Where does Australia fit in all of this? Leading experts share opposing views

Trying to make sense of what’s happening in the world right now? Join Deakin academics Zim and Clare in conversation with Emma Shortis and Tim Lynch, two Australian academics and leading experts on US politics and history, with sharply different perspectives. From current global conflicts and the resultant media narratives to questions around Australian identity and how our future fits alongside the US, nothing is off the table. This episode offers a rare chance to hear informed, differing perspectives side by side. The conversation is (mostly) diplomatic, always engaging, and packed with insight into the biggest issues shaping both America and Australia. Chapters 2:38 Is US foreign policy really changing? 9:35 What actually makes a country “safe”? 26:33 Power, influence and elite networks 30:00 Australia and the US: where do we stand? 47:19 Are Australia and the US becoming more alike? 55:16 What to expect in the upcoming elections 1:04:00 What to watch for Australia https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Byv38o3Jag9Zh1v6SGzRn https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/where-does-australia-fit-in-all-of-this-leading/id1769345825?i=1000761222217