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Our commentary items are persuasive pieces of writing where the author makes the case for a particular approach to an issue. They can include op-eds or other short-form opinion pieces.

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Donald Trump "Liberation Day" speech

Trade and economics

Is this the beginning of the end for Trump?

4 April 2025

Commentary byBruce Wolpe

Donald Trump

Trade and economics

Turmoil in Washington and US power in Asia

4 April 2025

Commentary byDr Michael J. Green

Trade and economics

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’: why the US is on a war footing over tariffs and mass deportations

1 April 2025

Commentary byAssociate Professor David Smith

Democratic Party

Why isn’t there an opposition leader to unite Democrats in the US?

24 March 2025

Commentary bySamuel Garrett, Ava Kalinauskas

Canadians unite at Parliament Hill in Ottawa for the 'Elbows Up, Canada!' rally

Trump is ignoring the power of nationalism at his own peril

20 March 2025

Commentary byAssociate Professor David Smith

President Donald Trump

The end of US democracy and the implications for international relations

17 March 2025

Commentary byProfessor Ben Goldsmith

Trade and economics

Trump tariff shock the wake-up call Australia needed, it should now be the circuit breaker for reform

15 March 2025

Commentary byDr John Kunkel

Not yet time for a Plan B. Australia must stick with AUKUS – for better or worse

14 March 2025

Commentary byAlice Nason

Trade and economics

Minerals, minilaterals and AUKUS: Australia’s tech opportunities under Trump 2.0

13 March 2025

Commentary byHelen Zhang

US Agency for International Development

The new game in aid: Deal power

11 March 2025

Commentary byLester Munson

Dr Michael Green speaking at a conference

USSC CEO on five key takeaways from the early days of the Trump administration

28 February 2025

Commentary byDr Michael J. Green

Here is Australia's opportunity amid the rise of DeepSeek

26 February 2025

Commentary byHelen Zhang