The world is 'made up of herbivores and carnivores', French President Emmanuel Macron said. And the meat-eaters are circling. China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are banding together. We have an expansionist America under President Trump and his merry band of disruptors.

In this gripping book, leading journalist and commentator Peter Hartcher explores what all this means for Australia. Ours is a successful multicultural democracy positioned near the world's economic engine room. What are Australia's vulnerabilities and strengths? How to make the most of them? Where to for the lucky country in the Age of Carnivores?