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Expert analysis, insights and opinion on the national security challenges facing Australia and the Indo-Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The CISO's Gambit podcast is a pragmatic cyber risk dialogue between cyber security leaders from leading organizations, like Zscaler. Topics span technical and non-technical aspects of cyber risk, cybersecurity, privacy, transformational change management, and the evolving role of the CISO as a thought leader and change agent. The podcast covers current risks, what's on horizon, and how CISOs can help deliver business value that lowers risks, flattens the total cost of controls, and reduces ...
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Beyond the ballot: misinformation, trust and truth in elections
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How do electoral commissions balance public trust with the growing role of technology (like Artificial Intelligence) in electoral processes? Can AI be a democratic tool? How are the electoral commissions in Australia and UK dealing with threats like misinformation and foreign interference? Why is absolute independence important for the Australian a…
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The politics of migration, refugees and national security
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How do negative portrayals of migrants and refugees impact social cohesion within a society? What is "crimmigration," and what are the issues with using criminal law frameworks in immigration contexts? Do political incentives shape the discourse on migration and distract from other security threats? In this episode, Alan Gamlen, Kate Ogg, and Dorot…
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The impact of climate change on national security
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Collective mobilisation is needed for an adequate response to climate change. How do we get there? How does climate change affect militaries? What role can technology play in mitigating the risks? What challenges does federalism pose in the effort to address climate change? In this episode, Tom Middendorp, Chris Barrie, Cheryl Durrant, and Sophie L…
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The value of resilient manufacturing with Suvabrata Sinha, CISO in Residence
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Factories face unique and seemingly insurmountable cybersecurity challenges in the increasingly digitalized landscape, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel where leaders can deliver reliable production, secure supply chains, and availability of products and services. Discover how zero trust fits in a world of operational tech, legacy proce…
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The new oil: critical minerals, rare earths, and the clean energy transition
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What is the significance of rare earths and critical minerals for Australia and its partners? How does Australia’s conception of critical minerals differ from its partners? How do critical minerals lists reflect how those states view resource supply chains and vulnerabilities? With China currently dominating the rare earths value chain, how can Aus…
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Quad Leaders’ Summit: setting it up for success in "phase 3"
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What are the key takeaways from the 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit? The Quad has helped its members to align and coordinate key policies, but what more needs to be done to improve its ability to deliver on major initiatives? Would the Quad benefit from pursuing a foundational treaty, agreement, or common branding, or is it better served by retaining its…
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Fostering ethical leadership: why compassion matters in public service
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How can public policy better reflect the humanity and vulnerability of citizens? How can government leaders remain mindful of individuals within broader systems, and how does this approach improve public policy outcomes? How can governments foster ethical leadership and accountability while balancing political pressures and systemic challenges? In …
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The AUKUS officials, part 3: Damian Parmenter, UK Director General AUKUS
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What is the central logic of AUKUS from a UK perspective? How does AUKUS contribute to European security? How does AUKUS fit into UK defence interests and strategies in the Indo-Pacific? In this episode, Damian Parmenter joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the UK perspective on AUKUS: the strategic environment, Pillar One operational specifics, diplomati…
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Transformative and resilient: reflections from the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum
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Considering new contributions to the Pacific Resilience Fund, is the global community doing enough to support Pacific Island countries? How has the Falepili Union between Australia and Tuvalu been received more broadly across the region? Will it be replicated? How does the Pacific Policing Initiative fit within the Pacific approach to collective se…
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Going for gold: sport, statecraft, and security
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What is sports diplomacy and why is it important to Australia’s foreign policy? What is the rationale behind the PNG-Australia rugby league deal? How are sporting events being weaponised to undermine social cohesion or reflect geopolitical tensions? In this episode, Bianca Birdsall and Stuart Murray join David Andrews to discuss the role of sport a…
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The ultimate high ground: Australia’s role in the space domain
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What makes the space domain critical to Australia’s defence and security? What is our constellation of defence partners in space? What assets does Australia bring to these relationships? What are the challenges and opportunities in the space domain? Is Australia contributing to what some critics call the “militarisation of space”? In this episode, …
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India’s evolving place in the world under a third Modi government
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What can we expect from Indian foreign and security policy under a third Modi government? How does the India-Russia relationship impact India’s foreign policy and cooperation with Western partners? How can India manage its strategic ambitions amidst region instability – including its deteriorating relationship with China? How do Australia and other…
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Alliances and security agreements in Europe and the Indo-Pacific
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How have alliances and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific evolved in recent years? What trends can be identified? How does the current security environment compare to previous eras of alliance formation? What lessons can we draw? Are we seeing a strategic convergence between the Euro-Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific? Between NATO and the networ…
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Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 2: Tanya Monro, Chief Defence Scientist
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What are the priorities of the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and how have they evolved to reflect our strategic environment? What is the importance of and strategic reasoning for AUKUS Pillar Two? What misconceptions exist about defence research at universities? How does industry, policy, and research intersect to contribute to deterr…
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Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 1: Hugh Jeffrey, Deputy Secretary SP&I
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What is Australia’s concept of ‘National Defence’ and where does AUKUS fit into it? What misconceptions exist about AUKUS Pillar One? What progress has been made to realise the potential of AUKUS Pillar Two? In this episode, Hugh Jeffrey joins Rory Medcalf to discuss Australia’s current strategic landscape, the Defence Strategic Review, National De…
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Securing the future of software with Francis Ofungwu, Global Field CISO at GitLab
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"How do you drive trust in a digital first or software first world?" This is the question that Francis Ofungwu, Global Field CISO at GitLab, helps customers answer every day. Securing software development is unlike enterprise security, where CISOs have strong visibility into the environment and can exercise direct control. To secure software, leade…
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Like-minded lessons: why Australia should be watching Europe's approach to China closely
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How is ‘stabilisation’ of the Australia-China relationship being viewed in Brussels, and other European capitals? How could Australia and Europe better work together to limit China’s global influence? And what lessons can Canberra learn from Brussels' approach to economic security – particularly with regard to electric vehicles? In this episode, Ja…
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The future of Australian elections and Australian democracy
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Why is the resilience of Australia’s democracy critical to our freedom and privilege? What challenges does social media pose to the functioning of our democracy? How do tears in our social fabric exacerbate anti-democratic behaviour? In this episode, Tom Rogers and Clare O’Neil discuss the importance of, and challenges facing, elections and democra…
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