In partnership with the US Studies Centre and the Sydney Opera House, The Wheeler Centre hosted three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and acclaimed author Thomas Friedman at the Melbourne Town Hall. A long-standing and influential commentator on the Middle East and global affairs, the best-selling author discussed the trends that will shape the future. He was joined by veteran journalist turned politician Maxine McKew.

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