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The US, China and Australian national interests in the 21st century
8 October 2009
In this public seminar at the University of Sydney's Institute of Social Sciences, Professor Geoffrey Garrett, Chief Executive of the US Studies Centre, spoke about the complex relationships between Australia, the US and China.
Obama: One year in the making
27 October 2009
November marked the first anniversary of the historic election of Barack Obama as US President. Debate rages over whether and how Obama has brought ‘‘change' to the White House. But no one denies that the actions and inactions of the Obama administration have profoundly affected Australia and the rest of the world. What has Obama accomplished so far, what challenges lie ahead, and what does it all mean for Australia?
Geoffrey Garrett, Chief Executive at the US Studies Centre, and Brendon O'Connor, Associate Professor in American Politics at the US Studies Centre discussed President Barack Obama's first year in office and provided further analysis on Barack Obama's leadership.
One year of Obama: A discussion with James Fallows, Paul Kelly, Robert Hill and Geoffrey Garrett
2 November 2009
A year since the historic election of Barack Obama as US President, debate rages over whether and how Obama has brought ‘change' to the White House. From the war in Afghanistan to tackling climate change, no one denies that the actions and in-actions of the Obama administration have profoundly affected Australia and the rest of the world.
James Fallows, National Correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly, The Honourable Robert Hill, recently returned Australian Ambassador to the United Nations in New York and Paul Kelly, Editor-at-Large of The Australian, discussed One Year of Obama in a forum moderated by Professor Geoffrey Garrett, Chief Executive of the US Studies Centre.
One year of Obama
18 November 2009
Geoffrey Garrett, CEO of the US Studies Centre, discussed President Barack Obama’s first year in office. Professor Garrett, one of Australia’s leading commentators on the US, analysed Obama’s domestic and foreign policies and their impact on Australia and the world.
Stripping bare the body
25 February 2010
Mark Danner is one of the world’s most experienced war reporters, and has covered trouble spots such as El Salvador, Haiti, Bosnia and most recently Iraq. In his new book Stripping Bare the Body: Politics, Violence, War, a collection of his writings, he develops a unique perspective on the use of violence in these conflicts and expands on Prussian Carl von Clautisz’ theory that ‘war is a continuation of politics by other means’. Fear is a lucrative political emotion, and politicians can use fear to achieve a great deal. The violence of war also exposes the limits of our beliefs, and strips away any facades to exposes the true power in society. In his search to answer questions about the morality of the USA’s involvement in the current war in Afghanistan, he examines the US’s involvement in conflicts in Haiti, the Balkans, Latin America and the Middle East.
Launch of the Dow Sustainability Program
15 February 2010
At an executive luncheon in Sydney the US Studies Centre launched a three‐year research program on sustainability. Chairman, CEO and President of The Dow Chemical Company, Andrew Liveris, announced US$2 million in support for the Dow Sustainability Program. Mr Liveris spoke about Dow's role in developing sustainable solutions as the global demand for energy, water and resources continues to grow. Watch the speech and see photos of the event here.
The Pacific Presidency
22 March 2010
The Lowy Institute and the United States Studies Centre discussed the concept of the 'Pacific President’, a label Barack Obama has assigned to himself. A panel comprising Dr Michael Fullilove, Program Director of Global Issues at the Lowy Institute, Mary Kissel, Editorial Page Editor of The Wall Street Journal Asia and Dr Geoffrey Garrett, Chief Executive Officer of the United States Studies Centre considered the challenges the Obama administration faces in Asia and the Pacific in a discussion chaired by the Executive Director of the Lowy Institute, Dr Michael Wesley.
What the financial crisis tells us about ourselves: A US perspective on economic and governance challenges (Sydney)
18 May 2010
The Global Financial Crisis has resulted in modified business structures, new capital market trends and economic opportunities, and challenges which are polarising the U.S. political environment, with the potential for more radical policy.
At this event keynote speaker Gail Fosler, former President, The Conference Board (the leading US organisation of business leaders) commented on these financial and economic changes alongside the political and governance challenges facing the United States.
What the financial crisis tells us about ourselves: A US perspective on economic and governance challenges (Melbourne)
20 May 2010
The Global Financial Crisis has resulted in modified business structures, new capital market trends and economic opportunities, and challenges which are polarising the US political environment, with the potential for more radical policy.
At this event keynote speaker Gail Fosler, former President, The Conference Board (the leading US organisation of business leaders) commented on these financial and economic changes alongside the political and governance challenges facing the United States.
Ethical supply chains: An executive roundtable
2 July 2010
Hosted by the US Studies Centre and the NSW Department of State and Regional Development, the objectives of the Ethical Supply Chains executive roundtable were to inform Australian leaders about cutting edge business action and academic research in ethical supply chains and to catalyze a conversation on strategies for adapting and implementing notions of ethical supply chains in Australia. The event featured a keynote address by Dan Henkle, Senior Vice President of Global Responsibility, Gap Inc. on "Improving factory and labour conditions for sourced products".
China-US relations: Partners or rivals
2 June 2010
A luncheon panel discussion to celebrate the release of the second issue of American Review at the Conrad Hotel in Hong Kong. Featuring James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly magazine and Chair in Media at the US Studies Centre; Gideon Rachman, Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator for the Financial Times and Geoffrey Garrett, CEO of the US Studies Centre and Professor of Political Science at the University of Sydney; the panel discussed "China-US relations: Partners or rivals". The event was co-presented by the United States Studies Centre and the Asia Society.
9/11 - America and Islam Nine Years On - A conversation with Jack Miles, Waleed Aly and Geoffrey Garrett
15 September 2010
A free public seminar sponsored by the US Studies Centre, Global Terrorism Research Centre, Centre for Islam and the Modern World, Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation (ACJC), Monash European and EU Centre, National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash Asia Institute.
City of the Future: Australian & US Perspectives
15 November 2010 - 16 November 2010
The future of cities in the United States and Australia was explored in a landmark urban-planning conference in Brisbane's Parliament House. The conference was co-hosted by the US Studies Centre and the Global Change Institute at the University of Queensland.
The two-day conference focussed on water management, the built environment, waste and recycling, energy efficiency, and transportation. US Studies Centre chief executive, Professor Geoffrey Garrett, said the gathering provided cutting-edge thinking and action plans for urban centres in both America and Australia.
Australia and the United States in the Asia-Pacific Century
18 January 2012
A policy symposium on the future of the US-Australian Alliance. To launch the Alliance in the 21st Century project, the Australian Ambassador to the United States, The Hon. Kim Beazley AC, in association with the US Studies Centre, hosted a small retreat at his Official Residence. It brought together senior policy makers, academics and business leaders from the United States and Australia to discuss defence and security and trade and investment issues in the Alliance.
Panel presentations followed by discussions moderated by Geoffrey Garrett and Russell Trood.
VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS
Dr David Smith analyses how Obama's public support of same sex marriage may affect his re-election chances.
Edward Blakely discusses his new book 'My Storm' and the lessons that Australians can learn from Hurricane Katrina.
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