The National Security Podcast

What parallels can be drawn between Russia’s democratic decline and challenges facing the US and other Western democracies?  What are the prospects for genuine peace after Putin's invasion of Ukraine?  With the US’ shifting priorities, how does Europe’s response to Russian aggression inform Australia’s own security outlook?  In this episode, Peter Tesch and Mikhail Zygar join Rory Medcalf for a discussion on the evolving role and influence of Russia in the global order, the impending challenges of the war in Ukraine, and the role that the US and Europe will play in this equation. Mikhail Zygar is a leading journalist, writer, commentator, filmmaker and expert on Russian affairs. He was also the founding editor-in-chief of Russian news channel TV Rain. Peter Tesch is a Distinguished Advisor with the ANU National Security College (NSC) and a leading Australian diplomat and policy official.  Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of NSC. His professional experience spans more t