The US was meant to pivot to Asia — has Donald Trump changed course?
With Donald Trump mediating conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, what has become of the United States' strategy in the Asia Pacific region? The event Asia Disrupted: Trump's First Six Months was recorded at La Trobe Asia on 1 August 2025. Speakers Daniel Flitton — Managing Editor, The Interpreter The Lowy Institute Dr Lupita Wijaya — Research fellow, La Trobe Asia Ambika Vishwanath — Principal Research Fellow, La Trobe Asia Professor Nick Bisley — Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University Professor Bec Strating (host) — Director, La Trobe Asia
Big Ideas · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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With Donald Trump mediating conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, what has become of the United States' strategy in the Asia Pacific region?
The event Asia Disrupted: Trump's First Six Months was recorded at La Trobe Asia on 1 August 2025.
Speakers
Daniel Flitton — Managing Editor, The Interpreter The Lowy Institute
Dr Lupita Wijaya — Research fellow, La Trobe Asia
Ambika Vishwanath — Principal Research Fellow, La Trobe Asia
Professor Nick Bisley — Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University
Professor Bec Strating (host) — Director, La Trobe Asia