The Director's ChairAdmiral Harry Harris on his life and career, the United States and China
In this episode of The Director’s Chair, Michael Fullilove speaks with Admiral Harry Harris, the former US commander and diplomat. Harry served as the Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, and as President Trump’s Ambassador to South Korea.
Harry discusses his military career, which took in postings from Guantanamo Bay to INDOPACOM headquarters in Honolulu, when he led nearly 400,000 military personnel. They also discuss his time as a diplomat, when he grappled with issues including Black Lives Matter and President Trump’s attempts to cut a deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Harry recounts his ‘Sliding Doors’ moment, when he was meant to serve as Ambassador to Australia.
In 2 playlist(s)
The Director's Chair
On The Director’s Chair, Michael Fullilove - Executive Director of the Lowy Institute speaks with po…Social links
Follow podcast
Recent clips
Lowy Institute Re-Cast: David Lammy on the UK's foreign policy, Europe, China, AUKUS, the Windies and 'B
42:13
Lowy Institute Re-Cast: Kurt Campbell on China, Russia, AUKUS, and US foreign policy in Asia
30:56
Bret Stephens on Trump's election chances, AUKUS, and changing his mind on climate change
37:13