Episode 137

Podcast: Asia Pacific Defence Reporter · APDR

Opublikowano: 2026-05-05

The stalemate in the Middle East continues with neither the US or Iran backing down. US President Donald Trump continues to do the bidding of Russia by withdrawing some troops from Germany. On the local scene, Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson addressed the National Press Club and outlined a vision noticeably different from the government's - particularly regarding the US alliance. He stated the obvious that under Trump the US is no longer the reliable, predictable ally it once was. He remains enthusiastic about the purchase of nuclear-powered submarines but is less certain ab...