professor at St. Francis Xavier University, a senior fellow at the Bill Graham Centre, and a fellow at Queen's Centre for International and Defence Policy. He is editor-in-chief of International Journal and the author of several books, including Canada and the World since 1867 and Camelot and Canada: Canadian-American Relations in the Kennedy Era. Michael D. Stevenson is a history professor at Lakehead University. He authored Canada's Greatest Wartime Muddle: National Selective Service and the Mobilization of Human Resources during WWII and edited the 1957–58 volumes of Documents on Canadian External Relations. Image Credit: UBC Press If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

As the U.S. prepares for a showdown between vice-president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, The Agenda looks at the historic nature of the race. For more on this, we're joined by: Vivian Salama (National Politics Reporter, The Wall Street Journal), Andrew Coyne (Columnist for The Globe and Mail), and Kim Nossal (Professor emeritus in the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen's University) and author of "Canada Alone: Navigating the Post-American World." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest episode, host Meia Nouwens, IISS Senior Fellow for Chinese Security and Defence Policy, is joined by IISS experts Henry Boyd, Fenella McGerty and Karl Dewey to dissect the critical outcomes of the NATO Leaders Summit held in Washington DC. The discussion navigates through the latest trends in NATO defence spending, the need for greater budget transparency, and the pressing challenges the alliance faces. The episode highlights the importance of efficient defence spending, enhanced integration, and robust collaboration among NATO allies. Additionally, it covers the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the potential repercussions of the upcoming US elections on NATO's cohesion and strategic insights into the alliance's future. We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate and subscribe to Sounds Strategic on the podcast platform of your choice. Date of Recording: 29 July 2024 The podcast is recorded and produced by the IISS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With elections looming on 4 July, the UK faces a turning point in its relationships with Europe and the wider world. Though there are three weeks of campaigning to go, all signs point to a substantial victory for the opposition Labour Party and a total collapse for the governing Conservative - or Tory - Party.To help us explore the impact this election will have on the UK's foreign and defence policy we've been joined by Ben Jones, whose fascinating research explores the impact of military cooperation on state sovereignty. As a lecturer in European foreign policy here at King's College London and with his extensive experience of the UK political scene, in this podcast Ben sets out the challenges a new UK government will face in a rapidly changing world. The background music is by Through the City by Crowander, and the production for this podcast was by Daniel Mansfield. 

Is Ireland's policy for defence working? One opinion is that Ireland is totally defenceless, unable to protect critical infrastructure or even pretend to secure its own borders. That's according to Eoin Drea, Senior research officer at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Philip O'Connor, freelance journalist in Sweden, takes us through the main issues.

The Guardian's Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about Rishi Sunak's big speech on security and how he hopes to draw a dividing line between the Conservatives and Labour. And Keir Starmer will meet union bosses on Tuesday but anger is brewing over Natalie Elphicke and rumours about Labour's plan to water down pledges on workers' rights. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Kim Nossal about the Canada-US relationship during a hypothetical second Trump Presidency. You can find Kim's book, titled "Canada Alone: Navigating the Post-American World" here: https://www.amazon.ca/Canada-Alone-Navigating-Post-American-World/dp/1459752457 Participants' bios - Kim Richard Nossal is Professor Emeritus at Queen's University where he headed the Department of Political Studies and later served as director of the Centre for International and Defence Policy and then executive director of the Queen's School of Policy Studies. Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Read & Watch: - "The Dean of Shandong: Confessions of a Minor Bureaucrat at a Chinese University", by Daniel A. Bell: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691247120/the-dean-of-shandong Recording Date: April 17, 2024.

This week's Defence Deconstructed is all about Our North, Strong and Free, Canada's defence policy update. First, Dave Perry and Nicolas Todd discuss the relevant aspects of the policy to the defence industry, with a focus on the budget and procurement projects outlined in the document. This is the recording of a webinar co-organized with CADSI. To access the slides, go to: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/cdfai/pages/5568/attachments/original/1712957147/Canadas_Updated_Defence_Policy—Industry_Reactions.pdf?1712957147 Then, Dave Perry is joined by RAdm (ret'd) Jeff Hamilton, Dr. Rob Huebert, Dr. Philippe Lagassé, and Charlotte Duval-Lantoine to deconstruct the various aspects of the policy. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Guest bios: Nicolas Todd is Vice President Policy, Communications and Government Relations at CADSI. https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/cms4/Executive-Team Jeff Hamilton is a retired Rear-Admiral and the senior advisor, defence and security at EY. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hamilton-m-s-m-and-bar-c-d-radm-ret%E2%80%99d-7b8a762b Rob Huebert is a Professor at the University of Calgary and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. https://www.cgai.ca/rob_huebert Philippe Lagassé is Associate Professor at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. https://www.cgai.ca/Philippe_Lagasse Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is a Fellow and the Ottawa Operations Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. https://www.cgai.ca/charlotte_duval_lantoine Host bio Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry Recording Date: 12 Apr 2024 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

The federal government announced plans to significantly increase military spending, aiming to expand the Canadian Forces and invest in new equipment. David Pugliese of the Ottawa Citizen joined the show to discuss the budget details, the equipment to be purchased, and how this aligns with allies' expectations on military expenditure. Background reading:Liberal government defence policy boosts military spending, commits to new purchases of helicopters, missiles, aircraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Blair, Defence Minister; Yves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget Officer; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone.

The Canadian government has released a comprehensive defence policy document in response to the changing global security landscape, mainly focusing on challenges emerging in the Arctic region.  Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than a million Palestinians have been crammed into the city of Rafah -  which is being bombed by Israel with the imminent threat of a ground invasion. Western media, however, has once again failed to communicate the severity of this moment.Contributors:Laura Albast - Media Analyst, Institute for Palestine Studies-USANabih Bulos - Middle East Bureau Chief, LA TimesAdel Iskandar - Professor of Global Communication, Simon Fraser UniversityJacob Magid - US Bureau Chief, The Times of IsraelOn our radar:Haaretz newspaper published an article about Israeli soldiers cooking food in Palestinian homes– the same homes these soldiers chased them out of, all while Palestinians themselves are being starved by Israel. Nic Muirhead on the mocking of Palestinian suffering.The Kremlin's youth militarisation pushSince Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has invested considerably in managing domestic perceptions of the war - including among younger citizens.With the war dragging on, the government's youth propaganda has escalated. Educational institutions have become part of an orchestrated effort to shape loyal militarised nationalists and passive media consumers.Contributors:Alexander Borodikhin - Editor, MediazonaEkaterina Kotrikadze - Anchor, TV RainIan Garner - Professor, Queen's University Centre for International and Defence Policy

In this special three-part episode: David Wroe speaks to economist, lawyer and author, Misha Zelinsky, about his new novel ‘The Sun Will Rise', which is inspired by his experience covering Russia's invasion of Ukraine for the Australian Financial Review. They discuss the overarching theme of the book and its characters, as well as the message Misha hopes people will take away from the book. They also discuss the latest developments in the war, the risk of war fatigue, and why democracies must continue to provide support to Ukraine. Next, Alex Bristow speaks to Dr Arzan Tarapore, South Asia research scholar at Stanford University's Asia-Pacific Research Center and Senior Fellow at ASPI. They discuss the upcoming Quad Summit in India in 2024, the topics likely to be discussed, and how the diplomatic partnership has evolved over time. They also explore how the Quad complements existing minilateral partnerships, and whether the group should have a bigger focus on security. Finally, David Wroe speaks to Jennifer Parker, the Director of Defence Policy at the Australian National University's National Security College, and Dr Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy and Capability at ASPI. They discuss Jennifer's recent ASPI report ‘An Australian Maritime Strategy: Resourcing the Royal Australian Navy' which calls for an urgent expansion of the Royal Australian Navy fleet to adequately protect Australia's vast maritime interests. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.thesunwillrisebook.com/ https://www.aspi.org.au/report/australian-maritime-strategy Guests: David Wroe Misha Zelinsky Alex Bristow Dr Arzan Tarapore Jennifer Parker Dr Malcolm Davis Music: "Just Wondering" by Maarten Schellekens, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk

In an epic achievement, Shawnee chief Tecumseh (1768–1813) brought together warring Native American tribes to stand up against the European settlers as they were pushing further West. His strategy included coalitions and the mobilisation of society as America had never seen before. In this episode, Beatrice and Paul are joined by Dr Kori Schake, Director of Foreign and Defence Policy at the American Enterprise Institute. Tecumseh, initially just the younger brother of a Shawnee chief, rose to fame along with his younger brother Tenskwatawa, a shamanic figure. Together they launched a movement that bridged age-old divisions among the Native American tribes. Social reforms – the repudiation of European imports such as alcohol, and a return to native customs – went hand in hand with political mobilisation and then military operations to roll back the encroachment of European settlements on Native American territory. Dr Schake has developed a passion for the Shawnee chief. She is a practitioner of strategy, having served in several high positions in the US Defense and State Departments and on the National Security Council. She was a foreign policy adviser to the McCain-Palin 2008 presidential campaign and has previously held the Distinguished Chair of International Security Studies at West Point.

What prompted New Zealand (NZ) to develop its inaugural National Security Strategy? Will NZ's change of government mean a change of strategy? And can increasing alignment between NZ and Australia be expected on key security issues? In this episode, Anna Powles and Suzannah Jessep join Jennifer Parker to talk about New Zealand's first National Security Strategy and what it means for the region, Australia and New Zealand itself. Suzannah Jessep is the Director of Research and Engagement at the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Dr Anna Powles is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University. Jennifer Parker is Director, Defence Policy at the ANU National Security College Show notes: ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more Aotearoa's National Security Strategy: find out more NZ Defence Policy and Strategy Statement 2023: find out more Asia NZ Foundation report – Perceptions of Asia: find out more MFAT's 2023 Strategic Foreign Policy Assessment: find out more New Zealand's Security Threat Environment 2023: find out more Australia's Defence Strategic Review 2023: find out more We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost six months have passed since the release of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR), and this episode Darren is joined by Zack Cooper, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, for an American perspective on Australia's defence policy. The conversation starts with a basic conceptual model and fundamental tensions with Australia's alliance with the US, before traversing a range of contemporary issues, including AUKUS, the possible re-election of Donald Trump and battlefield lessons from Ukraine. Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing by Corbin Duncan and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links Zack Cooper, biography: https://www.aei.org/profile/zack-cooper/ Department of Defence, “National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023”, April 2023: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/reviews-inquiries/defence-strategic-review Institute for the Study of War: https://www.understandingwar.org/ Binge Mode: Harry Potter (podcast): https://podbay.fm/p/binge-mode-harry-potter  

Claus Hjort Frederiksen, Denmark's former defence minister and Lars Findsen former head of Denmark's foreign intelligence agency, have been charged with divulging state secrets and face lengthy prison sentences. Harry Davies investigates why the scandal will reverberate well beyond Scandinavia. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

A strategy approved today peels back some of the country's constitutional pacifism; in large part that is because of its tense relationship with a hawkish China. Despite some promising reforms, violence against women remains rampant in India. And our obituaries editor looks back on the life of Britain's last surviving Dambuster.Help us make the show better: take our listener survey at http://economist.com/intelligencesurveyFor full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A strategy approved today peels back some of the country's constitutional pacifism; in large part that is because of its tense relationship with a hawkish China. Despite some promising reforms, violence against women remains rampant in India. And our obituaries editor looks back on the life of Britain's last surviving Dambuster.Help us make the show better: take our listener survey at http://economist.com/intelligencesurveyFor full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuuli Duneton, Undersecretary for Defence Policy at the Estonian Ministry of Defence, Einars Semanis, Latvia's Ambassador to Belarus, and Col. Vince Kirstein, commander of Canada's Task Force Latvia share unique, but unified perspectives about Russia's war against Ukraine.

President Zelenskiy has urged G7 leaders to urgently send more heavy weapons to Ukraine to bring the war to an end before winter. But, as Dan Sabbagh reports, there is no clear resolution in sight. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nato has refused to intervene militarily in the Ukraine war. Dan Sabbagh explains what more the world's most powerful military alliance could do – and why full intervention is off the table for now Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus