Peter Ivany, Chairman of Ivany Investment Group
- Deep economic link with China (32% of trade).
- US is crucial for defense, especially through the AUKUS agreement.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode, Ashutosh Garg engages Peter Ivany in a dynamic conversation about Australia’s strategic choices, trade dependencies, and the shifting geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
00:01:23 – How is Australia balancing China and US ties?
- Deep economic link with China (32% of trade).
- US is crucial for defense, especially through the AUKUS agreement.
- Australia’s challenge is to stay friendly with both while reducing reliance on either
00:04:59 – How does Australia navigate tensions between China and the US?
- Past government strained China relations, hurting some sectors.
- Current approach: restoring ties, lifting trade barriers.
- US alliance remains vital for security.
00:09:31 – Is Australia diversifying its trade partners?
- Pursuing new trade deals with the UK, Europe, India, and other regional partners
- Progress is slow—China remains dominant in exports.
00:15:37 – What’s China’s Indo-Pacific strategy?
- Expanding economic dominance and securing supply chains.
- Strengthening its military presence and learning from recent global conflicts
- Playing a long-term game versus the US’s shorter cycles.
00:21:15 – India’s global role and partnership with Australia?
- India shows strong potential in technology and leadership
- Economic and infrastructure challenges persist.
- Rising migration and growing bilateral ties, but trade impact still limited.
00:27:39 – How do alliances (AUKUS, Quad, BRICS) impact Australia?
- Defense alliances are crucial given Australia’s size and resources.
- AUKUS ensures security, while BRICS and the Quad foster regional cooperation and trade
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- Deep economic link with China (32% of trade).
- US is crucial for defense, especially through the AUKUS agreement.
- Australia’s challenge is to stay friendly with both while reducing reliance on either
