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Royal Australian Air Force, United States Pacific Air Force and Japanese Air Self Defence Force aircraft conduct a trilateral photo exercise during Exercise Southern Cross in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Can Australia, Japan and the United States turn closer defence ties into credible deterrence? Four experts explore what it will take to put their shared strategy into action along the First Island Chain — and where the toughest challenges lie.

15 September 2026

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The Herald Live: Trump’s midterm test

13 October 2026

6.00pm

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8.00pm AEDT

Join USSC and Sydney Morning Herald political experts at this exclusive event in the lead up to the 2026 US Midterm elections.

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Webinar
Teacher Professional Development Series | US midterm elections in focus: how they work and why they matter to Australia

5 November 2026

4.30pm

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5.30pm AEDT

Register now for this webinar on Thursday, 5 November. Get a clear, teacher-friendly briefing on what the midterms are, what is emerging from the results, and what to watch for next.

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Economic Security Forum 2026: Trade-offs, transitions and chokepoints

9 November 2026

The Indo-Pacific’s premier biennial event convening government officials, business, and experts to address economic security challenges.

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The Australia-US alliance in the age of Trump: A national conversation

6 October 2026

6.00pm

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7.30pm AEDT

A moderated conversation on the future of the Australia-US alliance in the age of Trump.

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Can the US and allies loosen China's chokehold on rare earths?

30 September 2026

10.00am

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11.00am AEST

A panel discussion on the strategic competition over rare earths and discussing key themes from the upcoming report The Missing Market: Why US and allies’ rare earth derisking needs a demand-side strategy.

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What does the China-Russia-North Korea axis mean for the Indo-Pacific?

29 September 2026

6.00pm

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7.30pm AEST

A panel discussion featuring experts from Australia, India, Singapore and the Philippines.

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