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The US was meant to pivot to Asia — has Donald Trump changed course?

The US was meant to pivot to Asia — has Donald Trump changed course?

Update: 2025-08-25
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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

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The US was meant to pivot to Asia — has Donald Trump changed course?

The US was meant to pivot to Asia — has Donald Trump changed course?

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