Episode 6
Timothy J Lynch - Professor of Political Science at University of Melbourne
The National Conservatism Institute of Australia Podcast · Dan Ryan
September 2, 20241h 1m
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Show Notes
Discussion with Prof Timothy Lynch, head of political science at the University of Melbourne. He writes on contemporary America and its intersections with Australian life.
Among other things we discuss:
- His recent article in The Australian and areas which touches on various "natcon" themes:
- We discuss where we agree American conservatism has changed (trade, foreign policy), important areas his article did not touch on e.g. immigration, and also whether there is much of a difference on social issues/culture war between JD Vance and Ronald Reagan https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/win-or-lose-vance-has-sparked-a-revolution-across-conservatism/news-story/813282f509ac255fa39562d5fa8cab95
- We also discuss his general views on foreign policy, the realism of Prof John Mersheimer, and how Prof Lynch's own views have changed
- We finish with some questions about Australian universities and liberalism generally and whether what and how we are teaching students today advances the interests of students and the West more generally