War, Politics and Law with The Hon. Tony Abbott AC: A chat with a former Australian Prime Minister

The “fantasy of international law” was a phrase used by the Hon Tony Abbott AC, Australia’s 28th prime minister, in his article in The Australian on 20 April 2026. The same day he sat down and explained to X-Examination what that meant to him in the context of current conflicts around the world. It was a privilege to hear his thoughts on recent legal and political issues in the latest recording. Take a listen now. Full episode found on YouTube and Spotify; @xexamination_podcast. This episode was proudly sponsored by Operational Legal Australia and recorded by Nudge Productions Make sure to like this video and subscribe to X-Examination for future episodes where we unpack all things law with inspiring and influential people.