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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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Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 63 minutes
Episodes: 214
Years Active: 2018 - 2025

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Parliament, Congress and glass ceilings

Former US Representative for Utah's 4th district Mia Love was the first black Republican woman to be elected to the US House of Representatives. Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services, and …

00:56:40 | Tue 22 Oct 2019

Mia Love on Trump, race and the future of the Republican Party

For most of America's history, race has powerfully shaped its politics. Today, race is as relevant as it has been since the Civil Rights era, perhaps the single most important political fault line in…

01:15:07 | Mon 21 Oct 2019

Averting crisis: American strategy, military spending and collective defence in the Indo-Pacific

America’s defence strategy in the Indo-Pacific is in the throes of a serious crisis. Faced with an ever more capable and assertive China, the US military urgently needs to refocus on the requirements…

01:06:13 | Mon 19 Aug 2019

US allies and the future of the Indo-Pacific

There is a growing consensus among American allies and partners that an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific is in the interests of all nations and must be preserved. Beyond this broad vision for…

01:37:53 | Tue 13 Aug 2019

"An experience I couldn't pass up": Participants in the Washington DC Placement Program on what it's like to be an intern in the US capital

Cheran Ketheesuran and Jeanne Shu — participants in the United States Studies Centre's Washington DC Placement Program — talk about their experience working in the US capital whilst living and studyi…

00:12:09 | Mon 12 Aug 2019

The future of the Australia-US alliance: Report briefing

The authors of a new report examining the future of the Australia-US alliance amidst increasing tensions with China held a briefing at Parliament House in Canberra. Former advisor to US Secretary of …

00:59:13 | Mon 29 Jul 2019

The future of the Australia-US alliance

US Studies Centre Senior Fellow Dr Charles Edel and Non-Resident Senior Fellow Dr John Lee launched their special report at an event in Sydney, presented their findings, and laid out their bold recom…

01:09:50 | Thu 13 Jun 2019

Reagan: 'Making America great' the first time

Donald Trump was not the first presidential candidate to want to ''Make America Great Again". Ronald Reagan's successful 1980 campaign led with the same pledge before the former Hollywood actor, unio…

01:06:31 | Wed 22 May 2019

Bringing industry to airports: How the US experience can help Western Sydney take off

Report author Justin Wastnage presents insights into the US development of industry clusters in aerospace, AgTech and medical devices. His presentation was followed by a panel featuring: Mike Gallagh…

01:23:32 | Tue 30 Apr 2019

Breakfast with New York Times President, International Stephen Dunbar-Johnson

The United States Studies Centre hosted a breakfast and 'in-conversation' event with Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, President, International of The New York Times Company. He was joined by Claire McFarland,…

01:08:39 | Thu 11 Apr 2019

Microsoft President Brad Smith in conversation

The United States Studies Centre hosted a keynote address and Q&A with Microsoft President Brad Smith. Mr Smith used the occasion to discuss artificial intelligence, ethics and governance, and the us…

00:56:30 | Fri 29 Mar 2019

The State of the Union and President Trump's 2019 agenda

What will be the priorities for the Trump administration in 2019 and what will be the impact on international allies and business? This panel discussion was moderated by The Wall Street Journal's Aus…

01:26:01 | Thu 31 Jan 2019

US midterm election briefing: Parliament House, Canberra

What will the US Congress look like after November 6 and what are the implications for Australia and the world should President Trump be hindered by a Democrat-controlled House of Representatives? Wi…

01:12:20 | Mon 22 Oct 2018

Fear of automation and the rise of populism and protectionism

The American economy is being permanently affected by automation. In the coming years, an increasing number of individuals will lose their jobs as a result of automation and artificial intelligence. …

01:23:06 | Wed 10 Oct 2018

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