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Jan 6th attack testimony. Commonwealth heads meet in Rwanda. The view from the Pacific.

Olivier Knox discusses the mostly Republican witness testimony on the January 6th attack on the US Capitol building. Cindy McCreery looks at CHOGM — the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda and the organisation's purpose, place and priorities. Steve Ratuva explains ...  Show more

 . 54min 6sec
What Australians think about foreign policy. How effective are UN Peacekeepers. PNG elections.

What do people think about Australia’s foreign policy. Results from the 2022 Lowy poll In troubled times do UN Peacekeepers make a difference? The challenges for Papua New Guinea as they head to a general election. 

 . 54min 6sec

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