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Aaron Nyerges

Dr Aaron Nyerges

Senior Lecturer in American Studies and Honours CoordinatorUnited States Studies Centre
Dr Kathryn Robison

Dr Kathryn Robison

Lecturer in American Studies and Internships CoordinatorUnited States Studies Centre
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Dr Shaun Ratcliff

Honorary AssociateUnited States Studies Centre
Ava Kalinauskas a Senior Research Associate at the United States Studies Centre.

Ava Kalinauskas

Senior Research AssociateUnited States Studies Centre
Dr Gorana Grgic

Dr Gorana Grgić

Non-Resident Senior ScholarUnited States Studies Centre
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Dr Harry Melkonian

Honorary AssociateUnited States Studies Centre
US politics
Public forum
Impact of the Supreme Court rulings on Trump 2.0

14 July 2026

6.00pm

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7.30pm AEST

Join us for a special event featuring co-host of ABC’s Planet America Chas Licciardello and USSC Honorary Associate Dr Harry Melkonian.

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Allies and partners

Who is Dave Brat, Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to Australia?

26 June 2026
Explainer byAva Kalinauskas, Samuel Garrett
US politics

Trump’s Iran deal: Republican frustration, Democratic criticism

19 June 2026
Commentary byLester Munson
President-elect Donald Trump gives the peace sign after his meeting with Betsy DeVos at Trump International Golf Club, November 19, 2016 in Bedminster Township, New Jersey.
Foreign policy

The US-Iran peace deal may be Donald Trump's gain — and Benjamin Netanyahu's problem

17 June 2026
In the news byAssociate Professor David Smith
Elon Musk and his son X Æ A-12 step off of Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on March 17, 2025
US politics

Why Muskism is not just post-Fordist — it is post-humanist

16 June 2026
Commentary byProfessor Brendon O'Connor
US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists upon returning to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on March 11, 2026
Foreign policy

US and Iran announce ceasefire deal

15 June 2026
Interview byAssociate Professor David Smith
Foreign policy

How many times has Trump declared an Iran deal is 'close' — and what does it mean?

11 June 2026
In the news byAssociate Professor David Smith
U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopter pilots assigned to the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade 4-6 Air Cavalry Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, fire the 30 mm M230 cannon at the joint strike live fire exercise during Super Garuda Shield 25 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Sept. 3, 2025.
Defence

US military launches strikes on Iran after helicopter downing

10 June 2026
Interview byJared Mondschein
Aerial view of cargo ship, cargo container in warehouse harbor at Thailand
US politics

Trump's Tariffs: Real reason for new tariffs is not anti-slavery

4 June 2026
Interview byAssociate Professor David Smith
Technology

Trump calls on AI companies to submit models to US government

3 June 2026
Interview byOlivia Shen
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at Lancaster Airport on November 03, 2024 in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
US politics

Trump's control of the GOP could risk future of the party

30 May 2026
In the news byJared Mondschein
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The Quad

Is the ‘Quad’ dying a slow death? Even with Trump, it still has a vital role to play

29 May 2026
Commentary byJared Mondschein
U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One on May 12, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Foreign policy

US strikes Iran amid peace talks

26 May 2026
Interview byAssociate Professor David Smith