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The Joe Walker Podcast

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Recurring themes include economics, philosophy, history, science, startups. Sometimes, episodes end up being cited in academic research, or on guests' Wikipedia pages, or even in guests' books.

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Joe Walker is…one of the most literate about this 'view of life', or an evolutionary worldview. My first podcast with him in February 2020… went three hours and is arguably the best introduction to my life and work.

Being interviewed by Joe Walker is fun for at least 3 reasons: he's damn smart and frighteningly well read, he's prepared a strong counterargument, and he uses no notes.

Interested in Oz politics, the economy, China’s global aspirations, or just general stuff? You might want to have a listen to The Joe Walker podcast.

A resonant interview - I felt we were on the same wavelength(s).

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My latest writing

Hugh White's Notes on Australia's Strategic Circumstances (1993)

Hugh White's 1993 Tathra note.

Hugh White's Strategy Reading List (with Annotations)

An annotated list of more than 50 titles on strategy, international relations, and defence policy, curated by Australian strategic analyst Hugh White.

Australia’s State Capacity: A Literature Review

A working paper by Peter Bowers and Joseph Walker, originally prepared in preparation for Joseph Walker's podcast conversation with Steven Hamilton and Richard Holden