The US was meant to pivot to Asia — has Donald Trump changed course?

With Donald Trump mediating conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, what has become of the United States' strategy in the Asia Pacific region?

The event Asia Disrupted: Trump's First Six Months was recorded at La Trobe Asia on 1 August 2025.

Speakers

Daniel Flitton — Managing Editor, The Interpreter The Lowy Institute

Dr Lupita Wijaya — Research fellow, La Trobe Asia

Ambika Vishwanath — Principal Research Fellow, La Trobe Asia

Professor Nick Bisley — Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University

Professor Bec Strating (host) — Director, La Trobe Asia