America has an interesting relationship with many Asian countries - on the surface there is polite co-operation and trade, but always with a wary attitude.

Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director, La Trobe Asia) and Dr Kumuda Simpson (International Relations, La Trobe University) speaks to Matt Smith about United States and their interaction with Asian states.

Recorded in front of a live audience on 11th November, 2015.

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