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The AUKUS officials, part 3: Damian Parmenter, UK Director General AUKUS

The AUKUS officials, part 3: Damian Parmenter, UK Director General AUKUS

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The National Security Podcast · ANU National Security College

September 12, 202442m 25s

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Show Notes

What is the central logic of AUKUS from a UK perspective?

How does AUKUS contribute to European security?

How does AUKUS fit into UK defence interests and strategies in the Indo-Pacific?


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.


Damian Parmenter CBE is Director General AUKUS at the UK Ministry of Defence.  

Professor Rory Medcalf is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.  


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