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THE WRAP-UP: Why a dictator’s son was elected president. How one family helped derail Sri Lanka’s economy.

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In light of the recent federal election, today's episode is a shorter one that keeps with the election theme!  Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss:

  • How BongBong Marcos, son of a brutal dictator, convinced the Philippines to elect him President.
  • Why the collapse of Sri Lanka’s economy can be attributed to one family.

    • As Josh mentioned, here are some fascinating articles on how Labor’s win could shape Australia’s foreign policy:

    • Can Penny Wong reset difficult relationships? (ABC News): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-25/wong-albanese-labor-foreign-policy-security-defence-diplomacy/101097144
    • How will the Labor government shape foreign policy on China? (ABC News): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-25/china-australia-relations-foreign-policy-labor-win/101091996
    • Imagining Labor’s first 100 days in foreign policy (Lowy Institute): https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/imagining-labor-s-first-100-days-foreign-policy
    • Labor will rebuild Australia’s international development program (DevPolicy): https://devpolicy.org/labor-will-rebuild-australias-international-development-program-20220516/

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