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In 2025, the USSC convened experts in Tokyo and Canberra to shape a shared Australia–Japan agenda on economic security, focusing on energy, critical minerals, AI, and infrastructure.
15 July 2025

As the second Trump administration rapidly advances its agenda, the landscape of US domestic and foreign policy is undergoing profound change. This report sees experts from the United States Studies Centre go beyond the headlines to unpack the key decisions, internal dynamics, and strategic consequences of Trump’s return, from sweeping executive actions and tariff shocks to shifting alliance structures and nuclear posture.
3 June 2025
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Events
7 May, 29 August and 2 December 2025
One-day, invitation-only events under the Chatham House Rule with participation by senior representatives from government, business, academia, the think tank community and civil society, focusing on today's big economic security questions.
6 September 2025
9.00am
-2.00pm AEST
Secondary school teachers are invited to join us at the University of Sydney for a half-day NESA-accredited professional development workshop exploring the intersections of AI, technology, policy and the social sciences.
17 September 2025
Join international experts across government, business and research as they share their insights on the discussions happening in Washington, Canberra and Tokyo, and what they mean for US allies and partners around the world.

6 August 2025
6.00pm
-7.30pm AEST
A panel of experts unpacked Japan’s National Security Strategy and explored the opportunities and challenges for Australia-Japan-US trilateral strategic cooperation
17 July 2025
6.00pm
-7.30pm AEST
A panel of experts explore what the evolving international landscape means for Ukraine, Europe, and Australia.
7 July 2025
6.00pm
-7.00pm AEST
A fireside chat with Kelly Magsamen, former Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Senior Advisor at The Asia Group.
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