The National Security Podcast The future will thank us: an intergenerational approach to security
Dec 4, 2025
Afeeya Akhand, an Emerging Associate focused on South Korean foreign policy and social cohesion, joins Victoria Cooper, a Senior Analyst studying socio-political trends, to discuss intergenerational security. They explore how younger Australians view issues like AI, climate change, and digital misinformation, contrasting these with older generations' perspectives. Afeeya underscores the complexities of multicultural security while Victoria stresses the need for public trust. They emphasize the importance of bridging generational divides for a resilient future.
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Future-Focused Security Reframing
- Intergenerational security means protecting today's citizens without imposing disproportionate costs on future Australians.
- It reframes national security as future-focused decision‑making spanning decades.
Security Risks Compound Across Domains
- Security issues (economic, environmental, social, technological, political) interact and compound each other.
- Treat them as interconnected risks rather than isolated policy silos.
Perception Shapes Security Priorities
- Public perception and trust shape what national security must protect: citizens' lived experience.
- Measuring trust in institutions is vital to understanding overall security resilience.
