Between The Lines - Abc Radio National

Two indigenous perspectives on calls to move Australia Day from January 26th, The Kellog-Briand treaty of 1928 and the efforts to legislate peace.

The veteran journalist and historian discusses his new book Vietnam: An epic tragedy 1945-1975.

The West has dominated international affairs for the last two centuries, but is that era coming to an end?

Xi Jinping is China's strongest leader since Mao Tse-tung, what is his vision for the Middle Kingdom? Plus, Washington blames Donald Trump for dismantling US global leadership, but is he really the culprit?

Who was Charles de Gaulle, the enigmatic general whom the French regard as their most important historical figure?

A review of the year that was 2018, plus the case for optimism.

John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt discuss the shift in US foreign policy, from post-Cold War liberal hegemon to 'America First'. Plus, a remembrance of George H W Bush, 41st President of the United States.

The veteran journalist and historian discusses his new book Vietnam: An epic tragedy 1945-1975.

With significant movement on the Brexit front in recent weeks, we check in with Peter Oborne from the Daily Mail for an update. Plus, former Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, on why the so-called 'deplorables' deserve a careful hearing.

After more than a year without any ministerial visits between Australia and China, relations seem to be thawing. How should we take the relationship forward? Plus, Pastor Evan Mawarire helped to end Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule in Zimbabwe. He explains what life is like in the post-Mugabe era.

What do the midterm elections results mean for US politics? And Armistice at 100, is Remembrance Day still relevant 100 years on?

Jamal Khashoggi's editor addresses his colleague's murder, Australia's 'worst PM' finally has his memoirs published.

A preview of the Brazilian presidential election run-off and leading candidate, Jair Bolsonaro; the revival of nationalism in the US and Europe.

Who was Charles de Gaulle, the enigmatic general whom the French regard as their most important historical figure?

The latest report from the UN's intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC) says the world must completely phase out coal-generated electricity by 2050 if we are to avert a climate catastrophe. Is that goal economically possible? And if not what should we do?

How does a progressive republic turn into a dictatorship like Nazi Germany? Plus, India's new super rich, the 'bollygarchs', how they made fortunes as the country became more unequal.