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Why is it important to consider Australia's national identity when discussing matters related to national security?What does a shared sense... more

Why is it important to include young voices in policymaking? Would commitments to long-term policymaking at a multilateral level push Australia... more

What is the role of intelligence with respect to policy-making and national security? What is the concept of ‘truth to power’... more

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Why is the EU stepping up its engagement in the Indo-Pacific?  In what ways does the EU collaborate with sub-regions within... more

In a world of geopolitical uncertainty, what is the significance of the recent ASEAN-Australia Special Summit? What realistically can be achieved between... more

How does the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda apply to space policy? Why is better integration of the WPS agenda... more

How could global politics shift, with more than half the world's population voting in elections this year? How should Australia –... more

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Faith Medcalf (1935-2023), who devoted much of her life to school education... more