Indefensible New Zealand
New Zealand's national security is rarely discussed in detail outside a small group of government officials and academics. The Indefensible New Zealand podcast is designed to change that with a wide ranging and ongoing conversation that everyone can understand. Free of the constraints of word limits and sound bites, the host, Simon Ewing-Jarvie, presents a fascinating, 'whole of government' view of what needs to be done to keep Kiwis safe - now and in the future. And by future, we mean this series looks out to 2050 and beyond. Many guests will appear on this show - some whose names you'll recognise and others you will never have heard of. Together, they help to bring this important topic to life.
Podcasting since 2021 • 19 episodes
Indefensible New Zealand
Latest Episodes
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast - S2E8 - Transformation
A challenging discussion about the need to transform the personnel in the New Zealand Defence Force.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:34
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E7 - A New Model Defence Force
With the NZ Defence Capability Framework currently being worked on, Simon takes an alternative analysis and alternative futures view of how the NZDF could look.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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17:00
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E6 - Voluntary National Service
I have a vision of a New Zealand society bound together with a common thread of service to the country no matter when or from where you came here. Shared stories that come from a programme where the rich, poor, immigrant and tangata whenua all ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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15:21
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E5 Optimum National Power
This episode was produced in the run-up to the new government’s first budget later in May. There is an expectation of increased spending on Defence. That remains to be seen but if there is, what should it be on?A lot of discussion takes ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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27:32
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E4 - Defence Force Sacred Cows
The New Zealand Defence Force has a number of well documented problems. Even at full strength, it lacks the mass, firepower and sustainability to engage in medium to high intensity conflict. However, at the moment it also has significant recrui...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:57