Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

In the 'deal of the century', Australia was supposed to acquire a brand new, top of the range nuclear submarine. In the navy, they are known as  the APEX predators of the sea, the 'optimal' defence machine. But this week the AUKUS submarine deal was downgraded or ‘streamlined’. Now, instead of receiving a brand new, top of the range nuclear submarine, we are getting  three second-hand Virginia class submarines.
But will these  submarines be fit for purpose in a decade? In this episode, Geraldine and Hamish talk to two of Australia’s most prominent submarine experts to find out more about the Virginia class submarines and whether we've been sold a dud deal.
Guests: Retired Rear Admiral Peter Briggs AO and Jennifer Parker, Principal and Founder of Barrier Strategic Advisory
Producers: Kylie Grey and Cheyne Anderson

Changes to the AUKUS deal that mean Australia only gets second hand submarines from the Americans have prompted some wobbles this side of the Pacific. 
But the architect of the $370 billion deal told Global Roaming the deal is a dynamic one, and he has no regrets.

Moves by President Erdogan to arrest and imprison two of his key political rivals have prompted warnings that Türkiye is sliding into authoritarianism.  
There are fears he may change the constitution next to stay in power.

President Donald Trump is throwing himself an 80th birthday to remember. Cage fighting on the White House lawns, organised by his best mate, and UFC CEO, Dana White. 
It's a spectacle the President's backers hope will resonate with young men, once his biggest fans, but whose support for him is cratering.

To mark the end of our popular 'Indonesia Rising' series, a special episode sharing your feedback and questions.
Hamish Macdonald and Geraldine Doogue reflect on your thoughts about economic opportunity, big ideas for the future, and concerns over diplomatic blind spots. Oh, and there are some beautiful personal stories along the way.