In a world of geopolitical uncertainty, what is the significance of the recent ASEAN-Australia Special Summit?
What realistically can be achieved between Australia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
And what are the diplomatic and security challenges facing ASEAN nations?
In this episode, Pichamon Yeophanton, Huong Le Thu and Don McLain Gill join Rory Medcalf on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to assess the state of ASEAN-Australia relations, and explore the opportunities and challenges facing deeper engagement.
Dr Pichamon Yeophantong is Head of Research and Associate Professor at the Centre for Future Defence and National Security, Deakin University at the Australian War College.
Dr Huong Le Thu is the Asia Deputy Director at the International Crisis Group.
Don McLain Gill is a Lecturer and a geopolitical analyst at the Department of International Studies, De La Salle University.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College (NSC). His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
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