Episode 71: Myanmar - Tragedy, Complexity, and Power By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim — Podcast 19 April 2021Also discussed in this episode: the humanitarian crisis in Papua New Guinea after a devastating outbreak of COVID-19 and what makes the defence minister portfolio so uniquely challenging for the newly appointed Peter Dutton. Read More
Episode 70: US-China Relations and the new OECD Chief Mathias Cormann By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim — Podcast 29 March 2021Also discussed in this episode: The EU, US, UK, and Canada join forces in sanctioning against China over human rights abuses and the changing role of Australia in international cooperation following the Quad meeting. Read More
Episode 69: Biden's Early Days and the Pacific Islands Forum By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim — Podcast 15 March 2021Also discussed in this episode of Australia in the World: US foreign policy and the inaugural Quad leaders meeting. Read More
Episode 68: Natasha Kassam on Preparing for a China-Led World By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim — Podcast 26 February 2021Natasha Kassam joins the podcast this week to discuss the nature of China’s intentions for the global order and the consequences of its actions. Read More
Episode 67: The Myanmar Coup & Australia-NZ-China Diplomacy By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim — Podcast 06 February 2021Also discussed in this episode: Xi Jinping’s World Economic Forum speech and the Australia-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Read More
Episode 66: Revisiting the Capitol By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim — Podcast 22 January 2021Also discussed in this episode: A declassified Indo-Pacific strategy, Five Eyes, and the merit of fresh ideas for Australian Foreign Policy. Read More
Episode 65: Processing Events at the US Capitol By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim — Podcast 11 January 2021Allan 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. Read More
Episode 61: Short- and Long-Term Questions for Australian Foreign Policy By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim — Podcast 29 December 2020Also 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. Read More
Episode 63: Climate Change and Australia, with Howard Bamsey By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim — Podcast 17 December 2020Allan and Darren welcome Professor Howard Bamsey to the podcast, who offers unmatched experience regarding Australia’s international engagement with the issue of climate change. Read More
Episode 59: Malabar and an Emerging Balancing Coalition By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim — Podcast 30 October 2020Also discussed in this episode of the Australia in the World podcast: Senator Abetz and loyalty tests, and diplomacy and quarantine. Read More