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USSC Live

The United States Studies Centre

Catch up with events produced by the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney with USSC Live. These events offer new insights and perspectives on topics including American foreign policy, economics, politics and culture.

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239 episodes

  1. The Herald Live: Trump’s midterm test 1:59:55
  2. Tibet at the epicentre: Geopolitics, religion and climate security 1:29:12
  3. What does the China-Russia-North Korea axis mean for the Indo-Pacific? 1:30:42
  4. Can the US and allies loosen China's chokehold on rare earths? 1:03:56
  5. The making of America's first Pacific Century: A conversation with historian Christopher Capozzola 1:00:00
  6. Impact of the Supreme Court rulings on Trump 2.0 1:35:06
  7. Building a more resilient Pacific: The allies and partners agenda 1:32:13
  8. Asian crucible: Globalisation, geopolitics and the contest for the future 59:10
  9. Errol Flynn: The true story of Australia's Hollywood icon 56:39
  10. What the Iran war means for the Middle East — and the world 1:05:58
  11. The future of the Quad in the age of Trump 1:28:13
  12. Securing the Indian Ocean: India-Australia maritime partnership 54:42
  13. A look back at year one of Trump 2.0 1:33:48
  14. Tides of partnership: Australia-India maritime collaboration in the Indian Ocean region 56:39
  15. Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Can allies shape US strategy? 45:59
  16. Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Keynote address from General David Berger (Ret’d) 31:08
  17. Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Leading on economic security: AI and critical minerals 47:14
  18. Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Navigating disruption in trade and finance 37:49
  19. Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Keynote address from HE the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC 16:41
  20. Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Are US alliances fit for purpose? AUKUS, the Quad, and the future of security cooperation 38:49
  21. Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Is China winning in the Indo-Pacific? 45:02
  22. Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Keynote address from Avril Haines 15:18
  23. Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | America abroad, America at home: How much has changed? 43:24
  24. Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025 | Fireside conversation with Dr Kurt Campbell 31:17
  25. Weaponising words: Russia's global influence playbook 1:26:35
  26. Japan's defence revolution and Australia-Japan-US trilateralism under Trump 2.0 1:27:19
  27. Can Ukraine survive? 1:34:11
  28. Kelly Magsamen: The future of US defence policy 53:26
  29. David Shambaugh: How China won and lost America 1:31:17
  30. Trump's tariffs and the future of the global order 1:03:44
  31. Expert discussion of Kathryn Schumaker's book, Tangled Fortunes: The hidden history of interracial marriage in the Jim Crow South 54:47
  32. Space traffic jam: Challenges facing space sustainability 58:33
  33. Cosmic shield: A panel on space security 1:05:09
  34. 100 days of the second Trump administration 1:33:33
  35. US export controls, AUKUS and Australia 45:47
  36. US-China competition: AI, chips and export controls — where to next? 57:58
  37. Geopolitical trends to watch in 2025 1:00:21
  38. The future of the Quad 1:22:28
  39. Building bridges across the Indian Ocean: Australia-India cooperation for connectivity and growth 55:59
  40. Who will be America's next president: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? 1:34:36
  41. Competition in cyberspace and the future of US security leadership 1:03:23
  42. Folk singers and the FBI 1:08:59
  43. Understanding the 2024 US Election: A webinar for educators 1:31:39
  44. Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 9: Reconciling security and prosperity: What’s at stake in 2024? 1:11:24
  45. Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 8: Indo-Pacific energy security and Australia’s role in the energy transition 52:14
  46. Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 7: Technology dynamics, disruption, and de-risking: the security-prosperity nexus 57:00
  47. Economic security in a turbulent world | Dinner panel | Fusing security and economic interests: Practitioners’ perspectives 45:02
  48. Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 6: Global economic governance: Where to for the “rules-based order”? 1:34:11
  49. Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 5: Economic statecraft in an age of strategic competition 43:18
  50. Economic security in a turbulent world | Session 4: Political risk and global shocks: What keeps C-suites up at night? 39:00