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Why the U.S. and the world should have a 'coherent, bipartisan' strategy for China | MSNBC
Kevin Rudd discusses the dangers of a catastrophic conflict between the U.S and Xi Jinping’s China on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
Avoiding Conflict with China | WNYC The Brian Lehrer Show
Kevin Rudd argues that conflict between the two superpowers is heightened by cultural misunderstandings.
Detainment of refugees ‘an act of monumental cruelty’ | Radio New Zealand
This week the Australian government announced that it would accept New Zealand's long-standing offer to resettle boat refugees held in Nauru and other facilities, nine years after it was first made. Rudd now says the fact that it has dragged out so long is against the spirit in which his government signed in 2013.
China and Global Security | Egon Bahr Symposium
Kevin Rudd speaks at the 5th Egon Bahr Symposium on Xi Jinping’s worldview and global security.
Solomon Islands and China | The Project
Leaked documents have revealed China’s plan to bring its military might closer to Australia’s front door. The government says it’s concerned, but it’s been accused of dropping the ball.
The role of China in Russia-Ukraine conflict | CBS News
China is focused on becoming a "dominant military power" under Xi Jinping, according to Kevin Rudd, former Australian prime minister and author of the new book, "The Avoidable War.
On Ukraine War and China | Bloomberg
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and China's stance on the conflict.
'China wins': Kevin Rudd's daunting warning if conflict breaks out | Yahoo News
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd believes global forces are moving in China's favour but the country likely won't risk a Putin-style invasion of Taiwan any time soon.
Xi Jinping hopes to return Taiwan to China in late 2020s, early 2030s | 7:30
Many foreign policy observers are wondering how China's territorial ambitions for Taiwan are being affected by Russia's experience invading Ukraine. Taiwan's independence is widely considered the most likely issue to embroil Australia in a regional war, given the US is likely to respond to Chinese aggression.
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on his new book ‘The Avoidable War’ | Newstalk ZB
Since leaving office, Kevin Rudd has become an expert on China and Chinese relations with the West.
His new book ‘The Avoidable War’ discusses that very subject.
Russia, Ukraine and China's Long Game — Kevin Rudd and Peter Mansbridge In Conversation | Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
In early February, China and Russia issued a joint declaration that solidified their bilateral relationship, outlining their intention to advance “unprecedented” economic and security cooperation. Weeks later, Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Was China aware of Putin’s intentions? Will China continue to stand with Russia? Has the world’s unified response to Russia’s attack changed China’s calculus? What does this China-Russia alliance mean for the liberal international order?
China's Russia Dilemma | MSNBC
Russia's actions “diverts American attention, it diverts the strategic focus of the United States away from the China challenge. So for those reasons, Xi has an enormous attachment to keeping Putin and Putin's Russia operational,” says Fmr. PM of Australia Kevin Rudd.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is under pressure right now | CNBC
Kevin Rudd, former prime minister of Australia and current president and CEO of the Asia Society, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss China’s relationship with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
Don’t Count on China to Mediate the War in Ukraine | Wall Street Journal
Russia’s aggression has caused anxiety in Beijing, but Xi Jinping has staked too much on his ‘best friend,’ Vladimir Putin.
Scott Morrison’s Ten Dirty Tricks | Friendlyjordies
This election, Scott Morrison is going to pull every dirty trick he has. I discuss the top ten dirty tricks the Liberal’s will pull in the upcoming federal election with Friendlyjordies
Pressure builds on China over Ukraine invasion | BBC World at One
Kevin Rudd spoke to the BBC’s Sarah Montague to analyse the ongoing war in Ukraine and the prospects for peace.
How Fast Things Fall - Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull | Adelaide Writers Week
Since leaving office, former Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull have definitely and determinedly not gone gentle into the good night, instead becoming trenchant critics of the incumbent Prime Minister and his Government, and the type of politics they practise. Focussing particularly on the pernicious power of Murdoch and the urgency of action on climate change, this unlikely duo remain important and unapologetic voices in our increasingly polarised political debate.
Putin's war on Ukraine may change China's intentions | ABC Radio National
Former Prime Minister and China expert Kevin Rudd joins us with insights on how China is reacting to Putin's aggressive invasion of Ukraine, which has galvanised the world against Russia.
Has it given China pause for thought about its own territorial intentions?
China will only take military action against Taiwan when victory is guaranteed | CNBC
The “loose” analysis that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a harbinger of an impending Chinese military action against Taiwan is “fanciful.”