In the September Quarterly Essay, Hugh White considers Australia’s place between Beijing and Washington. As the power balance shifts, and China’s influence grows, what might this mean for the nation? In conversation with journalist Rafael Epstein, White considers the shape of the world to come and the implications for Australia as it seeks to carve out a place in the new world order.
This event is in partnership with Quarterly Essay.

Rafael Epstein worked in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Timor, Indonesia, Western Europe , Serbia, Kosovo and the Middle East for the ABC’s flagship radio current affairs programs, the 7pm TV news, 7.30 Report, Foreign Correspondent and Lateline.
Hugh White is Professor of Strategic Studies and Head of the Strategic & Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University.