Book Launch: Asian Crucible: Globalization, Geopolitics and the Contest for the Future
From Asia Rising by La Trobe Asia
March 12, 2026 · 59 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the launch of the book 'Asian Crucible' and explores Asia's economic transformation and its geopolitical implications.
Asia’s modern resurgence has transformed the global economy, lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty through globalization, supply chains and market integration. Yet this success has also generated new geopolitical rivalries and nationalist tensions, placing the region at a critical crossroads between continued prosperity and growing risk. What powered Asia’s economic transformation — and are globalization and supply chains now becoming sources of vulnerability rather than strength? How are intensifying geopolitics and nationalism reshaping the region’s future? And what leadership and policy choices will determine whether Asia’s next chapter is defined by cooperation or conflict? The launch of Asian Crucible: Globalization, Geopolitics and the Contest for the Future by Nick Bisley. Speakers: Professor Nick Bisley (Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), La Trobe University) Dan Flitton (Managing Editor, Lowy Interpreter) The Hon. John Brumby AO (Chancellor, La Trobe University) Dr Ruth Gamble (Director, La Trobe Asia) Recorded 5th March, 2026.
People in this episode
Guests: Professor Nick Bisley, Dan Flitton, The Hon. John Brumby AO, Dr Ruth Gamble
Topics covered
- globalization
- geopolitics
- economic transformation
- nationalism
- Asia's future
- leadership choices
Keywords
- Asia
- global economy
- poverty
- supply chains
- geopolitical rivalries
- nationalist tensions
- cooperation
- conflict
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: La Trobe University, Lowy Interpreter
Books & works: Asian Crucible: Globalization, Geopolitics and the Contest for the Future
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