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12 December 2024
Asia in 2025 – the return of Donald Trump
Lowy Institute experts and guests examined the implications for Asia of Donald Trump's re-election as US President, in a panel event on 11 December. The panel discussed the consequences of his re-election for US security and trade ties with the Indo-Pacific, how countries in Asia are preparing for Trump's return to the White House, and the outlook for US-China tensions and key regional flashpoints, including Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Lydia Khalil convened the conversation with colleagues Daniel Flitton, Managing Editor of The Interpreter; Susannah Patton, Director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Lowy Institute; and Professor Bec Strating, Director of La Trobe Asia.
Featuring
Daniel Flitton
Daniel Flitton is one of Australia’s most experienced foreign affairs journalists and is Managing Editor of the Lowy Institute’s international magazine, The Interpreter.
Susannah Patton
Susannah Patton is Director, Asia Engagement at RMIT and a Nonresident fellow at the Lowy Institute.
Bec Strating
Dr Bec Strating is Director of La Trobe Asia and Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at La Trobe University, focusing primarily on maritime disputes and Australian foreign policy.
Lydia Khalil
Lydia Khalil is Program Director of the Transnational Challenges Program at the Lowy Institute.
