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Obama to address drones, Guantanamo in speech
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20 May 2013
Channel Ten Late News
Barack Obama looks poised to address the failure to shut down Guantánamo Bay and push the legal case for targeted drone strikes in a major speech on counter-terrorism this week. Associate professor Brendon O'Connor looks at how the President will tackle these two controversial issues. Watch Online
Right wing fear of government isn't paranoid
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18 May 2013
The Christian Science Monitor
Whatever the motivations for the IRS targeting conservative groups, it has drawn condemnation from across the political spectrum. Liberals also worry the scandal will feed right-wing paranoia of government. But for conservatives, fear of federal agencies is rooted in history, not hysteria says research associate Nicole Hemmer. Read Online
Winning at innovation
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18 May 2013
ABC Radio National Saturday Extra
Will the next great innovations and advances that drive global economic well-being come from America or China? Centre research associate Thomas Barlow, examines what is likely to play out. Listen online
Where must Americans die?
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17 May 2013
The American Conservative
Former Republican presidential candidate Patrick J. Buchanan says the case made by foreign policy expert Owen Harries and Centre reseach associate Tom Switzer in their American Interest essay, “Leading from Behind: Third Time a Charm?” has some high profile supporters, including Senator John McCain. Read Online
Game changers and broken telephones in Syria
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17 May 2013
Online Opinion
Claims that the Assad regime has used chemical weapons against opposition forces were just another in a series of so-called 'red lines' crossed by the Syrian government. But can these claims be trusted? PhD candidate Gorana Grgic looks at the mixed messages coming out of the Middle East. Read Online
University partners with 2013 Sydney Writers Festival
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15 May 2013
Campus Daily
A number of Centre academics and visitors will feature as part of the 2013 Sydney Writers' Festival program, sponsored by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. These include Centre CEO Bates Gill asking whether China is friend or foe and Centre visitor Michael Fried discussing conflict in art. Read Online
Tipping point on gun reform?
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13 May 2013
Sky News Newsnight
An armed attack during a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans has left 19 injured, but looks unlikely to progress the debate on gun reform in the US. Lecturer Adam Lockyer questions what event will be the tipping point to spur legislators. Watch Online
American decline has been overstated
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13 May 2013
ABC News Radio and Radio Australia
Discussing the recent Clyde Prestowitz cover story in American Review, Centre head Bates Gill says that the picture of American decline changes significantly if you examine the longer historical trend lines. Listen Online
Linking climate and health in the Pacific
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13 May 2013
Australian Policy Online
A recent paper shows the considerable health, social and economic consequences of climate change in developing countries of the Pacific Ocean. Research associate Lesley Russell says Australia has a key role to play in addressing these issues. Read Online
Sparsity blues
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13 May 2013
MX
Technology is killing the two-hour lecutre, one-hour tutorial model that has been the mainstay of university education for decades. Chief operating officer and research associate in higher education at the Centre Sean Gallagher said this would lead to more innovative learning opportunities. Read Online
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Lobbyists are often blamed when legislation fails but Centre visitor Burdett A. Loomis says their negative impact is often overstated and that lobbying forms an important part of our modern democracy.
An armed attack during a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans has left 19 injured, but lecturer Adam Lockyer says it looks unlikely to progress the debate on gun reform in the US.
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