United States Studies Centre

“At the moment of greatest urgency, American inventories are low.” @USSC's @CorbenTom explores how sustained operations — including the war against Iran — are exposing deeper shortfalls in US missile production. ↓ ussc.edu.au/by-the-numbers…

Two competing visions are emerging for US allies in a changing world order. For @ForeignAffairs, @USSC's @DrMichaelJGreen argues Sanae Takaichi’s strategy — anchoring coalitions around US power — offers "the more realistic path." Read → ussc.edu.au/how-takaichi-c…

As the conflict with Iran continues, Pete Hegseth is now firmly in the spotlight. So who is he? @USSC's @DrMichaelJGreen, @bwolpe and @dtsmith_sydney provide their insights for @smh. smh.com.au/world/north-am…

Why does the messaging keep shifting on the Iran war? “Trump clearly doesn’t want to get tied to any single war aim.” @USSC+@Sydney_Uni’s @dtsmith_sydney says shifting rhetoric reflects the political risks of committing to a clearly defined objective. abc.net.au/news/2026-03-1…

A 33km-wide waterway is threatening global energy markets. Recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have already pushed energy prices up nearly 30%. Our latest interactive breaks down which countries are exposed ↓ ussc.edu.au/by-the-numbers…

🎥 What’s next for the Quad? @DrMichaelJGreen, @lavinalee3, @CharlesEdel and @d_jaishankar discuss it. Watch the panel → youtube.com/watch?v=7WeN7e…

The future of the Quad took centre stage in Sydney this February. Together with @dfat, we convened the Quad Leadership Track-1.5 Dialogue, bringing together senior officials, diplomats, scholars and industry leaders from across the Indo-Pacific.

🎥 Panel 2: Australia–Taiwan relations — policy options and priorities for engagement Featuring @NickBisley, @caitebyrne and Rachel Noble on pathways to deepen engagement with Taiwan while maintaining regional stability. Watch → youtube.com/watch?v=vMV9Ds…

What role should Taiwan play in Australia’s strategic outlook? We launched a new report in February examining the opportunities and constraints shaping Australia–Taiwan ties — with practical policy options for Canberra. Read the report → ussc.edu.au/australia-taiw…

🎥 Panel 1: Strategy, alliances and uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific Featuring @BassiJustin, @DrMichaelJGreen, @lavinalee3 and Peter Varghese discussing the evolving US strategic outlook and what it means for Australia and its partners. Watch → youtube.com/watch?v=5sf-oe…

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I had a productive exchange with former Australian PM @TurnbullMalcolm and met with scholars at the University of Sydney’s US Studies Centre @USSC . We discussed Indo-Pacific stability, economic security, and opportunities to deepen Taiwan–Australia strategic cooperation. 🇹🇼 🇦🇺

The debate over affirmative action has entered a new chapter. Join Justin Driver and Rosalind Dixon tomorrow at UNSW Faculty of Law & Justice for a conversation on the future of diversity, democracy and equality in the US. Register → eventbrite.com/e/diversity-de…

A war of convenience, choice or necessity? On the latest episode, @DrMichaelJGreen and @JaredMondschein break down what led the US to act, how it compares to the Iraq War, and what it means for allies. Listen to the Briefing Room → ussc.edu.au/podcasts/ussc-…

As the Iran conflict rattles global markets, @USSC's @jaredmondschein argues Trump isn’t always linear: “He often comes to a more negotiated outcome or settlement.” Questions remain as to whether markets will force that shift again. 9news.com.au/world/donald-t…

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on IEEPA tariffs, the shift to Section 122 introduces a different constraint: tariffs can no longer be country-specific. That change alters outcomes for partners including Australia, Sahara Hoff explains. ussc.edu.au/by-the-numbers…

We had some big policy discussions this week. When the Quad Foreign Ministers met last year they agreed on a renewed agenda to take the partnership forward in specific policy areas. The United States Studies Centre (@USSC) in Sydney hosted vital conversations to continue that work. Great to be part of these discussions with our partners at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (@dfat), and representatives from India and Japan. Lively and productive conversation with policy and industry across critical minerals, supply chains, energy, emerging technology and security.

On why the Clintons agreed to testify before the committee examining links to Epstein, @Sydney_Uni+@USSC's @dtsmith_sydney explains: “Once the committee voted to hold them in contempt of Congress… they potentially could have been facing jail time.” abc.net.au/listen/program…

The clock is ticking on a US attack on Iran, says @USSC's @DrMichaelJGreen. But he says President Trump will continue to weigh the risks of a military intervention, including the political risks. theaustralian.com.au/world/clock-ti…

Strong economic ties between Australia and the US were viewed as important factor for national security, says @USSC's @jaredmondschein to @nytimes. Rewriting the trade rules, he adds, “doesn’t help the US-Australia alliance.” nytimes.com/2026/02/23/bus…