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The Eagle Down Under
11 January 2012
China US Focus (online)
Associate Professor James Curran examines the state of the alliance between America and Australia following the historic visit to Canberra and Darwin by US President Barck Obama. James Curran is a senior lecturer with the US Studies Centre.
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The real reasons for positioning US forces here
25 November 2011
The Canberra Times
Dr Adam Lockyer suggests the stationing of US forces in Australia have nothing to do with deterrance. He adds that the US, China and Australia are each focused on deepening and widening economic ties to guarantee their future prosperity in the Asian Century. Adam Lockyer is a lecturer in US politics and foreign policy at the US Studies Centre.
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Obama all in with US challenge to China
24 November 2011
Global Times
Professor Geoffrey Garrett says US President Barack Obama has laid down the gauntlet to China, saying that its booming trade ties must be underpinned by its acceptance of the values he believes the rest of the region holds dear. And he thinks, over time, China will agree. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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Obama's visit to Australia sends biggest recognition of declining US power: expert
20 November 2011
Xinhua News Global Edition
Featuring in this report is Brendon O'Connor who says Obama's recent comments on Australia indicate the US is recognizing the growing influence of Asia-Pacific countries in a century that looks quite different to the last. Brendon O'Connor is associate professor of American politics at the US Studies Centre. Read article
A sudden rush for the exit?
20 November 2011
The Sun-Herald
Featuring in this article by Paul Daley is Tom Switzer, who discusses the US-Australian allaince in the context of the war in Afghanistan. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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What Obama said... and what he meant
18 November 2011
Herald Sun
Professor Geoffrey Garrett provides an analysis of the key points of US President Barack Obama's speech to the Australian parliament. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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Australians greet Obama as if it were 2008, not 2011
18 November 2011
Minnesota Public Radio online
Siobhan Heanue says President Obama's charm wowed the Australian public in the space of 48 hours, but that Australia will have to play a delicate balancing game if it's to support the US agenda and maintain good relations with the major powers that surround it. Siobhan Heanue is the 2011 US Studies Centre World Press Institute fellow. Read article
President speaks to Parliament
17 November 2011
Sky News Agenda
Tom Switzer features in this expert panel discussion examining US President Barack Obama's speech to the Australian Parliament. Switzer says it was remarkable that the war in Afghanistan barely rated a mention. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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Analysis of Obama visit
17 November 2011
Sky News Lunchtime Agenda
Professor Geoffrey Garrett features in this look at the visit to Canberra by US President Barack OBama and what it means for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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What the Obama visit means for Australia
17 November 2011
Sky News The Nation
The US Studies Centre's Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor features in this high profile panel discussion about the political, military and economic implications of the visit to Australia by Barack Obama. Watch Online
President adds "personal touch" to alliance
17 November 2011
SBS World News Australia
Brendon O'Connor tells Anton Enus that while Barack Obama spoke of many predictable aspects of the US-Australian alliance during his speech to the Australian parliament, the President made an effort to distinguish his remarks for this moment in history. Brendon O'Connor is associate professor of American politics at the US Studies Centre.
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A note of scepticism about the Obama visit
17 November 2011
The Drum (ABC Online)
Tom Switzer argues the US-Australian alliance would be too strong to be jeopardised by a withdrawal of Australian forces ahead of the current timetable. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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Obama’s speech to Parliament: experts respond
17 November 2011
The Conversation
The US Studies Centre's Geoffrey Garrett and Brendon O'Connor feature in this survey of experts asked about what US President Barack Obama's speech to parliament means for Australia and the globe.
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Obama heralds new Asia-Pacific era
17 November 2011
Channel Nine News
Tom Switzer provides analysis of US President Barack Obama's speech to the Australian parliament. He says... Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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America's shifting gaze
17 November 2011
Sky News
Dr James Curran tells David Speers and Kieran Gilbert that US President Barack Obama's visit to Australia and major speech in Canberra is clear evidence of America's "shifting gaze" toward Asia. James Curran is a senior lecturer with the US Studies Centre.
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Major speech by Barack Obama
17 November 2011
Channel Nine News
Tom Switzer provides analysis of US President Barack Obama's speech to the Australian parliament. He says... Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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Obama speaks, Australia listens
17 November 2011
ABC News 24
Professor Geoffrey Garrett provides analysis of US President Barack Obama's speech to the Australian parliament in Canberra. He says the address had a major global and Asia-Pacific focus. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre. Watch Online
US-Australia relations continue in 21st century
17 November 2011
The Today Show on Channel Nine
On the occasion of Barack Obama's speech to the Australian parliament, Tom Switzer places the US-Australia alliance in context and says disagreements and competing pressures have always been a part of the relationship. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre. Watch Online
Deeper military ties could complicate Australian relationship
17 November 2011
ABC News AM
Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor from Sydney University's US Studies Centre says greater military cooperation between the US and Australia could present greater challenges to the relationship. Listen Online
Obama rides foreign and domestic challenges
17 November 2011
The Today Show on Channel Nine
Professor Geoffrey Garrett says US President Barack Obama's visit to Australia comes at a time when the politics of the rise of China is impacting heavily both on US foreign policy and domestic issues such as high unemployment. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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Barack Obama's Sputnik moment
17 November 2011
The Australian
Featuring in this article by Rowan Callick is Professor Geoffrey Garrett who says says the growing alignment of India, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan and Australia comprises a "democratic values coalition". Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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More to visit than meets the eye
16 November 2011
ABC News 24
Brendon O'Connor tells Juanita Phillips that while Australians can't expect US presidents to spend much time visiting, this trip by Barack Obama is more than just a polite gesture. Brendon O'Connor is associate professor of American politics at the US Studies Centre.
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US forces increase downunder
16 November 2011
ABC News 24
Dr James Curran explains the significance of the announcement by Julia Gillard and Barack Obama of greater numbers, access and frequency of movements by US military forces in Australia. James Curran is a senior lecturer with the US Studies Centre.
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A true friend? The US/Australia alliance
16 November 2011
ABC Radio National Rear Vision
As the US president arrives in Australia to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ANZUS, this package traces the history of Australia's alliance with the United States. Featured is US Studies Centre senior lecturer Dr James Curran. Listen Online
Australia manages US, China, India relations
16 November 2011
The Today Show on Channel Nine
In this interview with Karl Stefanovic, Tom Switzer discusses the potential threat of China having means on Australian soil to run surveillance. Switzer also discusses the challenge Australia faces in managing relations with America, China and now India following the proposed change in stance on sales of uranium to the sub-continent. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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Special relationship? Why Gillard needs to talk tough with Obama about US military base
16 November 2011
The Conversation
Brendon O'Connor says we should be glad Obama is here but let’s negotiate strategically rather than being overawed by his presence on our soil. Brendon O'Connor is associate professor of American politics at the US Studies Centre.
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Can Australia ride 'two horses at once'?
15 November 2011
TVNZ (New Zealand)
The US Studies Centre's Professor Geoffrey Garrett, Dr James Curran and Tom Switzer feature in this report about the dynamics of Australia's relationships with China and the United States.
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Obama visit a sign of the times
15 November 2011
Radio 702 ABC Sydney
Professor Geoffrey Garrett tells Richard Glover that Barack Obama's visit to Australia reflects the importance of the US-Australian alliance at a time when China is growing in power and influence. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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American economic ties run deep
15 November 2011
ABC Lateline Business
In this interview with Ticky Fullerton, Professor Geoffrey Garrett explains why US-Australian business ties continue to be critical to Australian prosperity even in light of the growth in China investment into Australia. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership
15 November 2011
ABC Radio National Breakfast
Featuring in this report about the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership is Geoffrey Garrett, who explains the politics surrounding the fledgling pact and its potential to further the interests of Australia and the United States. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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Republicans ignore the Asia-Pacific at own peril
15 November 2011
The Drum (ABC Online)
Marc-William Palen considers the foreign policy problems with Republican Party presidential candidates, and argues Barack Obama's current pan-Pacific trip may garner support from a large segment of the American business community and increase his chances for re-election in 2012. Marc-William Palen is a postdoctoral fellow at the US Studies Centre. Read article
All eyes on Obama
15 November 2011
SBS World News Australia Radio
Featuring in this report by Ron Sutton on the US President's visit to Australia is Brendon O'Connor, who says too much can be read into the strength of personal ties between presidents and prime ministers. Brendon O'Connor is associate professor of American politics at the US Studies Centre.
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Poll shows most Australians happy with US relationship
15 November 2011
Sydney Morning Herald
Geoffrey Garrett features in this report by Phillip Coorey and Nick O'Malley. He says Obama's visit reveals that the US is committed to refocusing on the region, and the rise of China, after being distracted by wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre. Read article
Australia in the middle of US-China game
14 November 2011
Sky News Late Agenda
Professor Geoffrey Garrett discusses with Helen Dalley and Peter Hartcher the military, economic and political aspects that the Obama visit is bringing into focus for Australia and what it all means going forward. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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President in town to beef up presence in region
14 November 2011
Channel Ten Morning News
Tom Switzer tells Ron Wilson that the US President's visit is about acknowledging the longevity of the US-Australia alliance on its 60th anniversary as well as to announce an increased focus by the United States on the Asia-Pacific region. Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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Fullilove, Switzer discuss Australia-US relations
14 November 2011
7:30 - ABC TV
Michael Fullilove from the Lowy Institute and Tom Switzer from the United States Studies Centre discuss Australia's diplomatic relationship with the US ahead of president Barack Obama's visit to Australia.
Obama to visit Australia
14 November 2011
SBS World News Australia
Professor Geoffrey Garrett and Tom Switzer feature in this report on the importance of Asia and Australia to Barack Obama's foreign policy objectives. Geoffrey Garrett is chief executive and Tom Switzer is a research associate at the US Studies Centre.
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Hello again America, it's just like you never left
14 November 2011
The Australian
Professor Alan Dupont says in the face of China's rising might, most southeast Asian nations have enthusiastically welcomed a stronger US presence in the region. This is an edited extract from his essay in the latest edition of American Review published by the US Studies Centre. Read article
US, Australia to hold bilateral talks
14 November 2011
Radio Australia Connect Asia
In this interview with Sen Lam, Professor Geoffrey Garrett says he expects the discussion between Barack Obama and Julia Gillard to be one of looking back to 60 successful years of the alliance and looking forward to the prospects of the "Asia-Pacific century". Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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Media briefing about Obama visit
14 November 2011
Australia's Public Affairs Channel
Professor Geoffrey Garrett leads this media briefing about US President Barack Obama's impending visit to Australia. Featuring in the discussion is an analysis of what the Obama visit to the Asia-Pacific region means as well as a particular focus on the significance of the US-Australian alliance. Listen Online
Obama visit 'pivotal', says expert
14 November 2011
ABC Radio The World Today
In this interview with Eleanor Hall, Professor Geoffrey Garrett discusses the impending visit to Australia by US President Barack Obama and argues it comes at an important moment in the Obama presidency and America's global relations. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre.
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No surprises with Darwin announcement
13 November 2011
702 ABC Radio Sydney
Despite the media excitement over the proposed training facility for US Marines in Darwin, Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor says the move does not have the significance of previous US-Australia initiatives such as Pine Gap during the Cold War. Brendon O'Connor is associate professor of American politics at the US Studies Centre.
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Our very special friendship
12 November 2011
The Canberra Times
Featuring in this article by Judith Ireland is Brendon O'Connor, who considers the previous postponements and impending arrival of US President Barack Obama to Australia. Brendon O'Connor is associate professor of American politics at the US Studies Centre.
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US to base Marines in Darwin: reports
11 November 2011
Agence France-Press
Professor Geoffrey Garrett features in this report about the US plan to station Marines at a base in Darwin, commenting on how it relates to current US-China relations. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre. Read article
Experts to give briefing on Obama visit
2 November 2011
The United States Studies Centre will provide a briefing to media representatives on the forthcoming visit to Australia by US President Barack Obama and other aspects of US-Australian relations. Geoffrey Garrett chief executive of the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, a distinguished political scientist and one of Australia’s leading commentators on the US will lead the briefing. Read more
China the focus of Obama's trade push
31 October 2011
The Australian
Professor Geoffrey Garrett says US President Barack Obama's goal in the upcoming intense month of regional diplomacy is to lay the foundations for a US-led free trade area of the Asia-Pacific to complement the US's network of political military alliances in the region. Professor Garrett is chief executive of the US Studies Centre. Read article
