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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 1H 9M

What Happened To Australia Can Happen Anywhere. | Former PM Scott Morrison

from רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit · host Ariel Whitman

Has Australia abandoned one of its closest allies?Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison joins The Western Spirit for a candid conversation about the collapse of Australia’s bipartisan support for Israel, the rise of anti-Semitism in Australia, October 7, radicalization, multiculturalism, China, Iran, Donald Trump, and the future of the Western alliance.Morrison argues that Australia’s relationship with Israel has deteriorated dramatically since 2022 and warns that the tone set by political leaders after October 7 has left many Australian Jews feeling isolated and abandoned. He discusses the shocking rise of anti-Semitic incidents across Australia, why he believes Western institutions have failed to confront radical ideologies, and what must change before it is too late.The conversation also explores the growing influence of identity politics in Western democracies, the role of political Islam, the failures of modern multiculturalism, the threat posed by China in the Indo-Pacific, the future of AUKUS, NATO, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and Scott Morrison’s personal experiences working with both Donald Trump and Joe Biden.If you enjoy conversations about geopolitics, Israel, India, foreign policy, anti-Semitism, terrorism, and international affairs, subscribe to The Western Spirit and turn on notifications.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: [email protected]:00Introduction to Israel-Australia Relations02:48Shift in Australian Government Policy Towards Israel05:46Electoral Politics and Community Dynamics08:46The Left's Ideological Shift and Its Impact11:48The Complexity of Middle Eastern Politics14:52Public Perception and Anti-Semitism in Australia18:02The Role of Faith and Accountability in Communities21:03Immigration and Counterterrorism Perspectives23:38Current Immigration Policies in Australia35:27Australia's Immigration System: Successes and Challenges39:47Multiculturalism: A Double-Edged Sword45:21Australia's Strategic Position in the Indo-Pacific51:40The Iran Conflict: Western Allies and NATO#ScottMorrison #Australia #Israel #Antisemitism #DonaldTrump #China #Iran #AUKUS #Politics #TheWesternSpirit

Has Australia abandoned one of its closest allies?Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison joins The Western Spirit for a candid conversation about the collapse of Australia’s bipartisan support for Israel, the rise of anti-Semitism in Australia, October 7, radicalization, multiculturalism, China, Iran, Donald Trump, and the future of the Western alliance.Morrison argues that Australia’s relationship with Israel has deteriorated dramatically since 2022 and warns that the tone set by political leaders after October 7 has left many Australian Jews feeling isolated and abandoned. He discusses the shocking rise of anti-Semitic incidents across Australia, why he believes Western institutions have failed to confront radical ideologies, and what must change before it is too late.The conversation also explores the growing influence of identity politics in Western democracies, the role of political Islam, the failures of modern multiculturalism, the threat posed by China in the Indo-Pacific, the future of AUKUS, NATO, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and Scott Morrison’s personal experiences working with both Donald Trump and Joe Biden.If you enjoy conversations about geopolitics, Israel, India, foreign policy, anti-Semitism, terrorism, and international affairs, subscribe to The Western Spirit and turn on notifications.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: [email protected]:00Introduction to Israel-Australia Relations02:48Shift in Australian Government Policy Towards Israel05:46Electoral Politics and Community Dynamics08:46The Left's Ideological Shift and Its Impact11:48The Complexity of Middle Eastern Politics14:52Public Perception and Anti-Semitism in Australia18:02The Role of Faith and Accountability in Communities21:03Immigration and Counterterrorism Perspectives23:38Current Immigration Policies in Australia35:27Australia's Immigration System: Successes and Challenges39:47Multiculturalism: A Double-Edged Sword45:21Australia's Strategic Position in the Indo-Pacific51:40The Iran Conflict: Western Allies and NATO#ScottMorrison #Australia #Israel #Antisemitism #DonaldTrump #China #Iran #AUKUS #Politics #TheWesternSpirit

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