Australian and American Perspectives
From the moment the terrorists struck in 2001, Australia has partnered with the US in the struggle against Islamic extremism and still today has the largest presence in Afghanistan outside NATO. Senior leaders of both governments discuss the impact of the 9/11 decade on their countries.
Speakers:
- Jeffrey Bleich, United States Ambassador to Australia; and former Special Counsel to President Obama
- Dennis Richardson AO, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; former Australian Ambassador to the US (2005 to 2009); and former Director-General of ASIO (1996 to 2005)
Moderator:
- Geoffrey Garrett, CEO of the United States Studies Centre and Professor of Political Science at the University of Sydney
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Next session: The War(s) on Terrorism
VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS
Dr David Smith analyses how Obama's public support of same sex marriage may affect his re-election chances.
Edward Blakely discusses his new book 'My Storm' and the lessons that Australians can learn from Hurricane Katrina.
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