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This week, the Pacific showed world leaders firsthand what climate change looks like. Back home, the Coalition and One Nation saw something else. They saw an opportunity to dog whistle and punch down on our Pacific nations.
In “Shorter America”, Dr Emma Shortis keeps you up-to-date on the United States with news and analysis that you can trust.
If you only followed mainstream coverage of the Pre-COP Leaders' visit to Tuvalu, you could be forgiven for thinking the big issue was headwear.
The Australia-United States relationship is strong in spite of the flawed defence partnership.
On this episode of After America, Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss 75 years of the ANZUS treaty, the Trump administration’s assault on international law, and what confident, capable Australian foreign policy could look like.
This episode was recorded Friday 28 August.
New Game, New Rules: A foreign policy for dystopian times by Allan Behm is available now from Australia Institute Press for $19.95.
Guest: Allan Behm, Special Advisor, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis
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Show notes:
ANZUS and Australia’s Security by Allan Behm, the Australia Institute (July 2020)
After America: Australia and the new world order by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)
Shorter America: Oh, Dolly; We’re not ready; Barely Gettin’ By by Emma Shortis, The Point (August 2026)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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