In this episode of The Focus, host John Bruni sits down with Professor John Blaxland to unravel the complexities of the AUKUS security pact and its implications for global power dynamics. As the world shifts into an era of unrestricted competition between China & the U.S., what does AUKUS really mean for the future of international security? Are Australia, the U.S., and the UK prepared for the challenges ahead? Tune in as we go beyond the headlines to uncover the real stakes of this landmark agreement. Don’t miss this essential conversation on the shifting tides of global strategy!
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Books:
Revealing Secrets
By Clare Birgin, John Blaxland 1 May 2023
The US-Thai Alliance and Asian International Relations
By Gregory Raymond, John Blaxland 2 June 2021
In from the Cold
By John Blaxland, Michael Kelly, Liam Brewin Higgins 19 March 2020
The Secret Cold War
By John Blaxland, Rhys Crawley 26 April 2017
The Protest Years
By John Blaxland 1 October 2016
The Australian Army from Whitlam to Howard
By John Blaxland 16 October 2013
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