What is the ‘foreign policy reset’ undertaken by New Zealand’s National government, and how does it differ from the previous Labour government’s approach?

How can New Zealand and Australia strengthen their alliance to face shared security challenges, amidst US uncertainty and strategic competition with China?

How have recent Chinese activities in the Tasman Sea and the wider Pacific been viewed in New Zealand compared to Australia? What impact are these activities having on New Zealanders’ perceptions of China?

In this episode, David Capie and Nicholas Khoo join David Andrews to unpack New Zealand’s shifting foreign and defence policy, its approach to China, AUKUS, and its relationship with Australia.

Professor David Capie is Director of the Centre for Strategic Studies and Professor of International Relations.

Dr Nicholas Khoo is an Associate Professor of International Politics at the University of Otago.

David Andrews is Senior Manager, Policy & Engagement at the ANU National Security College.

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Show notes

• NSC academic programs – find out more
• NZ 2025 Defence Capability Plan
• New Zealand's National Security Strategy
• FPDA – Five Power Defence Arrangements
• CPTPP – The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

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Why is the Indo-Pacific of importance to Canada? Will it have a more consistent presence in the region in the future? 

How is Canada adapting its defence capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly changing geopolitical and technological landscape?

What lessons has Canada drawn from the war in Ukraine, and how are these shaping the future of its armed forces and military operations?

In this episode, General Jennie Carignan joins Sally Bulkeley to discuss Canada’s evolving defence posture amid a shifting strategic landscape, with a focus on interoperability with partners like Australia, its Indo-Pacific commitments, and lessons drawn from the war in Ukraine.

General M.A. Jennie Carignan, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD is Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff.

Sally Bulkeley is Deputy Head of College at the ANU National Security College, on secondment from the Department of Defence.

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• NSC academic programs – find out more
• Canada boosts defence spending to 2 per cent of GDP amid growing threats
• Australia's JORN defence radar is being bought by Canada, the decision is part of a wider shift
• North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)

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Can differing global approaches to AI regulation and investment work together, or are we headed toward fragmented, siloed systems?

How can AI governance in developing nations be supported as part of regional aid and security agendas?

What challenges does Australia face in regulating AI without a national bill of rights or federal human rights charter?

Should governments mandate the inclusion of human oversight in all AI-powered decisions?

In this episode, Sarah Vallee and Maria O’Sullivan join David Andrews to talk about how AI is impacting national security, with a focus on AI governance models and mass-surveillance.

Maria O’Sullivan is an Associate Professor at Deakin Law School. She's a member of the Deakin Cyber Research and Innovation Centre.

Sarah Vallee is a specialist in AI Policy and Governance. She's a Fellow at the UTS Human Technology Institute, sponsored by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

David Andrews is Senior Manager, Policy & Engagement at the ANU National Security College. 

TRANSCRIPT 

Show notes 

• NSC academic programs – find out more 
• Article 8: respect for your private and family life

We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.

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