Best Institut National D Podcasts (2024)

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CONTESTED GROUND: The pace of military change, with Dr David Kilcullen 44:05

1h ago44:05

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson are joined by Dr David Kilcullen, former diplomat and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency senior research scientist, to discuss the moving evolution of conflict, tactics and military technology. The trio begin by discussing elements of c…

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Africa in the New Cold War 1:27:33

27m ago1:27:33

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With a civil war tearing apart Sudan, terrorist threats escalating across Africa, tensions growing between Ethiopia, Somalia, and Egypt, and Russia deepening its involvement in the Sahel, Africa remains a hotbed of geopolitical turmoil. The United States military’s recent withdrawal from Niger and the Russia-China-Iran axis’s rising influence furth…

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Middle East conflict reignition, with Major General (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan 36:27

2h ago36:27

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by former Australian Army leader and former Commander Forces Command, MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan. McLachlan previously attended Royal Military College - Duntroon and the University of NSW, while completing a 37-year career with the Australian Army. He ret…

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EP141: Voter Suppression and the Importance of Minoritized Youth Voting in the United States with Dr. Carol Anderson — Election 2024 series, part one of two 59:35

2h ago59:35

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In this episode we sit down with Dr. Carol Anderson, a renowned professor of African American Studies at Emory University and the author of five books, including her bestseller White Rage which won the 2016 National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism. Anderson discusses the challenges and strategies for engaging youth voters, particularly in A…

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CYBER UNCUT: Australia to get new cyber security laws, Qantas hit by insider threat, and a new ransomware gang emerges! 25:18

2d ago25:18

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft detail multiple Australian hacks, theft of frequent flyer points, LockBit striking back, and the launch of the Australian Cyber Network. Croft gets things started with a rundown of Australia’s first standalone cyber security legislation before outlining a recent i…

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AI for Economic Growth: Strengthening the US-India Innovation Partnership 54:57

2h ago54:57

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The US-India Business Council (USIBC), in partnership with the Hudson Institute, is pleased to present a panel discussion on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the US-India economic relationship. As AI continues to reshape industries and drive innovation, it presents unique opportunities for deepening collaboration between…

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SPOTLIGHT: Unpacking the opportunities to enhance Australia’s defence capabilities, with Yehuda Lahav, Israel Aerospace Industries 17:07

4d ago17:07

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, we are joined by Yehuda Lahav of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to discuss the growing synergies identified in Australia’s Defence Strategic Review. We discuss the company’s ambitions and opportunities for the Australian enterprise, particularly given the nation’s increased focus on integ…

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EP140: Getting to Know the EAP program at Reading Area Community College — A 2024 Example of Excelencia 49:19

9d ago49:19

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Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that identifies and promotes evidence-based practices improving Latinx student success in higher education. This year, the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at Reading Area Community College (RACC) was chosen as the Example of Excelencia at the ass…

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CYBER UNCUT: LockBit arrests and Aussie criminal ‘mastermind’ arrested – and it’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! 18:32

2d ago18:32

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft detail multiple recent law enforcement operations that have made a considerable dent in criminal and cyber criminal activity around the world. Croft opens the podcast with the most recent developments in law enforcement’s efforts to tackle the LockBit ransomware g…

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October 7 One Year Later 59:17

14d ago59:17

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On October 7, Hamas launched the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust, marking a profound shift not only for Israel but for the entire Middle East. At the time, Iran and its proxies viewed the attack as a strategic opportunity to increase pressure on Israel and other American allies. How have things changed since then? How has the October …

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CONTESTED GROUND: Espionage and disrupting non-state adversaries 28:07

5d ago28:07

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and how state actors disrupt their non-state adversaries. The podcast begins with an analysis into the fragility of supply chains, examining the pager attack…

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Confronting Australia’s dwindling belief in itself and the national security implications, with Scott Hargreaves, Institute of Public Affairs 41:59

5d ago41:59

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Scott Hargreaves, executive director of the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), to discuss two recently released reports commissioned by the IPA. The pair begin the conversation by discussing the IPA’s recent independent poll into Defending Australia’s Way of Life, which f…

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EP139: Meet Noemi Y. Perez, President & CEO of The Immokalee Foundation — A 2024 Example of Excelencia 49:39

6d ago49:39

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Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that identifies and promotes evidence-based practices improving Latinx student success in higher education. This year, The Immokalee Foundation was chosen as the Example of Excelencia at the community-based organization level, for its Career Pathways: Empowe…

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Prioritizing China’s Vulnerable Children after the CCP’s Suspension of International Adoptions 1:07:19

9d ago1:07:19

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The Chinese Communist Party made a seemingly sudden decision to end its international adoption program in late August. Then, in September, the State Department told American families who were matched with children in China that they would likely never be united with the children they were pursuing for adoption. The news was a devastating blow to th…

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Mobile Technologies and Patent Licensing: Official Perspectives 1:05:25

9d ago1:05:25

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Technologies for advanced mobile communications are key to our global innovation economy, and the patents that protect these technologies are critical drivers of innovation. Patents create incentives to invest in development, and these public legal documents make it possible for companies to contribute their technologies to the creation of the tech…

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CYBER UNCUT: Unpacking the new safe harbour protections and dodgy AI use in business 38:01

9d ago38:01

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft unpack new “safe habour” protections unveiled by the federal government, before looking into some recent hacks and controversy surrounding artificial intelligence. The pair begin the podcast examining the new “safe harbour” protections unveiled by Minister for Cyber Secu…

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Shen Wei: Abstracting Dance, Music and Visual Arts 28:57

11d ago28:57

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In this excerpt from a 2004 PillowTalk, choreographer Shen Wei speaks with dance scholar Suzanne Carbonneau about his love of abstraction when making movement, stripping away narrative from musical scores, and integrating visual art into his stage works. Shen Wei also shares about his upbringing in the traditions of Chinese Opera and his early year…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Irregular warfare in Ukraine and Russian information operations, with MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan 32:34

12d ago32:34

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman invite Major General (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan back for a follow-up podcast, unpacking irregular warfare, information operations and military modernisation. They begin the podcast discussing Russia’s “little green men” during the invasion of …

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Preserving a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: A Conversation with Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) 45:41

13d ago45:41

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Any successful strategy to deter the People’s Republic of China from invading Taiwan will involve American military and diplomatic power. And the lattice of partnerships among partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific is playing an increasingly important role in the competition between Washington and Beijing. Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ) will join …

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Defense Innovation and the New Cold War 1:44:05

18d ago1:44:05

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China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea present a pressing threat to the United States and its allies. Russia’s war against Ukraine seeks to break the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s unity and render US defense commitments unreliable. Iran is waging a proxy war to destroy Israel and force the United States out of the Middle East. And China and No…

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The future of land warfare for Australia and our UK partners with Tom Newman, Babcock Land CEO 21:16

13d ago21:16

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, recorded live from Land Forces 2024, host Steve Kuper is joined by the chief executive of Land for Babcock International, Tom Newman, to discuss the evolution of land warfare. The pair discuss: The pair discuss the latest announcements and key focus points for Babcock at the 2024 Land Forces exhibitio…

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EP138: The Critical Need for Global Learning Initiatives, with Dr. LaNitra M. Berger 48:07

13d ago48:07

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In this episode we welcome Dr. LaNitra M. Berger, associate professor of History and Art History and director of African and African American Studies at George Mason University. Berger is also the current president of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, a non-profit association dedicated to international education and exchange. Berger an…

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SPOTLIGHT: Deconstructing Defence’s Digital Engineering Strategy, with Downer’s Rachel Hatton and Connie Heaney 49:15

16d ago49:15

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Downer Professional Services’ Rachel Hatton, General Manager - Mission Engineering, and Connie Heaney, General Manager - Advisory & Technical Services, join Liam Garman to discuss what Defence’s Digital Engineering Strategy means for Australia, offer insights on digital and mission engineeri…

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October 7 and the Coming Wars for Freedom 57:36

30d ago57:36

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Join renowned philosopher and author Bernard-Henri Lévy for a conversation with Hudson Senior Fellow Liel Leibovitz on how the attack of October 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza are likely to shape geopolitics for decades to come.By Hudson Institute

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A Conversation with Eric Edelman and Mariah Sixkiller of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy 51:17

29d ago51:17

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The Commission on the National Defense Strategy released its bipartisan and unanimous report in July 2024. The commission concluded that the threats to American national security and interests are greater than at any time since World War II. The nature of the threats facing the United States also makes the security environment more complex than the…

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CONTESTED GROUND: The enduring opportunities of the Australia–US relationship, with former ambassador Joe Hockey 32:11

19d ago32:11

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Joe Hockey, former Australian ambassador to the United States, joins hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Steve Kuper to discuss the continued importance of the Australia–US relationship. The trio begin by discussing the fallout of the latest presidential debate between conte…

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Motwani Jadeja US-India Dialogue Series | The United States and India: Milestones Reached and the Pathway Ahead 1:00:49

27d ago1:00:49

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For nearly 25 years, the United States and India have achieved historic progress in deepening bilateral ties across domains. But important work that could shape global prosperity and security in remains ahead. Join Hudson’s Dr. Aparna Pande and Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma, the former US ambassador to India, for a conversation on the …

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Democratic Resilience, Economic Security, and Sanctions Enforcement in Europe 1:09:32

24d ago1:09:32

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As Russia continues its criminal war against Ukraine, Europe should urgently deploy all the tools at its disposal to dismantle the Russia-linked state capture networks that have facilitated the Kremlin’s corrosive influence on international economic and political affairs. Europe’s lackluster sanctions enforcement mechanisms, the patchwork of weak a…

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Can American Politics Solve the Federal Debt Problem? 59:50

1M ago59:50

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The United States’ federal debt has nearly doubled under the last two presidents. It now equals America’s gross domestic product, and the Congressional Budget Office projects that it will reach as much as 138 percent of US GDP in the next decade. America spends more on annual debt service than national defense, and debt service obligations threaten…

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The Implications of Climate Lawsuits for Energy Security 1:10:27

1M ago1:10:27

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In recent years, more than 30 states, counties, and municipalities have filed lawsuits against energy companies under state public nuisance and consumer protection laws. These lawsuits, which seek damages for the alleged effects of climate change, have attracted the attention of the United States Supreme Court—particularlyHonolulu v. Sunoco. In the…

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CYBER UNCUT: Fortinet hacked, a data breach in New Zealand, and new privacy laws in Australia 28:44

1M ago28:44

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In this episode of Cyber Uncut, host David Hollingworth is joined by Daniel Croft to unpack the week in cyber security. From hacks abroad and closer to home, the changing tactics of the once prolific LockBit ransomware gang, to new Australian laws introduced to protect our privacy and stop the spread of misinformation, the pair cover a lot of groun…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Developing true sovereign capability, with shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie MP 22:08

29d ago22:08

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Andrew Hastie MP, shadow minister for defence and shadow minister for defence industry, joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman to discuss how Australia must develop sovereign capability amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. The trio begin the podcast discussing how Australia needs to support Defen…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Irregular operations in Afghanistan and grey zone warfare in the APAC region, with MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan 28:52

1M ago28:52

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Major General (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan, former Commander Forces Command, joins hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman to unpack modern asymmetrical warfare: from the Taliban in Afghanistan to Chinese Coast Guard vessels in the Philippine Sea, and even how social media is spurring…

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From the front gate to your plate and the world’s – Food security in the era of great power competition, with AgSecure’s Andrew Henderson 46:37

27d ago46:37

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Andrew Henderson, principal of AgSecure. The pair discuss: The role and importance of Australia’s multibillion-dollar agriculture industry in the nation’s security. The importance of maintaining the nation’s access to sea lines of communication that provides the nation’s …

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SPOTLIGHT: Advanced ICT, emergency services and managing remote sites – how industry supports Defence’s key objectives, with Ventia’s John Rogers and Belinda Grealy 35:32

1M ago35:32

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Ventia’s John Rogers, executive general manager - defence, and Belinda Grealy, executive general manager - telco fixed networks, join host Liam Garman to unpack how industry can help support Defence’s strategic objectives, including delivering advanced ICT capabilities, providing emergency r…

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How to Counter China’s Global South Strategy in the Indo-Pacific 1:03:09

1M ago1:03:09

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While the United States and other advanced democracies are hardening their views of and position against China, Beijing is gaining ground in the developing economies of the Global South. In the Indo-Pacific, a region that will largely determine the future of the global strategic landscape, developing nations are absorbing Chinese norms and preferen…

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What’s Next for Maduro’s Criminal Hybrid State in Venezuela 47:44

1M ago47:44

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Nicolas Maduro’s long struggle to strengthen his grip on power has created a criminal hybrid state in Venezuela. Kleptocratic patronage networks have plundered public assets, narcotrafficking has become a state enterprise, and the regime openly tolerates brutal criminal gangs in return for the gangs’ support. Now, Maduro’s refusal to concede defeat…

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Geopolitical Implications of the Crisis between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Somalia 1:10:56

1M ago1:10:56

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Egyptian and Somali relations with Ethiopia are at an all-time low, which has severe implications for an already unstable Sudan and the wealthier countries on the opposite side of the Red Sea. As Cairo and Mogadishu strengthen their bilateral ties, Ethiopia continues to antagonize the two countries by making progress on its Grand Renaissance Dam an…

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CYBER UNCUT: Scam prevention and protecting the community, with ANZ’s Shaq Johnson 29:36

1M ago29:36

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In this episode of Cyber Uncut, Shaq Johnson – ANZ bank’s head of customer protection – joins hosts David Hollingworth and Liam Garman to break down the current scam landscape in Australia, from what the scammers are doing to the real, personal impacts of falling victim to a scam. As Hollingworth says in the podcast, 164,111 scams have been reporte…

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How Foreign Adversaries Infiltrate US Campuses 49:39

1M ago49:39

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Foreign adversaries have long understood that American cultural and educational institutions are fertile ground for both individuals and states to whitewash their reputations, acquire valuable intellectual property, and stoke societal divisions within the United States. The Chinese Communist Party’s engagement includes not only the controversial Co…

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The Supreme Court’s Other Administrative Law Blockbuster: Corner Post 1:02:02

1M ago1:02:02

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In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court punctuated its recent revolution in administrative law by overruling Chevron USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. For 40 years, Chevron had been outcome determinative in a vast array of administrative law decisions because it required courts to defer to administrative actors’ inte…

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Demystifying deterrence and its role in Australia’s future, with the National Institute for Deterrence Studies 41:11

1M ago41:11

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Natalie Treloar, Dr Carl Rhodes and Christine Leah, PhD, of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies. The group discuss a range of topics, including: The evolution of deterrence theory throughout the Cold War and in the post-Cold War world as we face an era of great …

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SPOTLIGHT: Self-reliance in the Australian tech ecosystem, with Atturra’s Noel Derwort 34:42

1M ago34:42

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Noel Derwort, Executive General Manager – Advisory for Atturra, joins host Liam Garman to discuss how Atturra is embracing diversity of thought to deliver efficiencies for Defence, and how the company offers a truly sovereign capability for the ADF. The pair begin the podcast examining how A…

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SPOTLIGHT: Data-driven decision making in Defence estate management, with Mel Evans and John Parisella 40:03

1M ago40:03

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Ventia’s Melanie Evans, group executive/CIO - digital services, and John Parisella, general manager transformation - defence, join host Liam Garman to unpack how Ventia’s new and emerging data-driven capabilities are supporting decision making in Defence. Evans and Parisella begin the podcas…

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Moving Through Collective Grief Towards Self Actualization 40:30

2M ago40:30

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Christian Warner hosts this episode focused on the human body’s capacity to navigate collective grief, moving toward not only healing, but self-actualization. Warner is a Black interdisciplinary performer, choreographer, and director. He shares his own experiences as well as excerpts from conversations with dance artists Dormeshia, Camille A. Brown…

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Stalemate in Colombia: A Conversation with Former Vice President Francisco Santos 40:00

2M ago40:00

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At the halfway mark of his presidency, Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces resistance in implementing his populist vision for the country. The erosion of the coalition that brought him to office in 2022 has led him to consider implementing “people’s assemblies” to advance constitutional reforms, which would risk further exacerbating tensions in…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Long-range strike, Iran v the GOP and warfighting in the EMS 30:51

1M ago30:51

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the ADF’s Information Warfare Division, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the importance of long-range strike as a deterrent and how Australia is uplifting its cyber and information warfare capabilities. MAJGEN (Ret’d) Thompson begin…

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EP137: GateWay’s Hybrid Approach — Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Community College Education, with Dr. Amy Diaz 56:21

1M ago56:21

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In this episode of In The Margins, host Ralph Newell welcomes Dr. Amy Diaz, president of GateWay Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. Diaz is an equity-minded leader with over 30 years of experience advocating for student access and success in higher education and emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ideals. Diaz focuses on student …

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The creation of a parallel global order 39:22

1M ago39:22

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Steve Kuper, Robert Dougherty and Liam Garman unpack Ukraine’s Kursk offensive, Australia’s exposure to global economic headwinds and Iran’s mooted response to Israel’s assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The podcast commences with an analysis of Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk, before examining w…

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AUKUS Pillar 2: New Partners and Opportunities 59:10

2M ago59:10

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In April 2024, the governments of the AUKUS (Australia–United Kingdom–United States) security partnership announced their willingness to cooperate with Japan on advanced capabilities projects as part of AUKUS Pillar 2. To date, the group has set up eight such working groups in areas including artificial intelligence, information sharing, and hypers…

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