After America

Trump still the elephant in Canberra as US midterms approach

After America

Show Notes

Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss key races in the midterms, the upcoming Israeli election, and the latest from the Canberra bubble on Euro-Indo-Atlanto-Pacific strategic interests.

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