Allan and Darren unpack the events of the recent storming of the US Capitol Building. Listen in to hear how this event marks the dramatic denouement of the deterioration of US democracy under the Trump administration, and to speculate about the future of US politics post-Trump.

Also discussed in this episode of the Australia in the World podcast: Australia-China bilateral relations, the "Chinese Government" vs. "the CCP" distinction, the aftermath of the US election, and the impact of the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

Allan and Darren welcome Professor Howard Bamsey to the podcast, who offers unmatched experience regarding Australia’s international engagement with the issue of climate change.

Also discussed in this episode of the Australia in the World podcast: Senator Abetz and loyalty tests, and diplomacy and quarantine.

Also discussed in the Australia in the World podcast: The Quad and democracy; fearing abandonment in Australian foreign policy; and assigning a grade to Australia's China policy.

Also discussed in the Australia in the World podcast: trilateral gatherings, the new Japanese prime minister, and Thai protests. 

Aussie journalists depart China (and other bilateral tensions); Foreign Relations Bill; Abe's legacy; Tony Abbott

Richard Maude returns (Part 2): China, models of cooperation, & what Australian foreign policy can do

Richard Maude returns (Part 1), and Darren in the Beirut blast.

After disasters, especially those related to health, the response that we put forward is of vital importance. Mass amounts of death create emotional and logistical problems, and have far-reaching ramifications on global health security.