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In Conversation with Ambassador Richard Broinowski: Australia's Place in Asia

In this episode, veteran Australian diplomat Richard Broinowski reflects on Australia’s historical discomfort with its geographic position in Asia and the strategic shift that began in the post-Vietnam War era toward deeper engagement with the region. Drawing on his experience as ambassador to Vietnam and other Asian nations, Broinowski discusses the challenges and missed opportunities in Australia’s regional diplomacy, critiques the AUKUS agreement as limiting Australia's strategic autonomy, and calls for a more pragmatic and constructive relationship with China. He also highlights the…

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