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The innovator
30 March 2010
E&B Connect (Alumni magazine of the faculty of Economic and Business, University of Sydney)
US Studies Centre Board member David Anstice has been involved in innovation and entrepreneurship throughout his career. In this article he provides some insight into the philosophy behind Merck & Company's financial support of the US Studies Centre as well as his industrious version of retirement. Read article
What our cities need
30 March 2010
Professor Edward Blakely was a keynote speaker at the Australian Davos Connection 2010 Cities Summit held in Melbourne this week. The summit brought together leaders from a wide range of fields relevant to planning and managing urban centres. Edward Blakely is the Honorary Professor in Urban Policy at the United States Studies Centre. Read transcript
The bigger story for Obama
28 March 2010
Sky Sunday Agenda
US Studies Centre CEO Professor Geoffrey Garrett says that November's congressional elections will be fought over the topic of America's economic situation which means that debate over solutions to unemployment will probably take priority over healthcare reform bickering. Also discussed in this interview are US-Australia relations and the US-Russia nuclear arms agreement. Watch Online
US finds prevention better than cure: healthcare reform
27 March 2010
The Australian
As US President Barack Obama successfully concludes his campaign to enact healthcare reform legislation and looks to begin the long-term task of implementation, Kevin Rudd is taking the initial steps to turn his 2007 election commitments on health into reality. In this opinion piece US Studies Centre Research Associate Dr Lesley Russell hopes that Kevin Rudd is bold enough to borrow some ideas from President Obama. Read article
Electricity price hike
26 March 2010
Stateline (ABC1)
At a time when neither the US or Australia have been able to introduce a cap and trade market mechanism to put a price on carbon, this story looks at the expected electricity price increases in New South Wales and the wider global context of the situation. US Studies Centre CEO Professor Geoffrey Garrett is interviewed as part of the report, arguing that the cap and trade model is "at best on life support" in America because of its perceived cost to jobs and government expenditure. Watch Online
Ambassador Bleich on the importance of relationships, free trade
26 March 2010
US Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich is a long-time friend of President Obama. In this interview he discusses the tradition of the US Ambassador to Australia having strong connections in the White House and the importance of the US-Australia alliance. The Ambassador goes on to talk about the Free Trade Agreement with Australia and the President's desire to re-engage with the Asia Pacific region. Watch Online
What Obama's healthcare reforms mean for America
25 March 2010
Leading expert on the US healthcare system Dr Lesley Russell outlines how the new reforms will affect the American population and overall government expenditure. She also provides opinion about the likelihood of a voter backlash that some are predicting at November's mid-term elections. Watch Online
Notes on America: Healthcare treatment, civilization & webinars
25 March 2010
In this edition:
- No snub in Obama’s healthcare treatment
- Civilizations won’t clash: US political scientist
- Students take intercontinental web-lecture
- Healthcare reform commentary Read More
Chinese currency tensions test Obama
24 March 2010
CNBC
This interview with Professor Geoffrey Garrett focuses on currency issues between Beijing and Washington DC. The CEO of the US Studies Centre says that congress may try to pressure President Obama into labelling China as a "currency manipulator", which is a step that the White House is reluctant to take. Watch Online
Peter Katzenstein on healthcare, anti-Americanism and soft power
24 March 2010
Renowned political scientist Peter Katzenstein gives an analysis of how the controversial healthcare reform package passed in the US will affect how the US views itself. Professor Katzenstein goes on to discuss anti-Americanism over the past decade and the considerable "soft power" that America continues to wield. Watch Online
Let the partisan spinning begin
24 March 2010
The Australian
The spin wars over Barack Obama's healthcare victory are going to be fierce. The US Studies Centre's Professor Geoffrey Garrett surveys the political climate in America, including what issues are going to take centre stage in the coming months. Read article
US campuses chase foreign students
24 March 2010
The Australian - Higher Education
Scores of cash-strapped US state universities are preparing to open their doors to foreign undergraduates, posing a serious challenge for Australian universities, US Studies Centre chief executive Geoffrey Garrett has warned. Read article
Asia Pacific free trade advocates optimism after US commitment
23 March 2010
Radio Australia
Advocates of a free trade area in the Pacific rim, the Trans-Pacific Partnership are optimistic that a strong commitment from the United States has given it a big push forward. The partnership or TPP shows President Barack Obama is proactive on free trade, although it plays to fears in Australia that the US might abandon the troubled Doha round of free trade talks. Geoffrey Garrett comments in this report. Listen Online
US health reform: What's going to change?
23 March 2010
ABC Radio National Life Matters
The US Congress has voted to pass Barack Obamba's health reforms, which aim to deliver universal and affordable health care. Republicans are deeply opposed to the plan and promise a concerted campaign to prevent its implementation. Health analyst Lesley Russell outlines what's likely to change. Listen Online
Australian miners watchful of Hu case
23 March 2010
Lateline Business (ABC1)
Rio Tinto's recent experience in China is a wake-up call for all companies looking to do business with the emerging superpower. Professor Geoffrey Garrett, CEO of the US Studies Centre is interviewed about this issue. Watch Online or Read Transcript
Obama's victory
22 March 2010
SBS Radio
Geoffrey Garrett talks about the passage of health-reform legislation in the United States. Listen Online
Hard-won victory
22 March 2010
Australia Network Newsline
After intense lobbying, President Obama has pushed healthcare legislation through the House of Representatives. Jim Middleton speaks to Professor Geoffrey Garrett from the US Studies Centre. Watch Online
Healthcare reform success for President
22 March 2010
Sky News
In this news item US Studies Centre CEO Geoffrey Garrett provides his expert analysis of what the successful passing of healthcare reform means for the Obama presidency as well as what will now be up and coming on his legislative agenda. Watch Online
Americans nervous about what healthcare will mean
22 March 2010
ABC PM
US Studies Centre research associate Lesley Russell is an expert on the US healthcare system and in this interview discusses why many Americans are nervous about the reforms passed today in Washington DC. Listen Online
Australia's Afghan strategy under the spotlight
22 March 2010
Radio Australia
Australian Defence Minister John Faulkner has defended Australia's contribution to the war in Afghanistan. In this report Geoffrey Garrett says that Australia's reluctance to commit more troops would not threaten the strong alliance between Australia and the US. Listen Online
Reforms give more Americans access to health care
22 March 2010
The Wire
Millions more Americans will have access to health care following a historic vote in the House of Representatives. Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor explains why there is so much opposition to the health care legislation. Listen Online
War of words over China's currency stance
21 March 2010
Asia Pacific Focus (ABC1)
This report examines the contentious decision by China to peg its currency to protect its export industries and what impact this is having on US-China relations. The report includes the expert opinion of the US Studies Centre's Professor Geoffrey Garrett. Watch Online
Obama visit plans on hold as president stays home
20 March 2010
The Sydney Morning Herald
Officially, the federal government understands and is ''relaxed'' about being bumped by Barack Obama, but parliamentarians and staff who had scrambled to book flights and beds are disappointed they will now have to wait three months to see the US President. In this article the US Studies Centre's Professor Geoffrey Garrett is asked for his perspective on the president's postponement. Read article
Obama cancels March trip downunder
19 March 2010
Seven News
This newspiece reports the White House's announcement that President Obama won't make it to Australia and Indonesia until June. The US Studies Centre's Professor Geoffrey Garrett provides insight into the significance of the delay. Watch Online
Obama trip cancelled
19 March 2010
Sky News
US Studies Centre Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor explains why the domestic issue of healthcare reform has delayed the President. O'Connor goes on to predict what is likely to happen in Washington DC in the coming days as well as how Australia can best relate to the US through the planned Presidential visit in June. Watch Online
Obama postponement is no snub: academic
19 March 2010
Australian Associated Press
This report features Professor Geoffrey Garrett, Chief Executive Officer of the US Studies Centre, who says that Australia and the US remain "rock-solid" allies and the postponement of President Barack Obama's trip should not be interpreted as a snub. Read article
China, US to rebalance economic relationship: expert
19 March 2010
Xinhua News Global Edition
The US-China relationship is so important that it will continue on a bilateral basis rather than involving Australia or other countries, Professor Geoffrey Garrett, Chief Executive of the US Studies Centre at Sydney University said on Friday. Read article
Expert says US housing market is recovering
19 March 2010
Sky News - On The Record
US housing expert and visitor to the US Studies Centre Henry Cisneros expects the housing market in the US to grow in the second quarter of 2010. Watch Online
Australia appoints new senior position to NATO
19 March 2010
Radio Australia Asia Pacific
Australia has appointed a new senior military position to NATO and will send an adviser to the Afghan Defence minister, as the Rudd government defends it contribution to the war in Afghanistan. Professor Geoffrey Garrett, Chief Executive Officer of the US Studies Centre discusses US-Australia relations in the context of the war in Afghanistan. Listen Online
Obama's visit to Australia postponed: Garrett briefs media
19 March 2010
The US Studies Centre's Geoffrey Garrett briefs the Foreign Correspondents' Association and Australian media following the announcement that Obama's visit to Australia and Indonesia has been postponed. Listen, Watch or Read Transcript
Asia Pacific relations still priority for Obama
19 March 2010
ABC The World Today
Geoffrey Garrett is confident President Obama's rescheduled visit in June will go ahead because of the high value he places on US relations with the Asia Pacific. Listen Online
Health plans
19 March 2010
Australia Network Business Today
Geoffrey Garrett discusses the sticking points in Barack Obama's healthcare plan which has resulted in a delay to his Asia Pacific trip. Watch Online
A tale of two friends
19 March 2010
The Australian Jewish News
A review of the close alliance between Australia and the United States and the topics for discussion when the US President comes to Australia. The US Studies Centre's David Weisbrot comments on US-Australia relations. Read Article
Obama postpones Australia-Indonesia visit
19 March 2010
ABC Midday Report
What are the implications of Obama's decision to postpone his visit to Australia and Indonesia? Geoffrey Garrett says it is not a snub by Obama because health care reform must be his priority. Garrett says that Obama will certainly visit Indonesia soon because it is the most important country that America knows little about and developing US-Indonesian relations is a high priority. Watch Online
Pacific President
18 March 2010
Australia Network Newsline
Barack Obama is due in Indonesia and Australia next week despite currently unfinished business in Washington. Henry Cisneros, a former US Housing Secretary who's now a confidant of President Obama, talks about the major issues concerning the President. Watch Online
Israel and America: A time of friction
18 March 2010
The New York Times
US Studies Centre Postdoctoral Fellow Jeremy Pressman's published Letter to the Editor in response to Michael B. Oren's article For Israel and America, a Disagreement, Not a Crisis. Read Letter
Notes on America: US Ambassador on Obama, healthy cities and inclusive campuses
18 March 2010
In this edition:
- US Ambassador explains delay to Obama's scheduled visit to Australia
- Worker housing important for healthy cities
- UCLA Vice Provost shares inclusive experience
- This week's commentary and events Read More
Garrett addresses the Australian Institute of International Affairs
18 March 2010
CEO of the US Studies Centre, Professor Geoffrey Garrett, addressed the Australian Institute of International Affairs today. He spoke about ‘Obama’s Foreign Policy: One Year On’. Read Transcript
Saving every drop
17 March 2010
Sunrise
In this interview Edward Blakely, Honorary Professor in Urban Policy at the US Studies Centre discusses the problems associated with Australia's current water catchment and usage practices. Watch Online
The importance of urban development and home ownership policies
17 March 2010
In this interview Henry Cisneros, former cabinet member of the Clinton Administration, discusses the significance of home ownership to building a strong middle class. He examines the National Homeownership Strategy that he implemented and how its aims were sabotaged due to predatory practices by certain lenders and insufficient government regulation over the past decade. Cisneros also discusses what makes for a successful approach to urban planning and development. Watch Online
Diplomatic spat
16 March 2010
Australia Network Newsline
Israel and the US appear no closer to healing their most serious diplomatic feud in 35 years. Heather Ewart speaks to Jeremy Pressman, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Connecticut and Postdoctoral Fellow at the US Studies Centre. Watch Online
Depression-era hardship faces US
16 March 2010
ABC PM
Henry Cisneros was secretary of housing in the Clinton administration. He analyses the possible dangers to the US economy as it struggles to emerge from recession, notably the possibility that Chinese economic growth will fail. He describes how some parts of the country are still undergoing hardship comparable to the Depression era. Listen Online
Henry Cisneros on urban housing
16 March 2010
ABC Late Night Live
The idea of home ownership is still one that runs deep in most countries around the world. As the global population continues to grow - and becomes more concentrated in our cities, questions about affordable housing and urban development are more pressing now than they've ever been. Philip Adams interviews former Secretary of Housing in the Clinton Administration, Henry Cisneros. Listen Online
Mix of housing types crucial to cities
16 March 2010
ABC2 News Breakfast
Henry Cisneros, former Clinton Administration Secretary of Housing and Urban Development discusses the need for a mixture of types of housing to be available in large cities to accomodate people from different demographics. In this interview Mr Cisneros also discusses recent diplomatic relations between Israel and the US as well as the importance of Australia to the United States. Watch Online
US housing expert has some home truths
16 March 2010
The Sydney Morning Herald
In this article by Andrew West, current guest of the US studies Centre Henry Cisneros and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Clinton Administration gives his opinion on the NSW Government’s potential use of powers to acquire private land and turn it over to property developers. Read article
Up in the air
15 March 2010
SBS World News
This newspiece examines the issues surrounding the delay to the planned trip by President Barack Obama to Australia and Indonesia. In it the US Studies Centre's Brendon O'Connor, Associate Professor of American Politics, tries to predict whether the President will arrive as currently planned. Watch Online
Currency contention
15 March 2010
Australian Network Newsline
At the National People's Congress, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao warned that the world could slip back into recession but he has rejected criticisms that China's currency was undervalued. In this report Geoffrey Garrett comments on the effect an undervalued Chinese currency has on job creation in the US. Watch Online
Healthcare bill delays President
15 March 2010
Few people are better placed to explain the forced delay to President Obama’s planned visit to Australia this month than Jeffrey Bleich. In an interview with ABC journalist and USSC Research Associate John Barron, the long-time friend of the President explains the significance of the healthcare reform legislation that is keeping Air Force One on the ground. Watch Online
Presidential trip delayed
13 March 2010
Seven News
This newspiece discusses the issues causing the delay to the planned visit to Australia by President Obama. Research Associate at the US Studies Centre Tom Switzer is interviewed about the potential impact of important legislation being blocked in the US on the likelihood of the President making it to Canberra. Watch Online
Smith steps up condemnation of Israel over 1600 new settler homes
12 March 2010
The Sydney Morning Herald
In this report by Kirsty Needham the US Studies Centres' Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor and Postdoctoral Fellow Jeremy Pressman are interviewed about the significance of the latest controversy involving Israeli settlements on disputed land. Read article
Only a carbon tax and nuclear power can save us
11 March 2010
The Australian
In this article Professor James Hansen calls for courageous political leadership to move governments, businesses and communities away from fossil fuel addiction. Hansen is in Australia as a guest of the US Studies Centre and the University of Sydney. Read article
Interview with James Hansen: The Grandfather of climate change science
11 March 2010
In this interview renowned climate scientist James Hansen explains why the 'cap and trade' model mooted at Copenhagen is inferior to the 'fee and dividend' model for reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, Hansen argues that a shift toward renewable energy and away from fossil fuels need not involve cuts to economic production. He also states that the recent 'climate-gate' and IPCC related controversies have been blown out of proportion. Watch Online
Notes on America: US climate change, research honours & presidential campaign insights
11 March 2010
In this edition:
- Huge turnout for lecture by Grandfather of Climate Change James Hansen
- Research honour for Centre Professor David Weisbrot
- Past presidential campaigns: new online insights
- This week's commentary Read More
Expert briefs FCA on recommendations for Haiti disaster recovery
10 March 2010
Professor Edward Blakely briefed members of the Foreign Correspondents' Association about his recommendations to the World Bank concerning disaster recovery in Haiti and the principles that can be applied globally to disaster preparedness and response. Watch Online
Obama's health Bill at crucial stage
10 March 2010
The Canberra Times
In this article Lesley Russell examines the likelihood of the new health Bill being signed prior to President leaving for this month's scheduled visit to Australia and Indonesia.
Read article
Professor honoured with top research award
9 March 2010
US Studies Centre Professor of Legal Policy, David Weisbrot AM has been honoured by the National Health and Medical Council (NHMRC) for his exceptional work in the field of health and medical research. Read more
Govt has to step up to the plate
9 March 2010
The Canberra Times
President Obama will undoubtedly be able to explain to Kevin Rudd that moving health-care reform from fine words to legislative reality is a difficult and tricky task, writes Lesley Russell. Read Article
The storms of James Hansen
8 March 2010
ABC Radio National
In this interview Professor James Hansen discusses how he came to be convinced about global warming theory, the hopes he has for action to be taken concerning climate change and the danger that business-as-usual thinking is doing to the environment. Listen Online
Experts available for Obama visit commentary
8 March 2010
The US Studies Centre is making available to the media an array of its experts for commentary, interview, opinion editorials and analysis in relation to the upcoming visit of US President Barack Obama to Australia in the latter half of March. Read more
Reforming the global order
5 March 2010
Australian Review of Public Affairs
Dennis Phillips reviews two new books by four expert authors - The Responsibility to Protect: Ending Mass Atrocity Crimes Once and For All by Gareth Evans and Power & Responsibility: Building International Order in An Era of Transnational Threats, co-authored by Brent Jones, Carlos Pascual and Stephen John Stedman. Read Review
We're dealing to coal addicts: Hansen
4 March 2010
Sydney Morning Herald
Leading climate scientist Dr James Hansen has likened Australia's continued export of coal in the face of global warming to that of a "drug dealer" feeding the world's fossil fuel addiction. Read Article
Notes on America: Obama’s weakness, student rush & congressional mentions
4 March 2010
In this edition:
- Obama weak on policy promises: Mark Danner
- Praise for John Olsen appointment to American Australian Association
- Centre welcomes largest student intake
- Events and commentary Read More
Divided summit
3 March 2010
Inside Story: Current Affairs and Culture
Despite President Obama's mastery of the facts at last week's healthcare reform summit, the Republicans weren't budging, reports Lesley Russell. Read Article
The United States of Weirdness? From the 'birthers' to the Oath Keepers
3 March 2010
The Drum (ABC Online)
Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor discusses the latest anti-government and anti-Obama movements and the long history behind such groups' use of the American Revolution and the US Constitution as "their talismans and justifications in nearly every argument". Read Article
The grandfather of climate science
3 March 2010
ABC Radio National Breakfast with Fran Kelly
Often described as the grandfather of climate science, Dr James Hansen discusses in this interview the efficacy of global warming theory, the recent controversy surrounding the IPCC and his disappointment with world political leaders in regard to taking action on climate change. Listen Online
The politics of climate change is changing
2 March 2010
The Drum (ABC Online)
Tom Switzer observes how conservatives have stolen the march in the US and Australia regarding the debate about man-made global warming. Read Article
Cities are key to Australia's export and climate future
2 March 2010
National Times
Edward Blakely writes about the opportunities that exist for cities that embrace the call for energy efficiency and sustainable development as the world becomes ever more urbanised. Read Article
Mark Danner discusses the way forward for Haiti
1 March 2010
SBS World View
Drawing on his knowledge of the problems the have plagued Haiti long before January's disastrous earthquake, Mark Danner discusses what opportunities there are for positive changes to be instituted in the troubled nation. Listen Online
The changing face of American foreign policy
1 March 2010
In this interview renowned war correspondent and writer Mark Danner discusses how the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the subsequent wars in the Middle East have affected America's understanding of its power and place in the world. With this in mind Danner examines President Barack Obama's current strategy in Afghanistan. Watch Online
US Studies Centre welcomes Olsen appointment
1 March 2010
The chief executive of the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, Professor Geoffrey Garrett has welcomed the appointment of John Olsen AO as Deputy Chairman and CEO of the American Australian Association in Sydney. Read more
