After 250 years what now for the 'Great Democratic Experiment'?
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Today marks 250 years since America's declaration of Independence. As the United States struggles with domestic divisions and its role as a global superpower, is the Founding Fathers' "Great Democratic Experiment" over? Former Australian Ambassador to the United States Arthur Sinodinos sat down with David Speers to discuss whether the United States can pull back from the brink. 0:46 Introduction 2:24 Welcome Arthur Sinodinos 2:49 How are Americans reacting to 250 years of Independence? 5:29 Domestic divisions 8:00 Reflections on the Great Democratic Experiment 11:00 US Alliances 16:30 China's influence in the region 16:55 What will America 300 look like? 18:30 Goodbye Vote for David Speers for 'Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter' for the 2026 Logie Awards: https://tvweeklogies.com.au/ Subscribe: https://ab.co/3yqPOZ5 Welcome to ABC News In-depth, where you'll find our long-form journalism and other videos to help you understand what's going on in the worl
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