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Illegal immigrants

Australians are more concerned about illegal immigration than Americans according to a survey released by the US Studies Centre ahead of the Australian federal election.
Intelligence reforms

Influential expert in intelligence reform Amy Zegart spoke about organisational weaknesses in America's national security agencies and the threat of terrorism during her recent visit to Australia.
McGovern campaign

In the latest addition to our Campaign Tapes series, 1972 presidential nominee George McGovern talks about Richard Nixon, nominations and the disastrous 1968 Democratic National Convention.
American Review

The latest issue of American Review looks at the US through the lens of its dealings with China. Contributors include Michael Schuman, Shen Dingli, Stephen Roach, Kishore Mahbubani and James Fallows.

1 September Iraq and the collapse of neo-con illusions Tom Switzer says the Iraq experience has shattered some dangerous neo-conservative illusions that have warped US foreign policy in the post-9/11 era.		6 September Obama’s America in world religious context Pulitzer Prize winning author Jack Miles ponders what the religious (and anti-religious) world expects to hear from Barack Obama, a leader both acclaimed and mocked as a preacher.
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31 August Dead heat nation Will Turner says our latest federal election campaign resembled America’s presidential race because it quickly became all about the party leaders.		11-25 September Australia's Silent Film Festival Featuring live music, this year's festival showcases classic silent films from around the globe. Acclaimed stars and directors include Vidor, Ozu, Clair, Chaplin and many more.
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VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS

A racially divided America

The first black president may be the exception that proves the rule of a racially divided United States, says Professor Kevin Gaines.

Guns, fraud & guerrillas

Dr Mark Geiger discusses the previously unknown financial conspiracy which funded guerrillas during the Civil War.

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