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The Avoidable War: LSE School of Public Policy

A conversation with Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia, as he discusses his new book 'The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict between the US and Xi Jinping's China', with Tony Travers.

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How to avoid escalating tensions and war with China | Here & Now

Kevin Rudd, president and CEO of the Asia Society and former Prime Minister of Australia, talks about his new book, "The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict Between the U.S. and Xi Jinping's China" with Here & Now's Scott Tong. Rudd lays out the pressure points between the United States and China and suggests ways to adopt a better-managed policy of strategic competition.

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Kevin Rudd on China’s economy in 2022 - CNN First Move

Kevin Rudd on CNN’s First Move discussing a crisis in China's property market, which makes up nearly a third of GDP. Investors are spooked after at least 10 real estate developers defaulted on their debts, and the Chinese government’s crackdown on the tech sector.

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On Shinzo Abe - BBC Weekend

Shinzo Abe was the most consequential Japanese leader since the second world war. But that wasn’t because of blind luck. Abe moved the dial through sheer force of personality, political will and policy creativity.

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Xi May Deal With India Border Impasse After Re-election - StratNews Global

On ‘Talking Point‘, from Brisbane, Kevin Rudd, twice Prime Minister of Australia, Author of, ‘The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict Between the US and Xi Jinping’s China’, President & CEO, Asia Society and President, Asia Society Policy Institute in conversation with StratNews Global Associate Editor Amitabh P. Revi.

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What Murdoch asks from new prime ministers - 7am Podcast

When you become prime minister, a lot changes. But there’s only a few people who know exactly what that's like. One of them is Kevin Rudd, and according to the former prime minister, one of the most drastic changes is the way you’re treated by News Corp. Today, former prime minister Kevin Rudd on the way News Corp brings new governments to heel.

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On China under Xi Jinping - The Backstory with Andrew Neil

Andrew Neil talks to the former Australian prime minister and president of the Asia Society about China under President Xi Jinping, its relationship with the United States and whether Australia could become a republic under the new Labor government.

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The US-China Relationship and an Australian republic - LBC

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd: The more I've looked at the US-China relationship, the more I become quite anxious. Xi Jinping in his worldview is a 'deep adherent to Marxism-Lenisim', says former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

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Dealing with China Under Xi Jinping - NHK World Japan

The Chinese Communist Party is likely to re-elect its current leader President Xi Jinping for a historic third term at the Party Congress scheduled later this year. What changes could we see in China's diplomatic and security strategies if Xi Jinping's leadership continues, and what is his vision for China? Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd weighs in on how the US and other democratic countries should deal with China under Xi Jinping to maintain stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Consequences of Ukraine Crisis on the Asia-Pacific - NHK World Japan

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is reverberating across the world. In the Asia-Pacific, China continues to standby its "no limits" friendship with Russia, while some countries aligned with the US and the West and others have had to weigh their interests carefully and choose sides. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd analyzes the complexities surrounding the Asian-Pacific countries' responses to the ongoing conflict and breaks down its impact on the future balance of power in the region.

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