Australia is in a time of uncertainty and faces real peril. We are being challenged on the political, economic and public health fronts. Senator Jim Molan AO DSC has seen the best and worst of what Australia might experience over the next decade.
His series of six podcasts with host Sarah Davidson explains that we need to get organised at the national level to face these challenges: otherwise, all our separate activity is just ‘Noise Before Defeat’.
6 - We stress test banks, why not national security?
In this final podcast of the series, Jim and host Sarah discuss what Australia must do to address its vulnerabilities, capitalise on its strengths and secure its sovereignty in this most uncertain world. Jim describes success and failure, and why a national security strategy is needed. This strategy must ensure that Australia is not just listening to noise but creating a strong, unified and self-reliant nation
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4 Nov 2020
5 - A regional superpower - economically, militarily, diplomatically
Despite our vulnerabilities, Australia can defend itself. It has many strengths, and Jim and host Sarah explore how these strengths can be used to enhance our self-reliance. Jim goes on to argue that we can bring our prosperity, alliances and people together to enhance our security-but we don't have infinite time to do so.
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2 Nov 2020
4 - Everybody loves Australians
Australians hold our values of liberal democracy and freedoms dearly-but not everyone in the world shares these. Jim explains how authoritarian states are using 'grey zone' activities and aggressive tactics to threaten our way of life.
Along with host Sarah, Jim examines the role of the US, the vulnerabilities created by our trading situation, and the importance of deterring hostile action by China.
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29 Oct 2020
3 - Markets produce prosperity, not security
Australia and many parts of the world have experienced a long period of prosperity. While that's left us richer, it has also left us more vulnerable to security shocks. Australia has real vulnerabilities - and Jim and host Sarah discuss how these must be identified and addressed so that we can be self-reliant in times of crisis. Jim warns against the complacency that dominates thinking, particularly the assumed superiority of market-based approaches to managing our vulnerabilities.
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26 Oct 2020
2 - Major wars are a thing of the past?
Some think Australia is insulated from conflict, and we have the luxury of choosing the wars to fight. Jim and Sarah explore why this thinking is dangerous and out of step with reality. Jim explains that Australia is in a period of tension, and why we must give priority to enhancing our resilience in the face of attack and coercion.
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21 Oct 2020
1 - Haven't we done enough on security?
Jim and Sarah take you into the world of national security. Jim explains the threats to Australia, its alliance with the United States, strategy and defence spending, and his reasons for pursuing a stronger Australia with such passion. He and Sarah explore why all Australians should be interested in and informed about these topics, and why preparation is a critical national endeavour.
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19 Oct 2020
INTRODUCING - Noise Before Defeat
Australia is in a time of uncertainty and faces real peril. We are being challenged on the political, economic and public health fronts. Senator Jim Molan AO DSC has seen the best and worst of what Australia might experience over the next decade.
His series of six podcasts with host Sarah Davidson ('Seize the Yay') explains that we need to get organised at the national level to face these challenges: otherwise, all our separate activity is just 'Noise Before Defeat'.
If you would like to receive Senator Molan's newsletter please sign up at: Jimmolan.com
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