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

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.

7 July 2025

6.00pm

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7.00pm AEST

Upcoming events
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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A globe with lines orbiting it, with the conference theme 'navigating disruption' on it.
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

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

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

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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Public forum
Expert discussion of Kathryn Schumaker's book, Tangled Fortunes: The hidden history of interracial marriage in the Jim Crow South

14 May 2025

Watch the launch of Dr Kathryn Schumaker's book, Tangled Fortunes: The Hidden History of Interracial Marriage in the Jim Crow South.

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Space
Space traffic jam: Challenges facing space sustainability

14 May 2025

Audrey M. Schaffer joined Dr Kathryn Robison to discuss how space sustainability can be integrated into the national security policy debate.

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International Space Station and the moon
Foreign policy
Public forum
Cosmic shield: A panel on space security

12 May 2025

A discussion on space security with esteemed experts Audrey Schaffer, Professor Melissa de Zwart and Aude Vignelles, hosted by Dr Kathryn Robison.

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