Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 7: Cameron Leckie on U.S. Imperialism, AUKUS, and Australia’s Path to Sovereignty

Description: In Episode 8 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Cameron Leckie, a 24-year Australian Army veteran and advocate for a sovereign, peaceful Australia. Leckie shares his experiences in East Timor and post-tsunami Sumatra, his disillusionment with the Iraq War’s false pretenses, and his critique of Australia’s alignment with U.S. imperialism through the $368 billion AUKUS project. He exposes the Australian media’s role in perpetuating flawed narratives about China and Ukraine, the risks of conflict driven by AUKUS, and the need for strategic empathy to engage with Asia in a multipolar world. To our supporters: your passion drives this podcast—join us in building a platform for unfiltered ideas by listening, sharing, and engaging.  

Episode Details:  

• Duration: ~60 minutes  
• Release Date: July 20, 2025  
• Guest: Cameron Leckie, former Australian Army officer, member of Australians for War Powers Reform, and advocate for an independent Australian foreign policy.

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Why Listen?
Cameron Leckie’s insights from his military career and advocacy for sovereignty offer a critical perspective on Australia’s defense policies and regional role. This episode unpacks the flaws of AUKUS and the path to a peaceful, Asia-engaged Australia. Paid supporters can submit questions for our “Intelligentsia Roundtable” bonus episodes.  

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Keywords: Cameron Leckie, AUKUS, U.S. imperialism, Australian defense, multipolar world, China  

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