Maria Rost Rublee

Gareth Evans, former Australian Foreign Minister, and Maria Rost Rublee, an expert in international security and nuclear politics, dive into the AUKUS alliance's implications. They discuss Australia’s first acquisition of conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines and the regional anxieties this generates. The conversation highlights the contentious nuclear waste management challenges and the importance of community engagement. They also examine how Southeast Asian nations perceive AUKUS, reflecting on Australia's balancing act amidst U.S.-China tensions.

Maria Rost Rublee, a Professor of International Relations at the University of Melbourne, and David Laut, Chief Investment Officer at Abound Financial, dive into the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly Israel's military strategy against Iran. They discuss the implications of Trump’s potential decisions regarding U.S. military support and the regional fallout. On the economic front, they analyze the Federal Reserve's impacts on market sentiment amidst concerns of stagflation, while highlighting opportunities in sectors like technology and consumer discretionary.