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The Age
Despite the current lack of a convincing Republican presidential candidate, Tom Switzer argues that President Obama's prospects of re-election are perilous. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies...
The Sydney Morning Herald
Richard McGregor says that pragmatism and an instinct for survival have dictated the latest pivot by US President Barack Obama back to the left and to his democratic base...
The Sydney Morning Herald
Reflecting on America's place in the world at the end of two decades defined by the end of the Cold War in 1991 and the 9/11 terrorist attacks of...
The Sydney Morning Herald
Stefan Halper says China is successfully positioning its market-authoritarian model as an alternative to America's championing of democracy and capitalism. This is an edited extract from his essay in...
The Canberra Times
The boundaries between journalism, intelligence, diplomacy and think tank analysis are dissolving at a rapid rate, thanks to the unstoppable advance of social media, writes Rory Medcalf.
The Conversation
US Studies Centre lecturer Harry Melkonian considers the case against Private First Class Bradley Manning, accused of delivering thousands of pages of US government documents to Wikileaks.
by Marc-William Palen
US Studies Centre postdoctoral fellow Marc Palen reviews William T. Horner's book Ohio's Kingmaker: Mark Hanna, Man and Myth. The book examines the life and partisan media portrayal of...
The Drum (ABC Online)
Tom Switzer outlines four reasons why Newt Gingrich could be the Republican nominee for President in 2012. Further to this, Switzer argues history is littered with successful comebacks by...
This study focuses on a specific issue – the development of the mining technology, services and equipment sector in Australia. It aims to outline the recent development of the sector, to assess the...
The Canberra Times
Dr Adam Lockyer suggests the stationing of US forces in Australia have nothing to do with deterrance. He adds that the US, China and Australia are each focused on deepening...
The Age
Tom Switzer says that if the Obama visit is any indication, one is left with the impression that Australian and US political leaders increasingly find it harder to justify a war...
Global Times
Professor Geoffrey Garrett says US President Barack Obama has laid down the gauntlet to China, saying that its booming trade ties must be underpinned by its acceptance of the values he...
The Drum (ABC Online)
Dr Adam Lockyer says the implications of any failure by the congressional "supercommittee" to find agreement on reducing America's deficit could lead to major cuts in its defence spending...
Boston Review
Professor Margaret Levi says institutions such as universities, governments and NGOs can influence which products are made, their quality, and the sustainability of both workers and the environment throughout the production...
The Canberra Times
Dr David Smith writes, until last week it was hard to see what the meaning of this presidential trip was. There was the symbolism of the 60th anniversary of ANZUS...
Herald Sun
Professor Geoffrey Garrett provides an analysis of the key points of US President Barack Obama's speech to the Australian parliament. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
Minnesota Public Radio online
Siobhan Heanue says President Obama's charm wowed the Australian public in the space of 48 hours, but that Australia will have to play a delicate balancing game if it's...
Global Times
Professor Geoffrey Garrett says with his presidency in big trouble amid deep economic and political problems at home, why is Barack Obama spending more than a week in Asia, sandwiching his...
The Drum (ABC Online)
Tom Switzer argues the US-Australian alliance would be too strong to be jeopardised by a withdrawal of Australian forces ahead of the current timetable. Tom Switzer is a research...
The Conversation
Brendon O'Connor says we should be glad Obama is here but let’s negotiate strategically rather than being overawed by his presence on our soil. Brendon O'Connor is associate professor of American...
