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Join Bernard Keane as he discusses his new book, Seize the Moment: Australia's real opportunities in an unstable world

Australia is surviving the second coming of Trump, but our economy and our social cohesion are under pressure, and our political landscape is being reshaped. How do we turn this time of international crisis into a launchpad for success?

At the first-quarter mark of the 21st century, giant forces are reshaping our world. This Trump Moment marks a turning point in history. So far, Australia has played its hand pretty well.

But beneath the military and economic conflicts grabbing the headlines, technological disruption is escalating; our population is ageing; the climate crisis is upon us; China is gathering power; and the US empire is retreating from its strategic role internationally and from democratic norms. In the face of these pressures, can Australia continue to be a lucky country?

Bernard Keane draws on his experience within government and as a political commentator, to outline how Australia can prosper in the next quarter century. He argues we have crucial advantages we can leverage—if we make smart decisions now.

About the author

Bernard Keane has been Crikey's Canberra correspondent since 2008, writing on politics, media and economics. He has also spent 15 years in the Australian public service. He is co-author of the bestselling A Short History of Stupid, and author of The Mess We're In and a novel, Surveillance.