Quarterly Essay 101: Blind Spot
Narrated by Professor Michael Wesley
- Released
- April 21, 2026
- Length
- 3 hrs 37 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Audible Studios
"Blind Spot" by Michael Wesley is a thought-provoking essay examining Australia's place in the world and the importance of Southeast Asia to its national security and prosperity. Wesley critiques Australia's reliance on American strategies like AUKUS, arguing that such approaches may alienate regional neighbors and overlook the risks posed by China's influence. The audiobook invites listeners to consider how Australia's foreign policy choices could shape its future in a complex and evolving regional landscape.
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