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David Brady: The Obama Presidency and the outlook for the coming year
4 February 2010
David Brady is Professor of Political Science and Deputy Director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He spoke at a US Business Leadership Luncheon hosted by the US Studies Centre and Mallesons Stephen Jacques on the topic "The Obama Presidency and the outlook for the coming year".
US Business Leadership Forum with Rupert Murdoch
3 November 2009
Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and CEO of News Corporation, discussed a range of global issues ranging from the global economic crisis to US-China relations and the future of the media with a group of Australian leaders from politics, business, academia and the media at a luncheon on 3 November in Sydney co-hosted by the US Studies Centre and Goldman Sachs JB Were.
Other guests at the lunch included former Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and John Howard, who are also members of the Centre's Advisory Council, Premier of New South Wales Nathan Rees, Governor of NSW and Chancellor of the University of Sydney Marie Bashir, Chairman of Westfield Group Frank Lowy, NAB CEO Cameron Clyne, IAG Chairman James Strong, University of Sydney Vice Chancellor Michael Spence, and Directors of the US Studies Centre, Bob Carr, Zeke Solomon, Joe Skrzynski and Lucy Turnbull.
James Fallows: One year of Obama
30 October 2009
Professor James Fallows, national correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly and Chair in US Media at the US Studies Centre was special guest at a US Business Leadership Forum luncheon hosted by Mallesons Stephen Jaques. The topic for the roundtable discussion lunch was One Year of Obama.
Costello discusses post-GFC financial reform
9 September 2009
Former Australian Treasurer Peter Costello addressed a group of senior executives from the banking sector and regulatory agencies on the impact of the global financial crisis on regulation in Australia, the US and internationally. Costello participated in a Financial Services Industry Leadership Forum at the Sydney Opera House jointly hosted by the US Studies Centre and IBM.
Jim Johnson: How is Obama responding to the financial crisis?
2 September 2009
Jim Johnson, former Chairman of Fannie Mae and the person asked to advise Barack Obama on the selection of his vice presidential running mate, was special guest at the United States Studies Centre's Business Leadership Forum, "How is Obama responding to the financial crisis, and the proposed new financial sector regulations?".
Robert Burgelman: Leading Strategically in a Turbulent Environment
1 April 2009
Robert Burgelman, Edmund W. Littlefield Professor of Management Stanford Graduate School of Business, was special guest at the United States Studies Centre's Business Leadership Forum "Leading Strategically in a Turbulent Environment". The luncheon was hosted by Macquarie Group.
Robert Thomson: The Obama Administration and the Actions Shaping the Global Financial Crisis
30 March 2009
Robert Thomson, Managing Editor and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal was special guest at a roundtable discussion on "The Obama administration and the actions shaping the Global Financial Crisis"; as part of the United States Studies Centre's Business Leadership Forum. The luncheon was hosted by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Barry Jackson: Evaluating the Obama Stimulus Package
17 March 2009
Barry Jackson was special guest at a Business Leadership Forum hosted by the United States Studies Centre and Allens Arthur Robinson. Jackson served from 2007 to 2009 as the Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs at the White House. In this role, Barry managed the White House offices of Political Affairs, Public Liaison, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Strategic Initiatives.
Edward Leamer: The Financial Crisis and the Outlook for the US
3 March 2009
Ed Leamer, Director of UCLA's Anderson Forecast, was special guest at a luncheon co-hosted by Citi Group and the US Studies Centre. Leamer spoke about the financial crisis and the outlook for the future of the US economy.
Harry Harding: China in the 21st Century and Policy Implications for Australia, the US and the World
4 December 2008
Harry Harding is University Professor of International Affairs at the George Washington University. He was the guest of honour at a US Studies Centre luncheon as part of the US Business Leadership Forum. The event was co-sponsored by Allens Arthur Robinson.
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James Hansen argues that a shift toward renewable energy from fossil fuels need not involve cuts to economic production
Renowned war correspondent Mark Danner reflects on the influence of US foreign policy on major conflicts around the world.
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