US allies reassess as Trump undermines global security

With President Trump spewing threats at friends and foes, the American government has gone off the rails. On this episode of Follow the Money , Dr Emma Shortis and Ebony Bennett discuss Trump's genocidal threats against Iran, his efforts to subvert US democracy, his administration's growing isolation from long-time allies, and why it's time for the Australian government to reassess its relationship with the United States. This episode was recorded on Monday 13 April. Guest: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett Show notes: After America: Australia and the new world order by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025) Vance joyless as US-Iran negotiations fall apart , After America , the Australia Institute (April 2026) Shorter America This Week: Ceasefire?; Madman theory; Group hugs in space by Emma Shortis, The Point (April 2026) Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au . Support Follow the Money:

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This episode was published on Apr 15, 2026.

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