104. Lost in the Indo-Pacific - Strategy, Oceans, History or Illusion?

I wrote recently that the Free and Open Indo Pacific is like the Holy Roman Empire. It is not free, not open, and not even the Indo-Pacific. Find out why on this intriguing podcast that covers

- my article on Australia, India and the Indo-Pacific, "Australia, Little Country Lost"

- some real history you can read to get a better understanding of the history of the Indian and Pacific Ocean regions, including 4 history book recommendations?

- some surprising revelations and legacies of the German author of the original Indo-Pacific strategy, Karl Haushofer.

And happy Oceans Day for June 8, everyone.

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