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As the second Trump administration rapidly advances its agenda, the landscape of US domestic and foreign policy is undergoing profound change. This report sees experts from the United States Studies Centre go beyond the headlines to unpack the key decisions, internal dynamics, and strategic consequences of Trump’s return, from sweeping executive actions and tariff shocks to shifting alliance structures and nuclear posture.

3 June 2025

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Defence
Public forum
Kelly Magsamen: The future of US defence policy

7 July 2025

6.00pm

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7.00pm AEST

Join us for a fireside chat with Kelly Magsamen, former Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Senior Advisor at The Asia Group.

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Economic security dialogue series

7 May, 29 August and 2 December 2025

One-day, invitation-only events under the Chatham House Rule with participation by senior representatives from government, business, academia, the think tank community and civil society, focusing on today's big economic security questions.

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US politics
Conference
Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025

17 September 2025

Join international experts across government, business and research as they share their insights on the discussions happening in Washington, Canberra and Tokyo, and what they mean for US allies and partners around the world.

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China
Public forum
David Shambaugh: How China won and lost America

26 June 2025

6.00pm

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7.30pm AEST

A conversation with Professor David Shambaugh, a world-renowned China scholar and author of Breaking the Engagement: How China Won & Lost America.

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Unpacking Trump 2.0: What really matters

3 June 2025

1.00pm

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2.00pm AEST

Dr Michael Green, Hayley Channer and Jared Mondschein spoke with Steven Klimt to unpack the key decisions, internal dynamics, and strategic consequences of Trump’s return to the White House.

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Trump's tariffs and the future of the global order

27 May 2025

6.00pm

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7.00pm AEST

Hear leading expert in economic affairs, Ambassador Kurt Tong, and USSC CEO Dr Michael Green discuss the future of the global economic order.

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