Best United States Studies Centre Podcasts (2024)

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The significance of the AUKUS tech transfer 38:17

5h ago38:17

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When talking about AUKUS, a majority of Australians think it is a good idea for Australia to have nuclear-powered submarines, but much of the public debate is around the cost and whether it is worth the money. One of the most significant aspects of AUKUS is the fact that the United States is agreeing to share some of its most sensitive nuclear tech…

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The future of the Quad 1:22:28

6d ago1:22:28

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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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Deciphering Seoul's Indo-Pacific Tilt 41:14

12d ago41:14

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Mike hosts Jina Kim, Dean of Language and Diplomacy Division at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, to discuss South Korea's foreign policy and strategy in the Indo-Pacific.By Center for Strategic and International Studies

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What the new Congress means for the Indo-Pacific 40:23

14d ago40:23

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Republicans have secured control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Congress authorises the budget, they have exclusive power to declare war and regulate foreign commerce and they authorise important foreign policy appointees. Even before the next Congress is sworn in, we are seeing Congress flex their power in considering Preside…

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DC insiders on Trump’s victory and next steps 40:36

29d ago40:36

40:36

After months of speculation and one of the most tumultuous campaigns in history, we now know that we will have a second Trump term, beginning on 20 January 2025. How did what looked like a coin-toss election lead to such a resounding outcome? What can we expect to see in a Trump 2.0 administration? What should allies and partners do now to prepare?…

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The Exit Interview 43:45

1M ago43:45

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This week Mike hosts Jude for a final goodbye episode to get Jude's synopsis of the China watching fields ability to understand China, what they have rightly predicted, what has been missed, Beijing's politics, and many other topics discussed in previous episodes.By Center for Strategic and International Studies

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

2M ago55:59

55:59

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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Former Trump admin official on technology, energy and competition with China 19:33

2M ago19:33

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AI, energy security, critical minerals and supply chain issues are all inextricably linked with each other and with US competition with China. Erik Jacobs held several roles in the Trump administration including as policy coordinator for the US Department of Energy’s Office of Strategic Planning and Policy and as a policy advisor in the White House…

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

2M ago1:34:36

1:34:36

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

2M ago1:03:23

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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

2M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

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

2M ago1:31:39

1:31:39

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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Myanmar After the Coup 39:27

2M ago39:27

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This week Mike and Jude are joined by Aaron Connelly, Asia diplomatic editor and senior Asia correspondent at The Economist, where he writes about geopolitics and security across Asia. They discuss his recent Adelphi Series book New Answers to Old Questions: Myanmar Before and After the 2021 Coup D’État.…

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AI, disinformation and the US presidential election 38:26

2M ago38:26

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From Iran’s hack of the Trump campaign to Taylor Swift deepfakes, technology is posing a more overt threat to the US presidential election. At the same time, it is unlocking new opportunities for innovation, economic growth and even record-breaking campaign strategies. How have we seen technology affect the US presidential election this year? Where…

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What Australians think about the US alliance 34:13

2M ago34:13

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In September, the United States Studies Centre released its annual public opinion polling report, Allies and partners poll 2024: Australia the United States and Japan converge on alliance and China despite US election uncertainties. The report surveyed Australian, American and Japanese public opinion on everything from AUKUS and industry policy to …

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Energy security and the US-Australia alliance 25:27

3M ago25:27

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Matters of national security are increasingly stretching beyond hard power and into areas of economics, technology and energy. Critical minerals and the clean energy transition are now a core aspect of the US-Australia alliance and they are also playing a larger role in US-China competition, domestic politics and geopolitics around the globe. How d…

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US-China Relations From the Inside 40:50

3M ago40:50

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This week Mike and Jude are joined by Rick Waters, managing director of Eurasia Group's China practice. Rick previously served as the US State Department's top China policy official, overseeing the creation of the Office of China Coordination, informally known as the China House, and concurrently serving as deputy assistant secretary of state for C…

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State of the race: US presidential election check-in 43:11

3M ago43:11

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Despite years of circling in each other’s orbits, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump only met for the first time on the debate stage on 10 September. Their face-off was the unofficial launch of the final stage of the US presidential election. It was an opportunity for both candidates to make their case to the country and…

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Kiwi Crossroads: Navigating New Zealand’s Strategic Landscape 32:58

3M ago32:58

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This week Mike and Jude are joined by David Capie, Director of the Centre for Strategic Studies and Professor of International Relations at the Victoria University of Wellington. They discuss New Zealand’s transitioning approach to its regional relationships.By Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Inside the White House on 9/11 (Replay) 41:41

3M ago41:41

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Today, we're sharing a replay of our episode from 9/11 last year. USSC CEO Dr Michael Green was working for the White House National Security Council during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. He describes the chaos of the evacuation and the significant changes for US alliances with Australia and others across the globe in the wake of the …

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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

3M ago1:11:24

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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

3M ago52:14

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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

3M ago57:00

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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

3M ago45:02

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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

3M ago1:34:11

1:34:11

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

3M ago43:18

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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

3M ago39:00

39:00

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

3M ago33:01

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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

3M ago48:12

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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

3M ago51:34

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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

3M ago56:40

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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

3M ago11:05

11:05

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

3M ago1:30:20

1:30:20

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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Malaysia’s Path in a Contested Asia 37:03

3M ago37:03

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This week Mike is joined by Elina Noor, Senior Fellow for the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. They discuss Malaysia’s approach to geopolitics and outlook for the future.By Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Tech and the alliance 45:45

4M ago45:45

45:45

From the Quad Principles on Critical and Emerging Technology to AUKUS Pillar II, technology is increasingly seen as an issue of national security and it is playing a larger role than ever in US alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. What is driving this technological cooperation? What can allies and partners gain by working together? What’…

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

4M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

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

4M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

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

4M ago1:36:26

1:36:26

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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