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What's next for NATO?
21 May 2012
The Conversation
Last year – for the first time in modern history – Asia outspent Europe on their militaries. Dr Adam Lockyer says the true significance of this milestone lies in how easily the Asian countries were able to achieve it. Read more
Merkel stands alone at the G8
20 May 2012
ABC News 24
A call for growth creation by the EU and a commitment to keep Greece in the Eurozone have been the main take aways from the G8 Summit in Camp David this weekend. Dr David Smith says this leaves German Chancellor Angela Merkel alone on the side of austerity. Watch Online
Containing China
18 May 2012
The Australian
China's problematic rise to new heights has led to a resurgence in the popularity of Soviet-era strategies. Postdoctoral fellow Marc Palen suggests a new US strategy of Chinese containment is crystallising, borrowing heavily from the Cold War playbook. Read more
US Internship an invaluable experience
18 May 2012
Hills Shire Times
While most university students spent summers relaxing, Cherrybrook resident Carol Yu was in the US interning with Senator James Inhofe, thanks to a US Studies Centre scholarship. Read more
The Press v The President - a ‘Despicable Impartiality’?
17 May 2012
The Miller Centre Elections Blog
Failures of political journalism can quickly become failures of governance, thanks to the influence over elections the press has historically wielded, but how should journalists cover a campaign? Don’t ask them, says postdoctoral fellow Nicole Hemmer. Read more
Ron Paul out of the Republican primary race
15 May 2012
ABC 702 Sydney Evenings
Libertarian candidate Ron Paul has announced that he won't contest the upcoming Republican primaries, switching to a strategy that focuses on the Convention but has confused some supporters. Dr David Smith explains what happened and the mark that Paul has left on the race. Listen Online
Bruce Jentleson on why foreign policy matters in 2012
15 May 2012
In this interview for the US Studies Centre, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science Bruce Jentlesen discusses the importance of foreign policy in the 2012 election. Professor Jentleson says how both candidates articulate their foreign policy positions and view America's place in the world could make the difference between winning and losing a close race in 2012. Watch Online
Notes on America: Obamacare, Indiana shock, and SSMART research
15 May 2012
In this edition:
- Lawrence Gostin: Obamacare and the Supreme Court
- Indiana ousts long-term moderate Lugar
- SSMART Research training
- Events and commentary Read more
Indiana Republican shock has big ramifications
14 May 2012
The Canberra Times
In a shocking decision, Indiana Republicans rejected their own six-term incumbent, Senator Richard Lugar, opting instead to nominate his more conservative challenger, Richard Mourdock. Postdoctoral fellow Rob Rakove says the loss of Senator Richard Lugar will harm US foreign policy. Read more
Obama presidency a disappointment around the world
13 May 2012
Associated Press
In a world weary of war and economic crises, and concerned about global climate change, the consensus is that Obama has not lived up to the lofty expectations that surrounded his 2008 election. But Dr Adam Lockyer says Obama's focus on connections with the Asia-Pacific as authoritarian China grows have been warmly received in Australia. Read more
