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While those of us in the southern hemisphere are riding out the winter months, elsewhere summer is in full swing, which means holidays and plenty of time for reading. So let\u2019s indulge in an <\/span>Inception<\/span><\/i>-esque activity: suggestions of some of the recommended-reading lists that have popped up from warmer climes. First up, <\/span>Senator John McCain has offered his picks<\/span><\/a>, a mix of fiction and non-fiction that has a near-exclusive focus on some aspect of war. Those with a cyber itch to scratch should check out two lists: one from Alphabet\u2019s Jigsaw operation to <\/span>help you get your head around the \u2018age of cyber conflict\u2019<\/span><\/a>, and the other a <\/span>trio of reads from Adam Segal<\/span><\/a> over at the Council on Foreign Relations. Grappling with Russia\u2014its history, Putin, his regime, its methods and priorities\u2014remains the perennial \u0430\u0440\u043e\u043c\u0430\u0442-of-the-month, so thankfully <\/span>Politico<\/span><\/i>\u2019s Susan B. Glasser is here to offer <\/span>some of the best Russia reads around<\/span><\/a>. And if you want to know what Republicans are reading, dip into <\/span>this collection<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Foreign Policy<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re now six months into the Trump presidency, and to celebrate, the president gave a staggering interview to some top reporters from the<\/span> New York Times<\/span><\/i>. It\u2019s really worth spending some time with the <\/span>7,500-word transcript<\/span><\/a>, along with the Times<\/em>\u2019\u00a0<\/span>chronicle <\/span><\/a>of some of Trump\u2019s misleading claims on topics as diverse as health insurance, Akie Abe and Napoleon. This <\/span>Washington Post<\/span><\/i> piece reckons the interview betrays Trump\u2019s \u2018conviction that he\u2019s above the law\u2019. And head on over to t<\/span>he<\/span> Atlantic<\/span><\/i>, where James Fallows forensically deconstructs the Trump interview, which he <\/span>believes<\/span><\/a> shows \u2018at least an increase in degree in the self-delusion, the consequential ignorance, the expressed disregard for constitutional functioning, and the absolute nature of his claims of innocence\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

With <\/span>Game of Thrones<\/span><\/i> kicking off its seventh season this week, <\/span>ReasonTV<\/span><\/i> has offered this <\/span>deeply impressive libertarian-infused parody<\/span><\/a> (6 mins). Freedom \u2026 freedom, everywhere (across the Seven Kingdoms).<\/span><\/p>\n

The research buffet has been restocked and a tasty smorgasbord awaits, dear reader. The annual <\/span>Soft Power 30 report was released this week<\/span><\/a>. France took out top honours (up from #5 last year), the UK retained its #2 rank, while the US slipped to 3rd place, from #1 in 2016. But any bruised souls stateside should take solace in the latest Pew research, which finds that the US is still considered <\/span>top dog on the question of economic power<\/span><\/a>. (Aussies know which side their bread is buttered on, though, voting for China over the US by a two-to-one margin.) From CSIS comes a hefty new study on <\/span>South Korea\u2019s middle power status<\/span><\/a>\u2014how the country wields power, its interaction with the US, and how it tackles health, economic and environmental challenges are all up for discussion. And Simon Jackson of the University of Sydney\u2019s US Studies Centre has grappled with the impeachment process so you don\u2019t have to, laying out <\/span>the history of the mechanism and giving his take on whether Trump will have to walk down that road<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever wanted to have a gander in the International Space Station, you\u2019ll be pleased to discover that it <\/span>recently received the Google Street View treatment<\/span><\/a>, meaning you can float through the station\u2019s 15 modules at your leisure. Blast off <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Podcasts<\/b><\/p>\n

Britain\u2019s nuclear tests at Maralinga are the subject of this cracking episode of the ABC\u2019s <\/span>Conversations <\/span><\/i>released last year. Host <\/span>Sarah Kanowski speaks with Liz Tynan<\/span><\/a> about her book <\/span>Atomic thunder: the Maralinga story<\/span><\/i>. (2-4-1 SPECIAL: I came to that <\/span>Conversations<\/span><\/i> interview indirectly thanks to Leigh Sales\u2019 and Annabel Crabb\u2019s <\/span>Chat 10 Looks 3<\/span><\/a> podcast, which isn\u2019t typical ASPI fodder but is nonetheless a ripsnorter\u201410 out of 10 fat tuba players.)<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Atlantic<\/span><\/i> will later today launch its <\/span>new podcast effort<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Atlantic Radio<\/span><\/i>. It\u2019s about where America has come from and where it\u2019s headed to. David Frum and Molly Ball are first up. It\u2019ll be one to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Videos<\/b><\/p>\n

The US Studies Centre recently hosted John Howard in conversation with the <\/span>Australian<\/span><\/i>\u2019s Paul Kelly. If you couldn\u2019t get along, head on over to the USSC site for the <\/span>masterclass in level-headed analysis <\/span><\/a>of the US\u2013Australia relationship, President Trump, his team and how the former Aussie PM thinks it\u2019s all going. <\/span><\/p>\n

Asia watchers, CSIS has your number. The DC heavyweights this week hosted their seventh annual conference on the South China Sea, providing an opportunity to dive into the disputes, the options and the policies proffered by the concerned parties. The hefty eight-hour event is <\/span>over at YouTube<\/span><\/a>, ready for your delectation. <\/span><\/p>\n

Events<\/b><\/p>\n

Canberra: The Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, Admiral Scott Swift, will be swinging by the ANU soon to lay out his vision for how navies Australian and American can underwrite stability in the Indo-Pacific. The National Security College will host the admiral; details <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brisbane: In a couple of weeks the Griffith Asia Institute will host the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong, for a <\/span>lunchtime lecture<\/span><\/a>. Get along to the brilliant GOMA building on the banks of the Brissie River to hear the senator on \u2018Australian Values in a Time of Disruption\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sydney: Join the all-star panel of Gillian Triggs, Paris Aristotle, Guy S. Goodwin-Gill and Huy Truong at the Opera House next month to talk about breaking the deadlock on the issue of asylum and refugee policy. Tickets are $30 and are available over at <\/span>the Opera House\u2019s site<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

See you in a few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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