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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