The 2024 presidential race is already emerging as one of the most important elections of our generation, and could shape Australia’s foreign policy for years to come. So what can we expect?
The United States Studies Centre hosted an exclusive event in partnership with The Sydney Morning Herald. SMH editor Bevan Shields, political and international editor Peter Hartcher and columnist and senior writer Jacqueline Maley were joined by USSC experts, Chief Executive Officer Dr Michael Green, who previously served on the National Security Council at the White House from 2001 to 2005, and Director of Research Jared Mondschein.
Past event
Who will be America's next president: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
When
Where
Details
24 October 2024. 6.00pm–8.00pm AEDT
The Refectory, Level 3, Holme Building (A09), Science Road, The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Other events
16-18 July 2026
An international conference exploring the practice, pedagogy, and politics of American Studies beyond US borders.

5 February 2026
5.30pm
-8.00pm AEDT
The launch of a USSC major report on the Australia-Taiwan relationship, examining its scope, limits, and opportunities across the economic, diplomatic and defence domains.
28 January 2026
6.00pm
-7.00pm AEDT
Rushali Saha and Dr Lavina Lee discussed how Australia and India can build their governance capacities to address common maritime security challenges.






