Interview: America and Trump's Asia Strategy in 2025

Interview: America and Trump's Asia Strategy in 2025

February 9, 2026 · 39 min

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The episode discusses the implications of Donald Trump's second presidency on Asia and global politics in 2025.

The United States — and indeed the world — is now one year into Donald Trump’s second presidency. While many developments were foreshadowed during his first term, 2025 has nevertheless been an eventful year, marked by decisions and dynamics that have had wide-ranging global consequences. Guests: Professor Nick Bisley (Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), La Trobe University) Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Centre for Global Security) Recorded on 4th February, 2026.

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