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PODCAST: Preparing for instability in the Indo-Pacific – Senator Jim Molan

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By: Robyn Tongol
PODCAST: Preparing for instability in the Indo-Pacific – Senator Jim Molan

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senator for NSW and retired Major General Jim Molan analyses the growing instability in the Indo-Pacific and frankly assesses Australia’s ability to rise to the challenge of a regional conflict.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senator for NSW and retired Major General Jim Molan analyses the growing instability in the Indo-Pacific and frankly assesses Australia’s ability to rise to the challenge of a regional conflict.

  

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Senator Molan then examines the global threat landscape such as conflict in Europe and the Middle East, as well as the US’ preparedness to meet these threats, to analyse Australia’s military deficits.

Finally, the senator looks at whether Australia has the resilience and sovereign capabilities in place to look after itself in the event of potential conflict.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 11: PODCAST: Aerobatics, military aviation and Australian air shows, with Paul Bennet
Episode 10: CONTESTED GROUND: Australia and the West must ask themselves new questions in the face of the modern world, with Robbin Laird
Episode 9: PODCAST: Black Hawk capability, B-21 bomber debate, and upcoming budget
Episode 8: PODCAST: Supermarine Spitfire, warbird aviation and modern aerial innovation, with Keith Russell
Episode 7: PODCAST: Bushmaster PMV funding, long-range strike expansion and cyber defence
Episode 6: PODCAST: Space Command workforce expansion and operationalising the domain, with Major General Gregory Novak AM
Episode 5: CONTESTED GROUND: The Defence budget, inflationary pressures and domestic information warfare
Episode 4: SPOTLIGHT: Maritime sustainment, mission-ready maintenance and resilient fleet capability, with Serco’s David Astbury
Episode 3: PODCAST: Anzac Day reflections, veteran support reform and ADF workforce trends, with Minister Matt Keogh
Episode 2: SPOTLIGHT: Open-source growth across defence and national security, with SUSE CMO Margaret Dawson