7am Is Australia prepared for a second Trump presidency?
Sep 4, 2023
Whispers within Australia's foreign policy and defence establishment suggest a second Trump presidency could be on the horizon. Despite facing numerous criminal indictments, Trump remains popular among Republican voters. This podcast explores the potential impact on Australia's reliance on the US for defense, the declining commitment of America to Australia and the Pacific region, concerns about the Orcus arrangement, and the implications of a second Trump presidency on the Australia-US alliance and Five Eyes Intelligence Band.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Potential of a Second Trump Presidency
03:05 • 5min
Analyzing America's commitment to Australia and the Pacific region
08:17 • 5min
Concerns about American commitment to the Pacific and the lack of debate around Orcus
12:55 • 2min
Implications of a Second Trump Presidency on Australia's Relationship with the US
14:57 • 3min