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Each claim that an Iran deal is “close” raises the diplomatic stakes.
Americans remain “very wary” of the conflict and fear a protracted war, says @USSC @Sydney_Uni’s @dtsmith_sydney, putting greater pressure on the Trump administration to show results.
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Both Iran's regime and Trump are under significant domestic pressure.
While the stakes might be "very different," USSC's @jaredmondschein says that parallel pressure — not shared goodwill — is what's keeping things from escalating further.
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Australia is investing billions to build a sovereign guided weapons capability.
But who will build it?
Alice Nason argues that workforce development remains the missing piece of the GWEO enterprise ↓
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Trump's new AI executive order keeps oversight voluntary.
@USSC's Olivia Shen says the White House is "threading the needle" — caught between voter demand for AI regulation and the urgency of beating China.
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The Iran war is unlikely to reach a clear resolution for months, if not years, says USSC CEO @DrMichaelJGreen, warning both sides still believe they can emerge victorious.
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"The Iranians do not want to give up on what would they consider the most substantive points on this temporary cease fire, because then they would have very little left to negotiate later on for a more comprehensive peace," says USSC's @HarryMelkonian.
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We're seeking 10 emerging leaders to help shape the future of Australia–Japan relations.
Applications close next week for the JADE fellowships.
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“The largest year-on-year increase since World War II.”
Trump’s proposed US$1.5 trillion defence budget could reshape not just US military strategy — but the balance of power in Washington itself.
Our experts unpack it on the Briefing Room ↓ ussc.edu.au/podcasts/ussc-br…
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“It wasn’t clear what a former Australian PM would do as ambassador to Washington," says @USSC CEO @DrMichaelJGreen.
With Kevin Rudd, he was "more like a tradie than a prime minister — he rolled up his sleeves, got his hands dirty and got things done."
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Indo-Pacific deterrence is increasingly being shaped by long-range strike and missile defence.
From Golden Dome to Guam, @CSIS's @tomkarako examines what this means for US–Australia cooperation — from industrial capacity to export control reform. ussc.edu.au/us-australia-rel…
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Space has become an increasingly contested strategic domain — and one with growing implications for Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
This week, we were excited to host General B. Chance Saltzman, @SpaceForceCSO for the @USSpaceForce.
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With Massie’s defeat in Kentucky’s Republican primary, “Trump has excellent control over the GOP — and it’s just as tight as it’s been since 2016,” says USSC’s @KatRobisonPhD.
“Whether that translates nationally is a bigger and unanswered question.” youtube.com/watch?v=QzN7eifk…
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Our Alliance with Australia secures supply chains and promotes stability in the Indo-Pacific. Great discussion with @USSC CEO Mike Green and his team about our nations' expanding defense cooperation, Australia's National Defense Strategy, and AUKUS. -MGD
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By the numbers: US–China ties are thinning at the top level. Engagement is down to just 2.5 interactions/year with ~75% of contact now via phone. Read our breakdown of US-China diplomacy as the backdrop to the Trump–Xi summit 👇
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Congratulations to our newest cohort of American Studies graduates!
On Friday, we celebrated the graduation of nine American Studies students & a special surprise was Associate Prof. David Smith filling in with a last-minute address! Want to study with us? ussc.edu.au/study
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.@USSC CEO @DrMichaelJGreen spoke with @nytimes about Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi following her visit to Australia this week, saying she's using her powerful mandate to "go out and build relationships with her counterparts that will last for years."
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With US oil prices rising and Iran talks stalled, Trump "really needs to be seen doing something about it," says @USSC Associate Professor David Smith speaking on 'Project Freedom'.
Listen to the full interview here: ab.co/42JJhH0
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The Quad has the pieces of the mineral puzzle: financing, mining, processing, manufacturing and consumption.
But no shared picture.
Why it should build one, writes USSC’s @HayleyChanner.
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Despite some clear differences in opinions, USSC CEO @DrMichaelJGreen says King Charles' state visit to the United States shows just how valuable the monarchy can be for the United Kingdom.
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The US blockade of Iran is cutting off “around 80–90%” of the regime’s government revenue, says USSC’s @lavinalee3.
Even so, control of the domestic security apparatus means Tehran remains politically stronger than its economic position suggests.
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