In episode 3 of the second ANI podcast series of the Saltwater Strategists, ANI Councillor Jen Parker speaks with Dr Bec Strating, a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, about Australia’s recently released Defence Strategic Review (DSR).
Jen and Bec discuss the key takeaways from the DSR and the implications for Australia’s maritime security and the structure of the Royal Australian Navy.
‘The DSR makes it clear that the US itself isn’t a unipolar power anymore, coupled with a rising China this is the reality that Australia needs to really grapple with’.
The Podcast discusses the drivers behind the review, including China’s rise and the challenges facing both Australia and the Indo-Pacific. Delving into the investment and force design priorities outlined in the DSR for the maritime domain, the Podcast discusses the upcoming fleet force structure review and some of the key considerations that will need to be taken into account as part of this review.
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