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Simon Ewing-Jarvie

S1E5 – What’s Taking So Long?

INDEFENSIBLE NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL SECURITY PODCAST – SEASON 1 EPISODE 5

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In this episode, I ask why it is taking so long to establish a national security agency and strategy, given that the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019 recommended exactly this approach in late 2020.

Drawing on my work in continuity management and executive behaviour in risky environments, I highlight some possible reasons why public sector chief executives might be reluctant to embrace the sort of change that is being called for. I also highlight the politicisation of Defence and call for Defence White papers to be replaced with National Security White papers.

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A Poke in the Fifth Eye by Simon Roberts. Book Cover. Available on Amazon Kindle
A Poke in the Fifth Eye by Simon Roberts. Book Cover. Available on Amazon Kindle
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Published by Simon Ewing-Jarvie

I tell stories in order to challenge people to challenge the status quo. Much of my work is investigative journalism in both print and podcast media. Other pieces are more academic in nature. The pure pleasure comes from creating fiction. As part of my day-to-day work, I also design and deliver outcome simulations (business war games) for corporate clients and provide 'Red Team' services for organisations that want to stress-test their plans. I teach a range of experiential learning programmes. I research and publish on national security issues with a New Zealand focus and am the co-founder of a private think tank in this space. My passion is writing fiction (under the pen name of Simon Roberts) that helps people engage in an interesting way with complex concepts about future war, intelligence and security. I love boating and fishing in between and the Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand's South Island is my favourite haunt. I play several musical instruments averagely, grow chillies and have run the odd scotch whisky school.