Best Susan Beale Podcasts (2026)

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A look back at year one of Trump 2.0 1:33:48

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The last 10 months have seen the longest federal government shutdown in US history, the highest levels of US tariffs imposed in nearly a century, unprecedented actions by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and a dramatic reshaping of federal government departments. Meanwhile, USSC polling ahead of the successful Albanese-Trump summit showed th…

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Tides of partnership: Australia-India maritime collaboration in the Indian Ocean region 56:39

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In the wake of recent Australia-India Defence and Foreign Ministers’ meetings, the United States Studies Centre and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) co-hosted a webinar to explore this evolving bilateral relationship. Moderator Dr Lavina Lee, Director of Foreign Policy and Defence at the USSC, was joined by leading voices from India and Austr…

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Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Can allies shape US strategy? 45:59

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Panel discussion at the Sydney International Strategy Forum featuring Dr Kori Schake, Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, General David Berger (Ret’d), former Commandant in the US Marine Corps, Takashi Yamashita, Member of the Japanese House of Representatives, and The Hon Arthur Si…

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Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Keynote address from General David Berger (Ret’d) 31:08

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Keynote address at the Sydney International Strategy Forum from General David Berger (Ret’d), former Commandant of the US Marine Corps on the topic of "Can allies shape US strategy?" About the Sydney International Strategy Forum President Donald Trump’s first 100 days featured norm-breaking policies at a breakneck pace, often to be overturned days …

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Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Leading on economic security: AI and critical minerals 47:14

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Panel discussion at the Sydney International Strategy Forum featuring Dr Jeffrey Wilson, Director of Research and Economics at the Australian Industry Group, Yoshiaki Wada, former Representative (2016–24) in the Japanese House of Representatives, and Olivia Shen, Director, Strategic Technologies at the United States Studies Centre. Moderated by Hay…

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Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Navigating disruption in trade and finance 37:49

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Panel discussion at the Sydney International Strategy Forum featuring Dr John Kunkel, Senior Economics Adviser at the United States Studies Centre, Bilahari Kausikan, former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore, Jo Masters, Chief Economist at Barrenjoey Capital Partners, and Ziad Haider, Partner and Global Director of…

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Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Keynote address from HE the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC 16:41

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A keynote address at the Sydney International Strategy Forum from His Excellency the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC, Australia’s Ambassador to the United States. About the Sydney International Strategy Forum President Donald Trump’s first 100 days featured norm-breaking policies at a breakneck pace, often to be overturned days or weeks later. At the same tim…

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Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Are US alliances fit for purpose? AUKUS, the Quad, and the future of security cooperation 38:49

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Panel discussion at the Sydney International Strategy Forum featuring Dr Lavina Lee, Director of Foreign Policy and Defence at the United States Studies Centre, Lisa Curtis, Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, and Professor Peter Dean, Senior Adviser for Defence Strategy at the United States Stud…

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Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Is China winning in the Indo-Pacific? 45:02

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Panel discussion at the Sydney International Strategy Forum featuring General David Berger (Ret’d), former Commandant of the US Marine Corps, Dr Mira Rapp-Hooper, Partner at The Asia Group, Bilahari Kausikan, former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore, and Professor Nobukatsu Kanehara, Executive Director of the Sasak…

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Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Keynote address from Avril Haines 15:18

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Former Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines joined the Sydney International Strategy Forum live by video link to discuss with Chief Executive Officer of the United States Studies Centre, Dr Michael Green, the topic, "Is China winning in the Indo-Pacific?" About the Sydney International Strategy Forum President Donald Trump’s first 100 day…

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Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | America abroad, America at home: How much has changed? 43:24

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Panel discussion featuring Lisa Curtis, Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, Dr Mira Rapp-Hooper, Partner at The Asia Group, Dr Kori Schake, Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, and Clay Lowery, Executive Vice President for Research…

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Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Fireside conversation with Dr Kurt Campbell 31:17

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To open the 2025 Sydney International Strategy Forum, former US Deputy Secretary of State, Chairman and Co-Founder, The Asia Group, Dr Kurt Campbell, spoke with Chief Executive Officer of the United States Studies Centre, Dr Michael Green. About the Sydney International Strategy Forum President Donald Trump’s first 100 days featured norm-breaking p…

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Weaponising words: Russia's global influence playbook 1:26:35

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Russian disinformation and foreign influence campaigns have increasingly become defining features of today’s information landscape. Their reach extends beyond Ukraine, shaping debates around the globe, including in the United States, Southeast Asia, and Australia. With democratic trust and resilience under increasing strain, this event will explore…

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Japan's defence revolution and Australia-Japan-US trilateralism under Trump 2.0 1:27:19

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A panel of experts unpacked Japan’s National Security Strategy and explored the opportunities and challenges for Australia-Japan-US trilateral strategic cooperation under Trump 2.0. The panel featured two prominent strategic thinkers from the US and Japan. Few countries have done more to reorganise themselves for a new era of strategic competition …

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Can Ukraine survive? 1:34:11

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Three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the second Trump administration has made sweeping changes to US foreign policy priorities and moved to limit US support for Ukraine. In the last six months, the world has seen an explosive Oval Office meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy, NATO states pledging to increase their defen…

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Kelly Magsamen: The future of US defence policy 53:26

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The transition to a new US Administration has sharpened Washington’s focus on the Indo-Pacific, while also exposing deep strategic and political tensions shaping the future of American foreign and defence policy. Competing pressures — between isolationism and interventionism, reassurance and burden-sharing with allies, and fiscal restraint versus d…

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David Shambaugh: How China won and lost America 1:31:17

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For more than five decades following the 1972 rapprochement between the United States and China, the two countries seemed to be steadily building a sound relationship, even accounting for periodic setbacks like the Tiananmen Square massacre. The last decade, though, has seen a sharp increase in tensions and a complete reorientation of US policies t…

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Trump's tariffs and the future of the global order 1:03:44

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The future of the global economic order is in flux. Beijing's coercive economic policies, President Trump’s unprecedented tariffs, and the embrace of industrial policies around the world have cast doubt on the future of international economic rules. Globally, countries like Australia are being forced to contend with a more fragmented economic lands…

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Expert discussion of Kathryn Schumaker's book, Tangled Fortunes: The hidden history of interracial marriage in the Jim Crow South 54:47

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To launch USSC senior lecturer Dr Kathryn Schumaker's new book, Tangled Fortunes: The Hidden History of Interracial Marriage in the Jim Crow South (Basic Books, 2025), Dr Schumaker was joined by scholars Dr Michael Green, Associate Professor Frances Clarke, and Dr Aaron Nyerges to discuss the themes of the book. Prior to the US Supreme Court’s 1967…

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Space traffic jam: Challenges facing space sustainability 58:33

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Out of sight, out of mind. Low Earth Orbit has undeniably become busier, with upwards of 10,000 satellites and millions of pieces of space debris currently in orbit. With vital services—ranging from communications to climate monitoring, national defence, and financial services—increasingly reliant on space, the proliferation of space assets and deb…

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Cosmic shield: A panel on space security 1:05:09

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As space technologies proliferate and international political competition heats up, space has become a hotly contested strategic and operational domain. The rise of space-related threats, from increased orbital congestion to the proliferation of anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons now threatens to upend the international balance of power and drive crisis…

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100 days of the second Trump administration 1:33:33

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The United States Studies Centre hosted an exclusive event in partnership with The Sydney Morning Herald. April 30 marked 100 days of the second Trump administration. While many expected the return of an unconventional administration, the speed and degree of actions thus far have surprised even the most seasoned of analysts. What do the first 100 d…

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US export controls, AUKUS and Australia 45:47

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Export controls and investment screening are taking centre stage in the United States as Washington attempts to protect military and industrial advantages against China while simultaneously exploiting commercial opportunities for its high-tech industries and expanding technological cooperation with allies and partners. Within this complex policy co…

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US-China competition: AI, chips and export controls — where to next? 57:58

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As US-China technology competition intensifies, governments across the world are keeping a tighter grip on the advanced semiconductor chips, AI models, and investments that underpin AI. This is complicated by the fact that the private sector — not government — is at the cutting edge of AI and associated technology innovations. With emerging technol…

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Geopolitical trends to watch in 2025 1:00:21

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On Monday, 20 January 2025, President-elect Donald Trump was sworn in as 47th President of the United States. He has said he’ll end the war in Ukraine before he takes office and war continues to escalate in the Middle East. Australia itself will host a federal election in 2025 which may shift international relationships. What sort of impact would T…

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The future of the Quad 1:22:28

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In 2017, the first Donald Trump administration revived the Quad partnership between Australia, India, Japan and the United States after years of inactivity. Now, as the second Trump administration begins to take shape, the Quad continues to enjoy bipartisan support in all four countries and it seems the grouping is here to stay. The partnership has…

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Building bridges across the Indian Ocean: Australia-India cooperation for connectivity and growth 55:59

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The Indian Ocean Region brims with economic promise, yet it faces growing challenges — from inadequate infrastructure to fierce geoeconomic competition. As China deepens its presence through the Belt and Road Initiative, Australia and India are poised to offer a resilient and strategic alternative. This event featured inaugural Maitri Fellow Riya S…

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Who will be America's next president: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? 1:34:36

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The 2024 presidential race is already emerging as one of the most important elections of our generation, and could shape Australia’s foreign policy for years to come. So what can we expect? On 24 October 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted an exclusive event in partnership with The Sydney Morning Herald. SMH editor Bevan Shields, politica…

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Competition in cyberspace and the future of US security leadership 1:03:23

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We are increasingly living our lives in cyberspace — from global banking and financial transactions, to managing critical infrastructure and supply chains, to social media. With more government, business and public interactions happening online, coupled with concentrated strategic competition, there are more nefarious state-backed and rogue cyber a…

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Folk singers and the FBI 1:08:59

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An eye-opening exploration of the intersection between folk music and political activism, writer and historian Aaron J. Leonard dived into the lives of some of the 20th century’s most influential folk singers—Woody Guthrie, ‘Sis Cunningham, Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, and Burl Ives—and their contentious relationship with the US government. These artists…

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Understanding the 2024 US Election: A webinar for educators 1:31:39

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The United States Studies Centre held a discussion hosted by Lecturer in American Studies and political scientist, Dr Kathryn Robison. This webinar featured a panel of leading experts who shared their knowledge and perspectives on critical aspects of the US election for use in the classroom and beyond. Topics discussed: How the Electoral College wo…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 9: Reconciling security and prosperity: What’s at stake in 2024? 1:11:24

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defini…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 8: Indo-Pacific energy security and Australia’s role in the energy transition 52:14

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defini…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 7: Technology dynamics, disruption, and de-risking: the security-prosperity nexus 57:00

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives, and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defin…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Dinner panel | Fusing security and economic interests: Practitioners’ perspectives 45:02

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defini…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 6: Global economic governance: Where to for the “rules-based order”? 1:34:11

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defini…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 5: Economic statecraft in an age of strategic competition 43:18

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defini…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 4: Political risk and global shocks: What keeps C-suites up at night? 39:00

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defini…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Keynote address by Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Secretary to the Australian Treasury 33:01

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defini…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 3: US-China economic competition: An insider’s perspective 48:12

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defini…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 2: Economic security strategies in practice: Who’s doing what? 51:34

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defini…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 1: Geopolitical turmoil and the search for economic security 56:40

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defini…

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Economic security in a turbulent world | Welcome and address by Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce 11:05

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On 19 and 20 June 2024, the United States Studies Centre hosted a major international conference in Sydney spotlighting the search for “economic security in a turbulent world”. Over a day and a half, the conference brought together leading policymakers, business executives, and independent experts from around the world to discuss arguably the defin…

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Allies and Partners Poll 2024: Australia, the United States and Japan converge on alliances and China despite US election uncertainties 1:30:20

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The United States Studies Centre launched the latest edition of the USSC’s annual public opinion polling. The 2024 Allies and Partners Poll by USSC Director of Research Jared Mondschein and Research Associates Samuel Garrett and Ava Kalinauskas reveals that despite uncertainties about the US presidential election, the publics of Australia, the Unit…

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Cyber threats, disinformation and sabotage: Lessons learnt from Russia's war in Ukraine 1:21:56

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On the eve of its February 2022 invasion, Russia conducted a massive cyber attack on Ukraine’s satellite communications that not only downed services in Ukraine, but the spill-over effects were also felt all across Europe. Two-and-a-half years later, what many saw as the first true cyber war in world history is now also characterised by disinformat…

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Expert discussion of Frances Clarke's prize-winning book: Of Age: Boy Soldiers and the American Civil War 1:04:46

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The USSC hosted historians Frances Clarke, Michael Green, Michael McDonnell, and Kathryn Schumaker of the University of Sydney and the United States Centre for a lively discussion of Associate Professor Frances Clarke’s award-winning book, Of Age: Boy Soldiers and the American Civil War (Oxford University Press, 2024). Roughly ten per cent of all s…

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Inside the Republican Party: In conversation with Barbara Comstock 1:36:26

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In his third run for the White House, Donald Trump’s hold over the Republican Party appears to be stronger than ever. Even his former rivals are rallying around him — and echoing Trump's signalling that he may not respect the election result in November. But Trump’s selection of a younger running mate in Ohio Senator JD Vance has ignited discussion…

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Election Watch 2024: The Democratic National Convention 1:27:41

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The 2024 US presidential race now looks dramatically different compared to just three weeks ago. Democrats will head into the party’s national convention with a new name at the top of the ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris, alongside her newly minted running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. With less than 80 days until Americans head to the pol…

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AUKUS enablers? Assessing US and Australian defence export control reforms 1:00:11

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The AUKUS countries are on the verge of an historic moment. Over the past twelve months, lawmakers and officials in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have made notable progress in harmonising their respective defence trade control regimes in the service of accelerating AUKUS technology cooperation. These reforms, once implemented…

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Election Watch 2024: New Cold Wars in a year like no other 1:23:50

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As the United States heads towards one of the most consequential elections in its history, US allies and partners around the world are watching intense strategic competition play out between the United States and China. Against the background of the 2024 US presidential election, questions abound over the future of US leadership at home and abroad.…