In The Shadow of War | Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC

About this episode

Rear Admiral Lee Goddard discusses the geopolitical landscape and Australia's security challenges in the context of rising tensions in the Middle East.

In Episode 163 of the No Limitations Podcast,  In The Shadow of War , Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC, a Non-Executive Director of Austal Ltd. In a candid and perceptive discussion, Lee evaluates the current geopolitical environment and explains how rising tensions in the Middle East are amplifying friction among major Western powers. He also highlights the significance of Australia maintaining strong capabilities to address both anticipated and unforeseen security threats, as well as the challenges the nation may encounter in an increasingly polarised global arena. Prior to becoming an Active Reserve Officer in 2021, Lee was dual appointed as Commander – Maritime Border Command and Operation Sovereign Borders, where he was responsible for the law enforcement and operational oversight of Australia’s maritime economic and security zones. From 2017 to 2019, Lee also served a two-year secondment in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. In 2014, he was promoted to Commodore and assumed the role of Commander Surface Fleet, commanding 18 major warships. Lee is currently a Non-Executive Director of Austal…

People in this episode

Host: Gregory Robinson

Guest: Rear Admiral Lee Goddard Csc

Topics covered

• geopolitical environment
• Middle East tensions
• Australia security
• military leadership

Keywords

• security threats
• Western powers
• polarised global arena

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Austal Ltd, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, Southern Launch, Pymble Ladies College, Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation

Books & works: In The Shadow of War

Places: the Middle East, Australia, Sydney, Hobart

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