ASPI Podcast: Policy, Guns & Money

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 Patil of the Gateway House think-tank to discuss all things India (29:30). Referenced in this episode: https://www.aspi.org.au/report/cost-defence-aspi-defence-budget-brief-2019-2020 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-04/anu-data-hack-bank-records-personal-information/11176788 https://www.aspi.org.au/report/picking-flowers-making-honey https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-03/xinjiang-china-surveillance-company-partnership-with-aus-unis/11074122 https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/gallagher-hartzler-introduce-bill-ban-chinese-military-scientists-american-labs Guests: Marcus Hellyer: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/marcus-hellyer Michael Shoebridge: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/michael-shoebridge Tom Uren: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/tom-uren Danielle Cave: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/danielle-cave Alex Joske: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/alex-joske Elise Thomas: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/elise-thomas Brendan Nicholson: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/brendan-nicholson Sameer Patil: https://www.gatewayhouse.in/author/sameer-patil/ Music in this episode: "Ticker" by Silent Partner, via the You Tube Audio Library.

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 some helpful tips for people thinking of applying in future. Mentioned in this episode: Election interference report ‘Hacking democracies’: https://www.aspi.org.au/report/hacking-democracies Indonesia’s democracy at risk from disinformation: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesias-democracy-at-risk-from-disinformation/ Thailand’s flawed Election Commission: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/thailands-flawed-election-commission/ Water management in northern Australia is a national security issue: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/water-management-in-northern-australia-is-a-national-security-issue/ Australia & the Pacific Panel: https://www.aspi.org.au/event/australia-pacific-panel ASPI Future Warfare conference: https://warin2025.aspi.org.au Guests in this episode: Luke Courtois https://twitter.com/luke_courtois Mali Walker https://twitter.com/Maliwaan1 Rhys De Wilde https://twitter.com/RhysDeWilde Genevieve Feely https://twitter.com/genevievefeely Music in this episode: "Soul and Mind" by ... and "Lights Out" byJimmy Fontanez / Doug Maxwell. Via the You Tube Audio library.

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 Team Alive in the Siege of Winterfell and its strategic implications for the rest of the series. If you’re not up to date on GoT stop listening from 21:17... Music in this episode; "Cypher" by Wayne Jones and "Tribal Affair" by SYBS. Both via the You Tube Audio Library.

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. Stephanie has extensive experience in Papua New Guinea and provided an insightful view of PNG and it's growing importance to Australia as our closest international neighbour. In this episode; Fergus Hanson: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/fergus-hanson Michael Shoebridge: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/michael-shoebridge Marcus Hellyer: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/marcus-hellyer Stephanie Copus-Campbell: https://www.oilsearchfoundation.org/expansion-programs-1 Stephanie's keynote address: https://youtu.be/Sac-ccRs2Oo Please drop us a review on iTunes and let us know how we are going! https://twitter.com/ASPI_org Music in this episode: 'Soul and Mind' by 'E's Jammy Jams via the You Tube Audio Library.

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://www.aspistrategist.org.au/dinkus/north-of-26-south/ People: Peter Jennings: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/peter-jennings John Coyne: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/john-coyne Jacinta Carroll: https://crawford.anu.edu.au/people/professional/jacinta-carroll Genevieve Feely: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/genevieve-feely Music in this episode: Shattered Paths by Aakash Gandhi via the You Tube audio library.

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 - https://twitter.com/AakritiBh Elise Thomas - https://twitter.com/elisethoma5 Elliot Brennan - https://twitter.com/elliott_brennan Charlotte Owens - https://twitter.com/charlotteaowens Mentioned in this episode: 2019 Young Women to Watch in International Affairs https://www.youngausint.org.au/single-post/2019/03/08/2019-Young-Women-to-Watch-in-International-Affairs 2020 Vision podcast https://www.ussc.edu.au/programs/2020vision 2019 Counterterrorism Yearbook https://www.aspi.org.au/report/counterterrorism-yearbook-2019 Australia’s second seas: Facing our multipolar future in the Indian Ocean https://www.aspi.org.au/report/australias-second-sea-facing-our-multipolar-future-indian-ocean Jobs, internships & opportunities board https://www.youngausint.org.au/job-internship-and-opportunities-board Unequal suffering: female vulnerability in climate change https://www.youngausint.org.au/single-post/2019/03/08/Unequal-Suffering-Female-Vulnerability-in-Climate-Change Please leave us a review on iTunes or send us your feedback via Twitter https://twitter.com/ASPI_org Music in this episode: 'Sleeplessness' by The Brothers Records - via the You Tube Audio Library.

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 RAAF P8 Poseidon. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify! Thanks!

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 look at the achievements and challenges faced by Afghani women and address issues of women’s empowerment globally including the role of women as agents for change. During the visit, ASPI’s roving reporter Brendan Nicholson spoke with Hadeia AMIRY, Special Advisor to the National Security Advisor of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Freshta KARIM, Director of Charmaghz – a local Afghan NGO promoting critical thinking among Afghan children and Ms Nargis AZARYUN – civil society activist. Music in this episode: "Plaidness" by Francis Preve via the YouTube Audio Library.

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-hack-parliament-are-our-politicians-vulnerable/10822072 https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/espionage-or-interference-the-attack-on-australias-parliament-and-political-parties/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-18/someone-tried-to-hack-parliament-are-our-politicians-vulnerable/10822072 Clare Hutchinson: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/who_is_who_156598.htm WPS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ASPIwps Music in this ep: "Dusk" by DivKid via the You Tube Audio Library.

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 going… and we’d love to hear from you – tweet us! https://twitter.com/ASPI_org Referenced in this episode; Attack in Mali: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-21/al-qaeda-attack-mali-un-peacekeepers-terrorism/10733594 Security of Peacekeepers: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/security-un-peacekeepers-minefield-politics-people-principles/ ‘Women, Gender and the A4P Agenda’ Paper: https://www.aspi.org.au/journal-article/women-gender-and-a4p-agenda Challenges Annual Forum 2018 (draft report): http://www.challengesforum.org/en/Events/Annual-Forums/Challenges-Annual-Forum-2018/Challenges-Annual-Forum-2018/ Action for Peacekeeping Agenda: https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/action-for-peacekeeping-a4p Background music in this episode: “Plaidness” by Francic Preve – via the You Tube Audio Library.