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27 March 2026
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US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, DC, on 2 April 2025

An overview of US tariff policy over the past 12 months, how it is impacting US trading patterns and what it all means for Australia.

2 April 2026

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6 April 2026
In the news byJared Mondschein
President Donald Trump talks to members of the media before boarding Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House on October 30, 2020 in Washington, DC.
6 April 2026
Interview byJared Mondschein
6 April 2026
Interview byAssociate Professor David Smith
US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport in Greer, South Carolina, on October 16, 2017. Trump is in Greensville to attend a fundraiser for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.
1 April 2026
Commentary byLester Munson

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Conference | Doing American Studies outside the US — now

16-18 July 2026

An international conference exploring the practice, pedagogy, and politics of American Studies beyond US borders.

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Trade and economics
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The geopolitics and business briefing: Impacts of the Iran war

2 April 2026

11.00am

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11.30am AEDT

A webinar featuring Hayley Channer, Jon Berry and Merriden Varrall.

Upcoming webinar
Errol Flynn as Robin Hood
Public event
Errol Flynn: The true story of Australia's Hollywood icon

31 March 2026

6.00pm

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8.00pm AEDT

Join us for a special book launch event with author Patricia O’Brien, Associate Professor at Georgetown University

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The Strait of Hormuz
Defence
Public forum
What the Iran war means for the Middle East — and the world

26 March 2026

6.00pm

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7.00pm AEDT

A panel discussion with Dr Michael Green, Dr Rana Dadpour and Faraz Maghami, moderated by Jared Mondschein.

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The Quad
Public forum
The future of the Quad in the age of Trump

25 February 2026

5.00pm

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8.00pm AEDT

A panel of experts discussed regional geostrategy and the future of the Quad.

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Foreign policy
Public forum
Australia-Taiwan relations: What are the policy options and priorities for engagement?

5 February 2026

5.30pm

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8.00pm AEDT

The launch of a USSC major report on the Australia-Taiwan relationship, examining its scope, limits, and opportunities across the economic, diplomatic and defence domains.

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6 April 2026
In the news byJared Mondschein
President Donald Trump talks to members of the media before boarding Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House on October 30, 2020 in Washington, DC.
Interview byJared Mondschein
US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport in Greer, South Carolina, on October 16, 2017. Trump is in Greensville to attend a fundraiser for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.
Commentary byLester Munson
Commentary byDr Michael J. Green
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