Caught in the headlights

We discuss America's apparent crisis of confidence, the conflict in the Middle East, and the Vice-Presidential debate. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm, Director of the International & Security Affairs program at the Australia Institute, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the sense of helplessness creeping into American policymaking. This discussion was recorded on Friday 4 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute 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) ‘In a largely uneventful and inconsequential US vice presidential debate, no one can claim victory’ by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (October 2024) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to [email protected]. Support After America & the research powerful interests fear: https://theaus.in/3QRFNjB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.