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After 250 years of American independence, what do Australians think about the US?

Only rarely in the 250 years since the signing of the US Declaration of Independence has an 18-month period commanded as much global attention as the opening years of the second Trump administration…
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Bad and worse is the new normal

Note: This article was published in April 2026. The situation in the Middle East continues to evolve rapidly, but the strategic frameworks discussed here remain relevant for navigating ongoing…
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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…
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What café owners (and you) need to know about geopolitical disruption

What did we learn at our Geopolitics and Business Briefing?A small business owner in Canberra buys 50 tonnes of coffee annually. When Trump slaps tariffs on Brazil—not for trade reasons, but because…

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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