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Episode Synopsis
Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Donald Trump this week was widely hailed as a triumph.There was an awkward exchange with Kevin Rudd but also comments from the US President dismissing the prospect of China invading Taiwan.And as the alliance with the U.S. is deepening, what does this mean for Australia’s defence spending and military planning?Justin Bassi is the Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute; he sat down for a chat with host David Speers.
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