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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

Senior Lecturer in US Politics and Foreign PolicyUnited States Studies Centre
Samuel Garrett, a Senior Research Associate at the United States Studies Centre

Samuel Garrett

Senior Research AssociateUnited States Studies Centre
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Bruce Wolpe

Non-Resident Senior FellowUnited States Studies Centre
Dr Kathryn Robison

Dr Kathryn Robison

Lecturer in American Studies and Internships CoordinatorUnited States Studies Centre
Rodney Taveira, a Senior Lecturer in American Studies

Dr Rodney Taveira

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

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
Foreign policy

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.
US politics

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.
Foreign policy

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

16 March 2026
Commentary byDr Michael J. Green
US politics

What Trump’s mixed messages really reveal

16 March 2026
In the news byAssociate Professor David Smith
US politics

Why Donald Trump is losing the war at home

16 March 2026
Commentary byAssociate Professor David Smith
US politics

Behind the US' commander-in-chief Pete Hegseth

15 March 2026
In the news byDr Michael J. Green, Associate Professor David Smith, Bruce Wolpe
Foreign policy

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.
Foreign policy

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

5 March 2026
In the news byJared Mondschein
Foreign policy

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

4 March 2026
In the news byJared Mondschein
Foreign policy

President versus Congress: Iran war highlights US governance dilemma

4 March 2026
Commentary byLester Munson
US politics

'War of choice': Even if he wins against Iran, will Donald Trump lose?

4 March 2026
In the news byBruce Wolpe