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Transatlantic tensions, Russian aggression reshaping NATO’s security outlook.

@tbenner.bsky.social @brunotertrais.bsky.social join @rorymedcalf.bsky.social to explore the evolving landscape of European security in the context of global challenges.

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Great to discuss the mess we are in with @brunotertrais.bsky.social and @rorymedcalf.bsky.social on the ANU National Security College National Security Podcast.

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National security news | April 2025

🎙️Podcast on the 2024 Independent Intelligence Review
🌏 NSC in Tasmania
🧠 Upcoming program on ethics in national security
💡 Latest opinions and insights by NSC experts

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🎙️In the latest #NatSecPod

How should #Australia respond to shifting US-China dynamics in the Indo-Pacific?

Chris Buckley and Susan Dietz unpack the evolving US-China dynamics.

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"There's a certain degree of cannibalisation between [intelligence] agencies. There's a need to generate a larger pie of that workforce." – Chris Taylor, Head of Statecraft & Intelligence Program, ASPI

How can Australia build an intelligence workforce with a diverse range of skills, interests and backgrounds, and that is reflective of our society?

More with Chris Taylor, @miahhe.bsky.social and @rorymedcalf.bsky.social on this week's podcast.

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"Right now, we have a complete vacuum of global leadership. And so, we have no one directing that collaborative, non-transactional intelligence alliance that we may have previously had." – Dr Miah Hammond-Errey, Founding CEO, Strat Futures Pty Limited

🎙️In the latest #NatSecPod...

How should Australia balance its intelligence independence with alliance integration?

@miahhe.bsky.social and Chris Taylor join @rorymedcalf.bsky.social to talk about the role of intelligence in an uncertain world.

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Why the disputed Kashmir region was the target of a deadly militant group attack - ABC listen A militant group launched an attack in the India-controlled Kashmir region, killing at least 22 people. The attack has heightened already tense political relations in the region. India's government ha...

In a recent interview with ABC Radio, @rorymedcalf.bsky.social shared insights on the militant attack in Kashmir – and its implications for global diplomacy, regional security, and the future of the region.

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Is Australia prepared? Lessons from the 2024 Independent Intelligence Review | The National Security Podcast A podcast by the ANU National Security College

Is Australia prepared? Dr Miah Hammond-Errey and Chris Taylor join Prof @rorymedcalf.bsky.social Medcalf to unpack the 2024 Independent Intelligence Review – from intelligence and policy to tech and uncertainty. @nscanu.bsky.social

🎙️New pod 📢

Do the recent #Trump tariffs and withdrawal of aid demand a more active role for #Australia and other middle powers?

@davidmandrews.bsky.social is joined by @mconleytyler.bsky.social and Mira Sulistiyanto to discuss this and more.

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It’s a relief to see reports that the Indonesian Government has insisted there is no prospect of Russian military aircraft operating from Indonesian bases, hosing down media reports and concerns in the Australian election campaign

What President Trump’s team wants from the rest of the world While substantial confusion remains over the White House’s trade objectives, a clearer picture is starting to emerge of what tariff negotiations could look like.

Some aims emerging out of the chaos. "Chief among the expected [Trump] demands is for countries such as Vietnam and Mexico to no longer serve as intermediate stops for Chinese firms and products seeking to evade U.S. tariffs" www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

The Awful History of Tariffs and Depressions What the 19th century teaches us about what happens next.

History shows us that tariffs radically alter international trade in ways that take many years to respond to—and usually result in a vast cascade of unforeseen consequences, writes Scott Reynolds Nelson.

“War was initiated by Russia alone”: Macron condemns deadly Sumy missile strike that killed 34 France's leader highlighted the Kremlin's "blatant disregard for human lives" following Russia's use of North Korean missiles against Ukrainian civilians.

French President Macron condemned Russia’s strike on Sumy that killed 34, including two children

Russia alone chooses to continue the war with blatant disregard for human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump, he added
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On the Kherson-Kramatorsk train, a 57-year-old Ukrainian soldier cradles a cat in his arms and falls asleep.

He’s carrying it to a family in Kyiv. For a brief moment, there is no war - just warmth, quiet, and the steady hum of the train.

Photo: Khrystyna Bondarenko

Delighted to be finally posting on Bluesky - looking forward to genuine exchange of insight on the confronting challenges ahead for global order

The world as we knew it has gone. Nobody wins from a trade war My Government will champion the voice of British industry on the international stage

Strong words from the PM. “First it was defence and national security. Now it is the global economy and trade. Old assumptions can no longer be taken for granted. The world as we knew it has gone” www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

This was….five months ago

Thank you Senator Cory Booker. This guy truly cares about the people he represents.

Can the world’s free-traders withstand Trump’s attack? Much will depend on the courage of Europe

‘…“Oh, look at Cambodia!” he sang, as he struck it with a 49% levy. Taken together, the policies represent the most aggressive American trade action in nearly a century.’ www.economist.com/finance-and-...

Senator Cory Booker concludes his record-breaking Senate Floor speech after 25 hours

Massive applause for Booker

YouTube video by ANU TV ANU Expert Explainers: Australia's Security Crossroads

While #CostOfLiving remains a pressing voter issue, global forces compel Australia to confront critical security challenges head-on.

@rorymedcalf.bsky.social explains why national security concerns should be at the forefront of Australian electoral politics.

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It will show we did not let the chaos and division go unanswered.

It will show that when our president chose to spread lies and sow fear, we chose to come together, to work together, and to rise together.

I’m heading to the Senate floor because Donald Trump and Elon Musk have shown a complete disregard for the rule of law, the Constitution, and the needs of the American people. You can tune in on CSPAN, YouTube, X, and Facebook.

What’s most clear to me tonight is that this is just the beginning, that Americans across this country, no matter their title or party, are ready to be heard.

I believe that history will show we rose to meet this moment.

I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.

Records are meant to be broken. Congrats @booker.senate.gov for stepping up and standing up for the American people.

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To counter China’s coercion of Taiwan, we must track it better | The Strategist The threat of a Chinese military invasion of Taiwan dominates global discussion about the Taiwan Strait. Far less attention is paid to what is already happening—Beijing is slowly squeezing Taiwan into...

'Chinese President Xi Jinping’s approach is clear: he’d rather pressure Taiwan into submission over time than launch an all-out invasion,' writes @nathanattrill.bsky.social.

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China's naval activity off Australia: coercion or common practice?

@japarker29.bsky.social and @djag2.bsky.social join @davidmandrews.bsky.social to discuss #China's recent naval operations off #Australia, their legality, and the lessons for Australia.

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