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The United States Studies Centre hosts live events providing discussion and analysis from both internal and external globally renowned experts.
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Economic Security Forum 2026: Trade-offs, transitions and chokepoints

9 November 2026

The Indo-Pacific’s premier biennial event convening government officials, business, and experts to address economic security challenges.

Past event
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US politics
Public forum
US Midterms washup: What Australia needs to know about the 120th Congress

5 November 2026

Experts from the United States Studies Centre were joined by members of the POLITICO Canberra Playbook team to break down the Midterm election results.

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US politics
Public forum
The Herald Live: Trump’s midterm test

13 October 2026

An exclusive event featuring USSC and Sydney Morning Herald political experts discussing the 2026 US Midterm elections.

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The Australia-US alliance in the age of Trump: A national conversation

6 October 2026

A moderated conversation on the future of the Australia-US alliance in the age of Trump.

Past event
Can the US and allies loosen China's chokehold on rare earths?

30 September 2026

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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China
Public forum
What does the China-Russia-North Korea axis mean for the Indo-Pacific?

29 September 2026

A panel discussion featuring experts from Australia, India, Singapore and the Philippines.

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