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The second Trump Administration is inflicting chaos amid what was already a dangerous decade. Yet the 2025 Australian election campaign has been largely indifferent to the scale of the challenge: a world where authoritarian ambition does not relent yet America seems set on self-sabotage. The next Australian Government will need to be upfront in readying the nation for risk. This lecture will explore a strategy of resilience and preparedness reaching well beyond Canberra to involve the concerns and capabilities of the wider community. In parallel, Australian statecraft will need to engage the new multipolarity with a clear sense of the nation’s contemporary interests, values and identity. This year’s Sir James Plimsoll lecture will be delivered by one of Australia’s most respected voices on international strategy and security, Professor Rory Medcalf AM. With a career bridging diplomacy, intelligence, academia, and global policy thought leadership, Professor Medcalf brings deep insight to the shifting dynamics of our region and beyond. If you would prefer to attend this event in-person, secure your free tickets through Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/the-2025-sir-james-plimsoll-lecture-by-professor-rory-medcalf?c=zoomredirect