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Victoria Coope

Victoria Cooper

Non-Resident FellowUnited States Studies Centre

Brendon O'Connor, a Professor of US Politics and US Foreign Relations

Professor Brendon O'Connor

Professor of US Politics and US Foreign RelationsUnited States Studies Centre (jointly appointed with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney)

Rodney Taveira, a Senior Lecturer in American Studies

Dr Rodney Taveira

Academic Director, Senior Lecturer in American Studies, and Undergraduate CoordinatorUnited States Studies Centre

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

Ava Kalinauskas

Senior Research AssociateUnited States Studies Centre

Dr Shaun Ratcliff

Honorary AssociateUnited States Studies Centre

Dr Gorana Grgic

Dr Gorana Grgić

Senior Lecturer in US Politics and Foreign PolicyUnited States Studies Centre

3 OCTOBER 2024: Satellite view of Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran.

'A significant gamble': Is the US planning to seize Iran's 'forbidden island'?

In the news byAssociate Professor David Smith

A birds eye view of a cargo Boat anchored in the Port Melbourne cargo facilities, it is being loaded with colourful containers, Drone view, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Trade and economics

Why the Middle East war matters more to Australia than it seems

23 March 2026

In the news byHayley Channer, Dr Lavina Lee

The Indo-Pacific

The Asia Chessboard | Holding the Line: Denial Defense Along the First Island Chain

18 March 2026

Podcast byDr Michael J. Green

Japan's naval ship Mogami, featuring stealth capability, is anchored at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan September 5, 2022

Trump’s Hormuz request forces a hard look at Japan’s pacifist identity

18 March 2026

In the news byDr Michael J. Green

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX) speaks at a campaign rally on March 2, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Talarico is visiting various locations around the state in the lead up to tomorrow's primaries.

Could Christian Democrats reshape US politics?

18 March 2026

Interview byAssociate Professor David Smith

U.S. President Donald Trump applauds as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to troops aboard USS George Washington at Fleet Activities Yokosuka on October 28, 2025 in Yokosuka, Japan. Trump is visiting Japan, fresh off an appearance at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, and will next travel to South Korea for the APEC meetings.

How Takaichi can triumph — and what others can learn from Japan’s embrace of American power

16 March 2026

Commentary byDr Michael J. Green

What Trump’s mixed messages really reveal

16 March 2026

In the news byAssociate Professor David Smith

Why Donald Trump is losing the war at home

16 March 2026

Commentary byAssociate Professor David Smith

Behind the US' commander-in-chief Pete Hegseth

15 March 2026

In the news byDr Michael J. Green, Associate Professor David Smith, Bruce Wolpe

USSC Briefing Room | Convenience, choice or necessity? Examining the case for striking Iran

9 March 2026

Podcast byDr Michael J. Green, Jared Mondschein, Mari Koeck

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following his address to members and senators of parliament at Australian Parliament House on March 05, 2026 in Canberra, Australia.

‘World is changing’: Albanese joins Carney’s call for new global order

5 March 2026

In the news byJared Mondschein

Could this be the 'ultimate constraint' for Trump amid war with Iran?

4 March 2026

In the news byJared Mondschein

President versus Congress: Iran war highlights US governance dilemma

4 March 2026

Commentary byLester Munson