Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on a fast-paced trip to Southeast Asia to deepen regional relations. Singapore's Acting Leader has raised fears regional relationships could descend into the so-called law of the jungle if nations start to take sides in the power struggle between the United States and China.
Today
Silver at highest since 1980 & how markets are reacting to Gaza peace deal
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry Markets about the day's market action, including how investors are feeling following the potential Gaza peace deal, the future for gold and the outlook for silver, which hit a near 45 year high.
11m 37s
Today
Peace in the Middle East greeted with joy across the divide
After two years of devastating conflict, there are scenes of cautious celebration across the Middle East. A historic ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, brokered by US President Donald Trump, has been reached, in effect, marking what some are calling a new chapter of peace.
9m 49s
Jul 2023
ASEAN's Future Under Great Power Rivalry
This week, Mike and Jude are joined by Mr. Choi Shing Kwok, Director & Chief Executive Officer of the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute, and head of the ASEAN Studies Centre and Singapore APEC Study Centre, to discuss ASEAN perspectives on issues in the Indo-Pacific. The conversation ... Show More
42m 9s
Feb 2024
China-U.S. relations in 2024
In late January, 50 high-profile Australians led by former Australian Foreign Affairs Ministers, Bob Carr and Gareth Evans, called on the government to take actions to defuse tensions between the United States and China. They said they supported a balance of power in the region, ... Show More
27m 25s
Feb 2024
Middle East Instability: A Chinese Perspective to the Latest Flashpoint
Welcome back to the China-Mena podcast! In today's episode, titled "Middle East Instability: A Chinese Perspective," our host Jonathan Fulton and guest Chuchu Zhang explore China's evolving role in the region. They discuss recent events, including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict ... Show More
44m 53s
Dec 2022
Chinese Statecraft in the Pacific Islands
This week, Mike and Jude sit down with Pete Connolly, a retired officer in the Australian Defence Force and Adjunct Fellow with the Asia Program at CSIS, to discuss Chinese statecraft in the Pacific Islands. They start by unpacking China’s strategic interests in Melanesia and the ... Show More
41m 41s