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Bad and worse is the new normal

Three key takeaways from our Geopolitics and Business briefingWith conflict in the Middle East dominating headlines and boardroom conversations, we brought together two leading voices — Hayley…
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The long-term strategic effects of the Iran war

Even the best strategists are notoriously poor at predicting the long-term impacts of crises. I worked on the 2002 White House National Security Strategy, which predicted that the attacks of 9/11…

Geopolitics and business briefing

Join Hayley Channer, Director of Economic Security at the United States Studies Centre, and Dr Merriden Varrall, Partner Geopolitics Hub at KPMG Australia, to discuss the latest in geopolitics and…

Webinar: Geopolitical takeaways from the 2024 US Election

What’s next for America, Australia, APAC, and the Alliance?The US Election has global implications. Keeping track of what they are, their pace and shape, and the potential impacts on you and your…

Geopolitical trends impacting your business strategy

The new Allies and Partners Poll 2024 report from the US Studies Centre offers valuable perspectives on the geopolitical landscape that could significantly impact your business strategies…

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