# Rory Medcalf

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How can we avoid conflict in our region?

What are some of the key mechanisms for avoiding conflict? Why is ASEAN a key player in preventive diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region? What challenges are faced in trying to prevent conflict in the region? And what role does Australia play? In this episode, Bec Strating, Huong Le Thu and Colli…

What Finland can teach Australia about national security

How does Finland view strategic linkages between the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions?  What is the Finnish model of ‘Comprehensive Security’, and how does it work in practice?  How does Finland communicate openly with the public about national security risks without fuelling alarm or polaris…

Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force: reflections on half a century of service

How is the Australian Defence Force preparing for the challenges of a changing world?  Does the appointment of a naval officer as the Chief of the Defence Force signal a shift in focus to the maritime domain?  What does a career in the Australian Defence Force mean in the 21st century?    In this e…

Pat Conroy on defence reform, industry and the Pacific

How integrated is Australia’s approach to statecraft across defence, diplomacy, development and industry – and how visible is that integration to the public? What is the strategic logic behind Australia’s expanding network of Pacific partnerships and treaties? What are the details of the reforms …

Why organised crime is now a national security threat

Why has serious and organised crime – estimated to cost Australia $82.3 billion each year – become a national security issue? How is the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) responding to this? What are the linkages between state actors and transnational and serious organised crime i…

Rory Medcalf on Australians' growing national security fears

The security expert says there's been a 'disturbing' rise in Australians' anxiety about national security over the past two years. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of One Nation Follow The Making of One Nation so…

Is Australia as vulnerable as we think we are?

The world is getting more dangerous. The closure of the Straight of Hormuz has sent shock waves around the world. The price of oil has skyrocketed and with fuel shortages now reaching Asia, Australia faces 'crunch time' on its energy security. So how vulnerable are we right now? And how do our perc…

No worries? What Australians think about security, risk and resilience

Why do Australians place peaceful and safe communities above more traditional security priorities? Why are AI-enabled attacks, economic crises, supply chain shocks and disinformation rising above more conventional threats in public concern? Why do many Australians want more transparency and inform…

“The future is expensive” – managing cost-of-living while investing in security

How should government balance national preparedness with cost-of-living pressures?  Can Australia strengthen fuel security, defence capability and supply chain resilience without undermining productivity and living standards?  How do economic pressures, housing stress and inequality shape public tr…

COVID-19, America, the Indo-Pacific and other threats to humanity

Bruce Shapiro discusses America's response to the coronavirus, Rory Medcalf looks to a future where multi-polar alliances challenge the dominance of China and Toby Ord discusses other threats to humanity.