Dragon Claw versus Eagle Claw: China-US fight for the Indo-Pacific

In this episode we are honoured to have on one of the giants of the Realist School of International Relations, Robert and Renee Belfer Professor of International Affairs at Harvard University, Professor Stephen M. Walt. Stephen talks with John about China’s position in the Indo-Pacific inclusive of China-Russia relations, how America’s rebalance to Asia is proceeding, where India fits in and how strong Australia’s ties are to the US and much more besides. If you want to know about the Indo-Pacific and the key characteristics Sino-American rivalry, then this episode is a must-listen.Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The news today is often biased at the personal, organisational and structural levels, polarising our societies. The Focus is a program designed to cut through this bias to get at the heart of a topic. Join Host Dr. John Bruni and Producers Malcolm Hughes and Neil Smart as they examine the pressing issues of our time whether in Australia or overseas. In an interdependent, troubled and fast-moving world, knowing what questions to ask can lead us to understand and adapt to new and disruptive circumstances.