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In May 2026, the United States Studies Centre, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, hosted a Track 1.5 Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Canberra. The following report highlights the key themes and policy insights that emerged from the discussions.
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5 November 2026
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Join United States Studies Centre experts for an exclusive event in partnership with the POLITICO Canberra Playbook team.
9 November 2026
The Indo-Pacific’s premier biennial event convening government officials, business, and experts to address economic security challenges.
13 October 2026
6.00pm
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An exclusive event featuring USSC and Sydney Morning Herald political experts discussing the 2026 US Midterm elections.
6 October 2026
6.00pm
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A moderated conversation on the future of the Australia-US alliance in the age of Trump.
30 September 2026
10.00am
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A panel discussion on the strategic competition over rare earths and discussing key themes from the upcoming report The Missing Market: Why US and allies’ rare earth derisking needs a demand-side strategy.
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