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Allies and partners

Evolving partnerships like the Quad, AUKUS, and the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue with Japan add further depth to the US-Australia alliance. Ensuring that these minilateral relationships keep pace with developments in their constituent bilateral partnerships is essential for Australian strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.

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Kester Abbott, a Research Associate working with Dr Michael J. Green.

Kester Abbott

Research AssociateUnited States Studies Centre

Alice Nason a Senior Research Associate with the Foreign Policy and Defence Program at the United States Studies Centre

Alice Nason

Senior Research Associate, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre

Dr Lavina Lee

Non-Resident Senior FellowUnited States Studies Centre

Brendon O'Connor, a Professor of US Politics and US Foreign Relations

Professor Brendon O'Connor

Professor of US Politics and US Foreign RelationsUnited States Studies Centre (jointly appointed with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney)

Guy Boekenstein

Guy Boekenstein

Non-Resident FellowUnited States Studies Centre

Tom Corben, a Research Fellow in the Foreign Policy and Defence Program at the United States Studies Centre

Tom Corben

Research Fellow, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

How Donald Trump’s Ukrainian tirade could affect Australia’s relations with the US

In the news byProfessor Peter Dean

Allies and partners

The bombing of Darwin's 83rd anniversary a reminder of Australia-United States alliance, analysts say

19 February 2025

In the news byProfessor Peter Dean

A Royal Australian Navy officer on HMAS Toowoomba observes three Republic of Korea Navy ships in formation during officer of the watch manoeuvres as part of a regional presence deployment in 2023.

Allies and partners

Australia–Republic of Korea Dialogue on Security Cooperation outcomes report

18 February 2025

Report byTom Corben, Esther Soulard, Kester Abbott

USSC Briefing Room | What Trump’s second term means for Australia, interview with Bruce Wolpe

11 February 2025

Podcast byBruce Wolpe, Mari Koeck

JANUARY 25: Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol participate in a rally on January 25, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. Yoon has been formally arrested on charges of leading an insurrection and abusing his power when he declared martial law on December 3.

Allies and partners

What is the world thinking about Korea’s political crisis?

7 February 2025

Commentary byDr Michael J. Green

Delivering AUKUS with Australia’s premier state

5 February 2025

Commentary byEdward Cavanough , Professor Peter Dean

USSC Briefing Room | Trump's foreign policy agenda, like it or not

24 January 2025

Podcast byHeino Klinck, Mari Koeck

Bruce Wolpe on Trump Unleashed with Alan Kohler

22 January 2025

Interview byBruce Wolpe

Dr Kathryn Schumaker speaking to a reporter on ABC's 7.30, about the legal landscape under the new Trump administration.

Dr Kathryn Schumaker on the legal landscape under Trump

21 January 2025

Interview byDr Kathryn Schumaker

US President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Trump delivered 2913 words in his wild inauguration speech. We’ve deconstructed all of them

21 January 2025

In the news byBruce Wolpe, Hayley Channer

Allies and partners

Japan looks to learn from the past with bid to build Australian warships

20 January 2025

In the news byProfessor Peter Dean

What to expect from Trump's second term as president

20 January 2025

In the news byDr Michael J. Green

Trump's return to the White House and its implications for Australia

20 January 2025

In the news byAva Kalinauskas