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USSC Briefing Room

United States Studies Centre

The USSC Briefing Room is a podcast from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. It gives you a seat at the table for a briefing on the latest US news and foreign policy. Co-hosts Mari Koeck, Jared Mondschein and Victoria Cooper talk to experts to cover what you need to know and what"s beneath the surface of the news.

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21:51

Indo-Pacific Strategy Simulation 2023: The view from...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2024/03/07

This is the third in a series of three episodes this week recorded following USSC’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Simulation in November 2023. In these recordings, leading regional experts sit down with our own resident scholars to discuss Indo-Pacific security issues, trilateral cooperation between Australia, Japan and the United States, and the finer points of designing and playing a strategic simulation. This episode features Prof. Peter Dean, Director of the Foreign Policy and Defence Program

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36:35

Indo-Pacific Strategy Simulation 2023: The view from...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2024/03/05

This is the second in a series of three episodes this week recorded following USSC’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Simulation in November 2023. In these recordings, leading regional experts sit down with our own resident scholars to discuss Indo-Pacific security issues, trilateral cooperation between Australia, Japan and the United States, and the finer points of designing and playing a strategic simulation. This episode features Prof. Peter Dean, Director of the Foreign Policy and Defence Program

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14:50

Indo-Pacific Strategy Simulation 2023: The view from...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2024/03/03

This week on the podcast, we’re bringing you the first three episodes in a series recorded following USSC’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Simulation in November 2023. In these recordings, leading regional experts sit down with our own resident scholars to discuss Indo-Pacific security issues, trilateral cooperation between Australia, Japan and the United States, and the finer points of designing and playing a strategic simulation. This episode features Dr Michael Green, CEO of the USSC, in

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33:56

Four Quad think tank experts walk into the briefing...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2024/02/28

After a year of travel, conferences and meetings in the four Quad countries — Australia, India, Japan and the United States — four think tank experts from across the Indo-Pacific enter the USSC Briefing Room to discuss Quad cooperation. What is the Quad trying to achieve? What is and isn’t working well and how can the four countries more closely and effectively cooperate on their shared vision for the region?In this ‘QuadPod’, Lucas Meyers, from the Wilson Center in the United States, Dr

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22:37

Is Biden in the ‘Danger Zone’? with Bruce Wolpe

USSC Briefing Room ·

2024/02/15

Last week, the special counsel Robert Hur released his report with findings of his investigation into President Biden’s handling of classified documents after he left the office of vice president. While a legal vindication in that he will not be charged, it has poured petrol on the fire that is discussion on Biden’s age and whether he’s up for a second term. We dove into this topic with Washington insider, United States Studies Centre Non-Resident Senior Fellow Bruce Wolpe.How much of a

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38:07

Was COP28 one step forward, two steps back?

USSC Briefing Room ·

2024/01/24

Last month, world leaders gathered in Dubai for the UN Climate Change Conference – COP 28. The loss and damage agreement supporting nations impacted by climate change made headlines, but the walk back of language around fossil fuels was viewed by many as a step backwards.Was COP28 a net positive or negative? How relevant is COP anymore? Where should global efforts focus to mitigate climate change?United States Studies Centre (USSC) Non-Resident Fellow Lachlan Carey, Manager at RMI sat down

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26:50

Trump trounces Iowa caucuses – does anyone else stand...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2024/01/18

The first contest of the 2024 US presidential election kicked off in Iowa this week. Dedicated Republicans turned out and voiced support for Donald Trump, delivering him the majority of votes with a 30-point margin over his competition. Ron DeSantis barely beat out Nikki Hayley for the number two spot, but Hayley was the only candidate to win a precinct other than Trump.Going into the next primaries, does anyone stand a chance against Trump? What would be the pathway to victory for a Trump

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39:19

Religious Persecution and Political Order in the...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2024/01/08

Looking for something to read? In our ‘Book Talk’ series, our experts discuss their book projects and why you should read them. In this episode, Associate Professor David Smith talks through his research on religious persecution in the United States, the role of religion in politics, and ideas of political order, social cohesion and American identity. Why does a country that sees religious freedom as central to its founding have such a painful history with religious persecution? How does

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36:27

Line of Advantage: Japan’s Grand Strategy in the Era...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/12/25

Are you wondering what to read over the holiday period? In our ‘Book Talk’ series, our experts discuss their latest book projects and why you should read them. In this episode, USSC CEO Dr Michael J. Green sheds light on the evolution of Japan’s grand strategy. How is Abe’s strategic approach to the Indo-Pacific reflected in Japan, Australia and the United States today? What lessons can be learned from Abe’s approach to China and the Trump administration? Why is the relationship between

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26:45

Taiwan’s role in strategic competition with Taiwan...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/12/13

Taiwan does not have formal diplomatic relations with Australia and the United States, but they do have diplomatic representatives in both countries and formal or informal ties all over the world. Taiwan’s representative to Australia Douglas Hsu sat down with Research Director Jared Mondschein to discuss the state of play in Taiwan on the precipice of their upcoming presidential election.What challenges does not having formal diplomatic ties to Australia and the United states bring? Is

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39:31

IPEF report card following APEC

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/12/05

Since the US withdrawal from TPP in 2017, Australia has remained keen to see the United States re-engage Asia on trade. The Biden administration launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in May of 2022 to balance economic engagement in the region with a “foreign policy for the middle class” approach that prioritised increasing labor and environmental standards. Some early harvest provisions were announced at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit last month,

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48:42

American Enterprise Institute’s Zack Cooper and...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/11/29

This is the final episode in a series of four panel discussions recorded from the United States Studies Centre’s inaugural Sydney International Strategy Forum. This episode is the “AUKUS, the Quad and the future of alliances and partnerships” panel featuring:Prof. Peter Dean – Director of Foreign Policy and Defence, United States Studies CentreZack Cooper – Senior Fellow, American Enterprise InstituteRep. Akihisa Nagashima – a member of the Japanese House of RepresentativesDr Gorana Grgic –

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45:23

Google’s Michaela Browning and USSC’s John Kunkel on...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/11/28

This is the third in a series of four panel discussions recorded from the United States Studies Centre’s inaugural Sydney International Strategy Forum. This episode is the “Navigating de-risking, disruption and emerging technology” panel featuring:Michaela Browning, Vice President Government and Public Policy for Asia Pacific – Google Dr John Kunkel, Senior Economic Adviser – United States Studies Centre  Hayley Channer, Director Economic Security – United States Studies Centre  Moderator:

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37:40

Politico’s Ryan Lizza and New York Magazine’s Olivia...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/11/27

This is the second in a series of four panel discussions recorded from the United States Studies Centre’s inaugural Sydney International Strategy Forum. This episode is the “US politics at the crossroads” panel featuring:§ Ryan Lizza, Chief Washington Correspondent – Politico § Olivia Nuzzi, Washington Correspondent – New York Magazine § Associate Professor David Smith, Professor in American Politics & Foreign Policy – United States Studies Centre § Bruce Wolpe, Non-Resident

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56:35

Michèle Flournoy and Adm. Phil Davidson on how far...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/11/26

This week on the podcast, we’re bringing you a special series of recordings from the United States Studies Centre’s inaugural Sydney International Strategy Forum. These will each share one of the four panel discussions from the day. This episode is the “How far will US-China confrontation go?” panel featuring:Michele Flournoy – Co-Founder of West Exec Advisors and former US Under Secretary of DefenceAdmiral Phil Davidson – Former commander of US Indo-Pacific CommandDr Evan Medeiros,

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33:35

Covering presidents Obama, Trump and Biden with Ryan...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/11/16

We are one year out from the 2024 US presidential election. If we ignore the actuarial possibilities or something that completely derails the polling reports we’re seeing, it will be a 2020 repeat of Trump v. Biden. But what are they like behind the scenes? Do their public personas match their private personas? How does this impact their 2024 campaigns? To discuss this, we interviewed Chief Washington Correspondent for Politico Ryan Lizza and Washington Correspondent for New York Magazine

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33:30

USSC polling readout 2023: One year until the 2024 US...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/10/31

This week, co-hosts Director of Research Jared Mondschein and Research Editor Victoria Cooper discuss their latest polling report, One year from the 2024 US presidential election: The stakes for Australia and the alliance which surveyed respondents in Australia, the United States and Japan. It covers all the issues most relevant to the Australia-US alliance and regional relationships at this time. Are attitudes towards China heating up or cooling down? Where is public opinion at on AUKUS at

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42:26

Republican state of play: House speaker race, Trump...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/10/24

This month has been incredibly tumultuous in US politics. We had the historic ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, courtroom drama in the cases against former president Trump and war breaking out in Israel. Republican disunity appears to be near breaking point. To help make sense of the fast-moving dynamics, Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy David Smith provides a breakdown of the latest and what to expect moving forward.What does the House speaker race reveal

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38:41

Behind the scenes of a US state visit

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/10/17

Next week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is heading to the United States for an official visit with President Biden, including a state dinner. Two USSC experts have staffed state visits before, one on the US side and one on the Australian side – CEO Dr Michael Green and Senior Economic Adviser Dr John Kunkel. Their inside perspectives can give us a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes for these sort of high-profile visits. What’s at stake? What sort of role do

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50:13

UPSCALE and how to actualise AUKUS through private...

USSC Briefing Room ·

2023/10/05

AUKUS Pillar II is focused on accelerating advanced capabilities, but innovation in technology is dominated by tech companies and financed through private finance. In order advance this technology for defence new funding sources, collaboration and mindset shifts across government and industry is essential. Over 2023 USSC Director of Economic Security Hayley Channer and Senior Economic Advisor Dr John Kunkel hosted a series of workshops with leaders in defence innovation, tech companies and

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