Goa, Oct. 6 -- Former Australian Prime Minister and Asia Society Global President and CEO Dr. Kevin Rudd has offered high praise for Captain Smit Machchhar and the alert Israeli passengers who intervened to avert what could have been a catastrophic outcome during a recent flydubai cockpit incident. Characterizing their swift response as a masterclass in courage and skill, Rudd used the moment to issue a broader warning to governments and aviation authorities regarding the persistent and evolving nature of global security threats.

Speaking during an interview with NDTV's Foreign Affairs Editor Aditya Raj Kaul, Rudd emphasized the critical need for constant vigilance. "We should stand in awe at the courage, frankly, of passengers and the e...