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Trump vs the Pope: Politics, faith and power
Episode 99
Throughout March and April, Pope Leo XIV began speaking out against the war in Iran and the violence, saying it was an “unjust war.” Shortly after 60…
6 hours ago
Is there space for Australia in outer space?
Episode 98
Space exploration has recaptured the public imagination. The successful Artemis II mission to the Moon heralds a new era of human spaceflight beyond …
1 week, 1 day ago
The state of play for Australia-Taiwan relations
Episode 97
Amid rising global tensions, Taiwan continues to be a regional flashpoint in the Indo-Pacific. What is the current state of Australia-Taiwan relation…
3 weeks ago
The future of nuclear risk: Iran, China and the end of New START
Episode 96
From the expiration of the New START Treaty to the war with Iran, headlines about nuclear risks are consistently in the news at the moment.
How signif…
1 month ago
Convenience, choice or necessity? Examining the case for striking Iran
Episode 95
In this episode USSC CEO Dr Michael Green and USSC Director of Research Jared Mondschein sat down with USSC Director of Engagement and Impact Mari Ko…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Is AUKUS Pillar II a solution in need of a problem?
Episode 94
The Trump administration recently completed its AUKUS review, including a directive from President Trump to proceed “full steam ahead” on AUKUS Pilla…
2 months ago
Mike Green and Lavina Lee on Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Carney’s speech
Episode 93
Are we seeing a rupture or a transition in 2026? USSC CEO Dr Michael Green and USSC Director of Foreign Policy and Defence Dr Lavina Lee sat down wit…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
India’s changing relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Australia
Episode 92
India’s relationships with key international partners changed significantly in 2025. Following the tariff standoff with the United States, Indian Pri…
3 months ago
Adm. Lisa Franchetti (ret’d) on the future of US military leadership
Episode 91
Admiral Lisa Franchetti’s career spanned 40 years, nearly half of which was at sea. She was the first woman to serve as a member of the Joint Chiefs …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Understanding the MAGA rift
Episode 90
Recently we have seen cracks forming within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement. We are seeing Republican members of Congress push back on i…
4 months, 1 week ago