{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/13de84ee-6f50-420b-9f5a-52e94d3a2597/66cec9d439e920927a7f88fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The AUKUS officials, part 3: Damian Parmenter, UK Director General AUKUS","description":"<p><em>What is the central logic of AUKUS from a UK perspective?</em></p><p><em>How does AUKUS contribute to European security?</em></p><p><em>How does AUKUS fit into UK defence interests and strategies in the Indo-Pacific?</em></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Damian Parmenter joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the UK perspective on AUKUS: the strategic environment, Pillar One operational specifics, diplomatic engagement and legislation, and progress on Pillar Two.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Damian Parmenter CBE</strong> is Director General AUKUS at the UK Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Professor Rory Medcalf </strong>is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Show notes&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The undergoing <a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgmxw7g0veo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UK Strategic Defence Review</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/2024-national-defence-strategy-2024-integrated-investment-program\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Australian National Defence Strategy</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/02/mh370-hms-tireless-submarine-cockpit-transcript\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">British SSN involved in search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.state.gov/aukus-partners-rule-changes-for-secure-license-free-defense-trade/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">US International Traffic of Arms Regulation</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.asa.gov.au/aukus/aukus-agreement-cooperation-related-naval-nuclear-propulsion#:~:text=The%20agreement%20will%20enable%20the,powered%20submarines%20among%20AUKUS%20partners.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Recent AUKUS agreement tabled in Australian parliament&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>We’d love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to </em><a href=\"mailto:NatSecPod@anu.edu.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>NatSecPod@anu.edu.au</em></a><em>. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.</em></p>","author_name":"ANU National Security College"}