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Podcast: The National Security Podcast
Episode: National Security Podcast: Unpacking the APEC powerplays
Description: Did the APEC forum just cease to be an economic summit? On this episode of the National Security Podcast, Chris Farnham chats with Professor Rory Medcalf about the quality of Chinese diplomacy, America’s decision to join Australia and PNG in building a naval base on Manus Island, and whether the world is currently in a pre-war era.Professor Rory Medcalf is the head of the National Security College at The Australian National University. His professional background involves more than two decades of experience across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks and journalism.Chris Farnham is th...