AUKUS In an Age of Unrestricted Competition

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! Show Notes: X :  @JohnBlaxland1 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 2013See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Focus is the flagship current affairs podcast of SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical  think tank. Hosted by Dr. John Bruni—a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media—The Focus brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for Jane’s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst. Produced by Neil Smart, The Focus cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.