ASPI Podcast: Policy, Guns & Money

In this episode; Marcus Hellyer talks to guests from the US Studies Centre on their recently released paper, 'Averting Crisis: American Strategy, Military Spending and Collective Defence in the Indo-Pacific' (16:45). Two of our grumpy strategists, Marcus and Malcolm discuss the recent announcement of Australian support for operations in the Straits of Hormuz (9:05) Tom and Elise from our Cyber tea...

In this huge episode, Michael Shoebridge and Paul Barnes discuss Australia’s fuel security, US missiles in the Indo-Pacific and revoking the Port of Darwin lease (7:20). Aakriti Bachawat chats with Professor Harsh Pant about India’s perceptions on the Indo-Pacific and the Quad as well as the foreign Policy priorities under new Modi government (32:45). Brendan Nicholson interviewed Brian Adeba from...

In our final episode looking at ASPI's 'War in 2025' conference we bring you analysis of the fabulous speech delivered by Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell. We also talk with the ASPI Cyber team about their latest ground-breaking research report; Mapping conditions in Rakhine state. You can watch General Campbell's full speech here: https://youtu.be/P7O40S9W7ks The ICPC Rakhine st...

The recent ASPI Conference, ‘War in 2025’, attracted thought leaders in Defence, Strategy and Policy. We took the opportunity for some one on one discussions and we are excited to bring you these interviews in this second ‘War in 2025’ special episode. You’ll hear from; Peter W. Singer on 'Like War' - information warfare and social media (0:50). Drs Rebecca Strating and Huong Le Thu on the strateg...

The theme of ASPI's annual conference this year was 'War in 2025 - debating the key drivers of potential conflict in the next decade. In this special episode, Peter Jennings Executive Director and Michael Shoebridge, Director of Defence and Strategy discuss the messages they took from the gathering. In this episode: Peter Jennings: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/peter-jennings Michael Shoebridge: htt...

In this packed episode of Policy, Guns and Money, Marcus and Michael discuss the key findings of this year's Cost of Defence Budget Brief (0:55). From the Cyber side of the house, Tom and Danielle discuss the ANU data breach (13:10) and Alex and Elise discuss the impact of Alex's report, Picking Flowers, Making Honey (19:20) and to wrap up, roving reporter Brendan Nicholson sat down with Sameer Pa...

As our current group of Interns come to the end of their time with ASPI we pulled them aside to speak with them, to learn about their time with the Institute, how their research interests have evolved and the opportunities they’ve explored. We also speak to Fiona, ASPI’s HR manager to get the low-down on applying for an internship, the qualities and passions that make a great intern candidate and...

ASPI's roving report Brendan Nicholson talks all things Cyber with Admiral Mike Rogers, recently retired Commander of the U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the U.S. National Security Agency. Mike has recently joined ASPI as a Distinguished Visiting Fellow. For Game of Thrones fans, MAJOR SPOILERS (from 21:17). A very emotional Renee Jones talks to Malcolm Davis & Hannah Smith about tactics from T...

In this episode of Policy, Guns and Money we talk to Fergus Hanson, head of ASPI's International Cyber Policy Centre about the likelihood and dangers of election interference. Our two grumpy strategists discuss the status of the Defence Budget in light of the upcoming election and we hear extracts of the keynote address delivered by Stephanie Copus-Campbell at the annual ASPI Gala Dinner. Stephani...

In the wake of the horrific terror attack in Christchurch we talk to two eminent thinkers on National Security and Counterterrorism, ASPI's Executive Director Mr Peter Jennings and Jacinta Carroll of the ANU National Security College. We also talk to Dr John Coyne about the newly established research program at ASPI, The North and Australia's National Security. References; North of 26 South: https...

In our second special episode for International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the Young Australians in International Affairs IWD initiatives for 2019 – which included a week-long line-up of women writing for their insights blog and their list of 25 Young Women to Watch in International Affairs. Our guests for this episode: Jean Du Hannah Smith - https://twitter.com/Hannah_ASPI Aakriti Bachhawat -...

This special edition of Policy, Guns and Money is brought to you from the Avalon Airshow. Avalon is the biggest airshow in the Southern Hemisphere and is a chance for major aircraft manufacturers and operators to showcase their latest kit. In this issue, we report on the launch of the Boeing Loyal Wingman project, we talk all things F35 with the RAAF and Lockheed Martin and we kick the tyres of a...

Recently, ASPI hosted a delegation of prominent women from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Afghanistan has gone through a period of significant change and the current dialogues for peace provide an opportunity to discuss the role of women in security, policy and society. The visit of this group not only served as an opportunity to discuss Australia-Afghanistan bilateral relations but to also...

In episode 13 of Policy, Guns & Money, Lisa Sharland talks to Clare Hutchinson, NATO Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security (10:50). Tom Uren and Elise Thomas discuss the recent Australian Parliament House cyber attack (0:50) and Huong Le Thu talks to Rod Lyon about the upcoming Trump/Kim summit in Vietnam (21:50). References: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-18/someone-tried-to-h...

In our second ep for 2019 we hear from Dr John Coyne about the recent drug fatalities at music festivals and what we should be doing about it; Danielle and Tom from our Cyber team discuss the latest ructions from Huawei (12:45) and Aakriti talks to Lisa Sharland about the future of international peacekeeping operations (20:20). Don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes to let us know how we’re g...

In this Special Brexit edition of Policy Guns and Money, Dr Isaac Kfir, Director of the National Security Program at ASPI speaks with two special guests for an insight into Brexit - the process and status. Isaac speaks first with Professor Philomena Murray of the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne. Professor Murray is a former diplomat and an internationally rec...

In our first episode for 2019, Marcus and Malcolm, our two grumpy strategists, discuss China’s space ambitions and progress of Australia’s naval ship building program. Jack catches up with Graeme Dobell to discover who won this year’s Madeline award (starts at 12:10) and Renee talks with Dr Gorana Grgic of the US Studies Centre to ask ‘the US Government shutdown – what’s it all about?’ (starts at...

In this, our final episode for 2018, ASPI's Executive Director, Peter Jennings, discusses the year with Michael Shoebridge, ASPI's Director of Defence and Strategy.

In this episode: Are nuclear weapons becoming more or less relevant? Georgia Grice talks to deterrence expert Dr Brad Roberts. Aakriti Bacchawat interviews Derek Grossman, Senior Defence Analyst for the RAND corporation on the Quad and Trump in the Indo-Pacific Region and Lisa Sharland speaks with Aussie Major General Cheryl Pearce on her appointment as the next force commander of the UN peacekeep...

In Episode 9 of Policy, Guns & Money, Tom Uren talks to Anne Lyons about her recent report, 'Identity of a nation', Brendan Nicholson interviews Dr Robert Glasser, the former Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)about Climate Change and we have some fantastic reporting from the latest Women in Defence and Security Network 'Speed Mentoring' event in Sydney.

In ep 8 of Policy, Guns and Money, Michael Shoebridge discusses the strategic implications of the US-PNG-Australia joint naval base on Manus Island and the message that sends to China. Maddie chats with Dr Emily Corner, Lecturer at ANU’s Centre for Social Research Methods, on the misinformation that surrounds discussion of terrorism, radicalisation and mental health following an attack and Jacky s...

In episode 7 of Policy, Guns & Money, Maddie talks to Michael Shoebridge on the connections between Human Rights and Global Security, Danielle Cave, Fergus Ryan and Nathan Ruser of our Cyber team discuss their latest research into China's rapidly growing internment camps and Brendan Nicholson discusses the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1. Referenced in this episode: Maddie & Michael https://ww...

In this special edition of Policy, Guns and Money, we look at the up-coming US midterm elections. Our guests are Stephen Loosley AM and Dr Gorana Grgic. Both US specialists and both offer fascinating insights into this keenly observed election.

In this special episode, we consider the state of Counterterrorism through the lens of the UK and Australian experiences. For the UK perspective; ASPI roving reporter Brendan Nicholson speaks with Sir Paul Stephenson; Commissioner of the UK Metropolitan Police from 2009 to 2011. For the Australian perspective we talk to Dr Isaac Kfir; head of ASPI's National Security and Counter terrorism programs...

In episode 6 of Policy, Guns and Money we talk to Dr Jonathan Quick, author of "The End of Epidemics". Lisa Sharland gives us her views on the departure of US UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. Danielle Cave and Bart Hogeveen discuss Cyber Attribution and we talk to Elizabeth Blackney on the Nobel Peace prize recipients; Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad. Referenced in this episode. Dr Jono Quick: - http://ww...