{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5eb41117570358cd673a3a85/6842c161f47b55b37a2a57a8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2025: Reflections","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5eb41117570358cd673a3a85/1749204974146-28dbd019-752d-4947-909d-c121dae49073.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Podcast host Meia Nouwens is joined by IISS experts Veerle Nouwens, Morgan Michaels and Darshana Baruah to reflect on the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, which was held on 30 May–1 June 2025.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Meia, Veerle, Morgan and Darshana discuss key takeaways and topics include:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his landmark speech on the US’ new ambitions for the Indo-Pacific;&nbsp;</li><li>President Macron’s proposal for greater European-Asian engagement;</li><li>Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim's call for shared purpose and cooperation in order to prevent further fracturing of the international order and support peace and stability;&nbsp;and</li><li>how the wider Indo-Pacific dynamics featured in this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue, such as the security priorities of Pacific Island states and the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate and subscribe to Sounds Strategic on the podcast platform of your choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Date of Recording:&nbsp;<strong>3 June 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The podcast is recorded and produced by the IISS.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"International Institute for Strategic Studies"}