America’s greatest strength with José Ramos-Horta
His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Laureate, joins us to discuss why the United States will remain an economic powerhouse despite rising tensions with China.
On this episode of After America, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the US-China relationship and his disillusionment with the Western response to the Israel’s actions in Gaza.
This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 9 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
Guest: His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Laureate // @JoseRamosHorta1
Host: Emma Shortis, Director of International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis
Show notes:
Statement of the Secretary-General on Israeli legislation on UNRWA, United Nations (October 2024)
UNRWA cannot be replaced, say UN top officials in response to Knesset ban, United Nations (October 2024)
Occupied Palestinian Territory, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Israel passes legislation banning the work of UNRWA on Israeli soil, ABC News (October 2024)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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