Deterrence Down Under

110 Facilities Later, Is Australia Already Part of US War Plans?

A new map of the U.S. military footprint in Australia has reignited a long-running debate over sovereignty, deterrence, and entrapment. With 110 facilities tied to U.S. a

Ukraine’s Resilience in War: Lessons for the Future with Dr. Viktoriya Fedorchak

What enables a nation to endure years of war and continue fighting effectively? In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, Dr. Viktoriya Fedorchak explores the remarkable

Alliances, Burden Sharing, and Security in the Indo-Pacific

How should allies share the burden of defense in an increasingly contested security environment? In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, Christine and Carl unpack the s

SLCM-N, Missile Defense, and the Future of Indo-Pacific Deterrence

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, Carl Rhodes and Christine Leah examine one of the most debated developments in modern nuclear strategy: the United States' Sea-L

China's Nuclear Missile Test: Signaling or Routine?

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, Carl and Christine examine China's recent submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test and what it reveals about Beijing's e

Resilient Australia: Supply Chains, Sovereignty, and Security with Marc Ablong

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, defense expert Marc Ablong joins the conversation to examine the challenges facing Australia's defense establishment and the ref

Deterrence Down Under: Challenges to Arms Control and Strategic Stability

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, defense analyst Lowell Schwartz joins Carl and Christine to examine the evolving landscape of nuclear diplomacy among the United

Extended Deterrence and Nuclear Sharing in the Indo‑Pacific

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, hosts Christine and Carl take a deep dive into extended nuclear deterrence, nuclear sharing, and Australia’s evolving defense st

Decoding China’s Influence in the Indo‑Pacific: Strategies and Perspectives

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, defense analyst Derek Grossman joins the discussion with Carl to unpack how countries across the Indo‑Pacific view—and respond t

Deterring China: Military Modernization, A2AD, and the Indo‑Pacific Balance

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, Christine and Carl examine the accelerating pace of China’s military modernization and what it means for Australia, regional all

China’s Nuclear Rise and the Indo‑Pacific Security Reckoning

China’s rapid nuclear expansion is reshaping global deterrence—and it’s happening faster than many realize. In this episode, Christine and Carl break down China’s evolvin

China’s Vision for the Future Global Order with Dr. Fei-Ling Wang

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, Carl speaks with Dr. Fei‑Ling Wang about China’s worldview, the Chinese Communist Party’s vision for a new global order, and the

Inside China’s Espionage Enterprise: Risks, Reach, and Responses with Nick Eftimiades

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, Carl and Christina are joined by renowned counterintelligence expert Nick Eftimiades for a deep dive into the evolving landscape

Security Shifts: What the U.S. Strategy Means for Australia

Christine and Carl unpack the newest U.S. National Security Strategy and examine what it means for both the United States and Australia. They explore recent trends in def

Australia’s Fight Against Violent Extremism with Lachlan Colquhoun

In this compelling episode of Deterrence Down Under, host Carl Rhodes sits down with Lachlan Colquhoun—one of Australia’s leading voices in counterterrorism and counterin

Resilience and Reality: Australia's Strategic Challenges

In this compelling episode of "Deterrence Down Under," hosts Carl and Christine are joined by Air Vice Marshal John Blackburn to explore Australia's resilience in the fac

Civil Defense and Deterrence: Lessons from the Cold War for Today

In this conversation, Carl and Christine welcome Edward Geist, of RAND Corporation, to explore the concept of civil defense during the Cold War, its evolution, and its im

Crisis Preparedness: Navigating the Worst Strategic Environment

This episode explores Australia’s most challenging strategic environment since World War II, drawing lessons from history to understand today’s security landscape. Carl a

Balancing Defence Spending to address Australia’s Strategic Environment

In this episode of "Deterrence Down Under," hosts Carl and Christine delve into the complexities of defense spending, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by Aus

The Evolution of Missile Defense Technologies with Frank Rose

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, Christine and Carl engage with Frank Rose, a prominent figure in geopolitics and national security. The conversation delves into