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Obama's left turn gives him a chance to get things right
29 December 2011
The Sydney Morning Herald
Richard McGregor says that pragmatism and an instinct for survival have dictated the latest pivot by US President Barack Obama back to the left and to his democratic base. This is an edited extract from his essay in the latest edition of American Review published by the US Studies Centre. Read article
The 'indispensable country' struggles to hold its place
28 December 2011
The Sydney Morning Herald
Reflecting on America's place in the world at the end of two decades defined by the end of the Cold War in 1991 and the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001, Tom Switzer says the US's famous capacity to rebound from adversity is going to be put to a severe test in the coming ten years. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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China marks the route on new global roadmap
24 December 2011
The Sydney Morning Herald
Stefan Halper says China is successfully positioning its market-authoritarian model as an alternative to America's championing of democracy and capitalism. This is an edited extract from his essay in the latest edition of American Review published by the US Studies Centre. Read article
Shunning social media is outdated and a road to oblivion
16 December 2011
The Canberra Times
The boundaries between journalism, intelligence, diplomacy and think tank analysis are dissolving at a rapid rate, thanks to the unstoppable advance of social media, writes Rory Medcalf. Read article
Defending Private Manning: Wikileaks suspect has his day in court
16 December 2011
The Conversation
US Studies Centre lecturer Harry Melkonian considers the case against Private First Class Bradley Manning, accused of delivering thousands of pages of US government documents to Wikileaks. Read article
US election to dominate 2012 landscape
15 December 2011
Radio Australia Connect Asia
Tom Switzer discusses with Sen Lam the stand-out developments for the United States over the past 12 months, and explores the key themes likely to dominate the 2012 election year. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre. Listen Online
Presidential candidates continue battle
13 December 2011
Sky News
Brendon O'Connor tells Ashleigh Gillon that there is still no clear frontrunner in the Republican presidential nomination race as the Iowa Caucus nears as the first test for the candidates in 2012. Brendon O'Connor is associate professor of American politics at the US Studies Centre.
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Notes on America: New American Review, US/Australia and Antarctica
13 December 2011
In this edition:
- American Review explores the US return to Asia
- The US and Australia in Antarctica: friends or foes?
- Happy Holidays!
- Events and commentary Read more
Urban planner drafts perfect Moscow landscape
7 December 2011
Russia Today TV News Network
Drawing on his wealth of experience in urban planning, Professor Ed Blakely explains some key innovations in US and Australian cities that Russia can learn from as it makes plans to expand Moscow. Ed Blakely is honorary professor in urban policy at the US Studies Centre.
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Newt: the last best hope for conservatives
6 December 2011
The Drum (ABC Online)
Tom Switzer outlines four reasons why Newt Gingrich could be the Republican nominee for President in 2012. Further to this, Switzer argues history is littered with successful comebacks by politicians who had been all but written off by the mainstream. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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New website fosters discussion on US-Australia relations
6 December 2011
Radio Australia Connect Asia
In this interview with Sen Lam, Dr Satu Limaye says the military aspect of US-China relations have been talked up in recent times well beyond the reality of any tensions that exist. Dr Limaye is Director of the East-West Center in Washington DC and is in Australia to launch the website Australia Matters For America. The site is a collaborative work between the East-West Center and the the US Studies Centre. Listen Online
Asia crucial to US economic recovery
6 December 2011
ABC The World Today
Dr Satu Limaye tells Eleanor Hall that while US relations with Asia are complex, they are also very necessary to pay attention to in order for America to reap the economic benefits. Dr Limaye is Director of the East-West Center in Washington DC and is in Australia to launch the website Australia Matters For America. The site is a collaborative work between the East-West Center and the the US Studies Centre. Listen Online
East as the new centre of American foreign policy
6 December 2011
ABC TV News Breakfast
Dr Satu Limaye tells Michael Rowland that whoever is President after the 2012 election will be committed to the Asia-Pacific region, even if the election campaign is focused on domestic issues. Dr Limaye is Director of the East-West Center in Washington DC and is in Australia to launch the website Australia Matters For America. The site is a collaborative work between the East-West Center and the the US Studies Centre.
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Notes on America: Why America Matters
6 December 2011
In this edition:
- East-West collaboration examines US/Australia relationship
- Centre students receive top internship opportunity
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Gingrich the conservatives' choice
5 December 2011
ABC News 24
Tom Switzer explains to Kim Landers why he thinks Newt Gingrich is the person most likely to be the conservative "anyone but Romney" candidate going into the crucial primary season of the Republican nomination race for the 2012 presidential election. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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Australia Matters for America/America Matters for Australia
5 December 2011
Australia Matters for America/America Matters for Australia is a brochure and website providing up to date information, news and analysis on Australia-US connections. The project launched in Canberra today is a collaboration between the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and the East-West Center headquartered in Honolulu. Read more
High stakes race for US Republican candidacy
1 December 2011
Radio Australia Connect Asia
In this interview with Sen Lam, Tom Switzer discusses the "anyone but Romney" factor in the race for the 2012 Republican party presidential nomination and the unexpected rise of Newt Gingrich to potentially be the person that takes on Barack Obama. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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