Modi, the Quad, and the latest on AUKUS

featuring Ebony Bennett and Allan Behm

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From Narendra Modi’s recent visit, to the cancelled Quad summit meeting, to new developments in the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement, it’s been a busy few weeks in international relations for Australia.

This was recorded on Wednesday 25th May 2023 and things may have changed since recording.

The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute

Guest:

Allan Behm, Director, International & Security Affairs Program, the Australia Institute // @Mirandaprorsus

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett

Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey

Edited by: Emily Perkins

Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

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