Return of the king?
What does the Supreme Court’s monumental ruling on presidential immunity mean for the future of American democracy?
On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis speaks to Allan Behm, Director of the Australia Institute’s International & Security Affairs program, about the US Supreme Court and his new book, The Odd Couple: the Australia-America relationship.
This discussion was recorded on Friday 5 July 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
Guest: Allan Behm, Director, International & Security Affairs program, the Australia Institute // @Mirandaprorsus
Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis
Show notes:
The Odd Couple: the Australia-America relationship by Allan Behm (2024)
No Enemies No Friends: Restoring Australia’s Global Relevance by Allan Behm (2022)
No, Minister: So You Want To Be A Chief Of Staff? by Allan Behm (2015)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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