Asian crucible: Globalisation, geopolitics and the contest for the future
From USSC Live by The United States Studies Centre
June 4, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 229
About this episode
The episode discusses Asia's economic rise and its implications for Australia amidst globalisation and geopolitical tensions.
Asia's extraordinary economic rise — powered by globalisation and supply chains — lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty, increased the region’s global influence and reshaped the global order. Yet the same forces that drove that transformation define many of the tensions now threatening to undo it. Understanding Asia’s past, present and potential future has never been more critical to defining Australia’s place in a region increasingly defined by strategic competition. How has Asia overcome the challenges of its past? What does the future hold for Asia? What role can Australia play in the world’s most dynamic region? To answer these questions, USSC welcomed Professor Nick Bisley , Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Professor of International Relations at La Trobe University, for a discussion of his new book, Asian Crucible , with USSC CEO Dr Michael Green .
People in this episode
Host: Dr Michael Green
Guest: Professor Nick Bisley
Topics covered
- globalisation
- geopolitics
- economic rise
- strategic competition
- Australia's role in Asia
- Asia's future
Keywords
- Asia
- globalisation
- geopolitics
- economic rise
- Australia
- strategic competition
- supply chains
- poverty
- future of Asia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: La Trobe University
Books & works: Asian Crucible
Places: Australia, Asia
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