No images? Click here JANUARY 2024Election year is hereWelcome back to a new election year with the United States Studies Centre (USSC) at the University of Sydney. Our team hit the ground running with the first votes cast in the 2024 US presidential election in Iowa and New Hampshire. For what is usually a slow week in the middle of January, our experts had more than 15 interviews the week of the Iowa caucuses, indicating the high level of international interest that remains in US elections – especially when former president Trump is likely to be on the ballot. More than 100 people turned up last night to join us for our official 2024 election watch kick off event and the Politics, Society and Culture team will continue to keep you informed in the lead up to the November election. A couple of key resources include A guide to the 2024 presidential election and their just-launched former president Trump tacker. The results of this election will be felt around the world. Whether it’s a second Biden term, Trump term or a surprise disruption, the future of the United States will have significant geopolitical consequences. It is in this context that we will hold our two major conferences of 2024. Our Economic Security in a Turbulent World conference in June will look at the key risks and trade-offs countries and companies face in light of this strategic uncertainty. Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of the international keynote speakers who are joining us to share their unparalleled insights into economic statecraft trends and the impact of the US election and global events on these. After the election, USSC will host our second Sydney International Strategy Forum, with experts from the United States, Australia and across the Indo-Pacific region to share their insider insights and what Australia needs to know off the back of this momentous election. To make sure you do not miss any updates in this benchmark year, make sure you subscribe to and follow these USSC channels:
Election watch 2024 278 days to the US presidential electionWhen it comes to the US presidential election, USSC has you covered. From explainers and polling to podcasts and watch parties, we go beyond the horserace politics to look at the longer-term implications for Australia and the world. Publications
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NEWS USSC briefing room streamed in more than 100 countriesOur newest podcast, the USSC Briefing Room has now been listened to in more than 100 countries! Have you checked it out yet? It covers the latest on US news and foreign policy. We cover what you need to know and what’s beneath the surface of the news. Popular episodes include: The Indo-Pacific impacts of China’s fluctuating economy with economist Dan Rosen What a second Trump term would mean for the United States and Australia Inside the White House on 9/11 The end of affirmative action and a readout of major US Supreme Court decisions Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, online or wherever you get your podcasts. Student internship applications close todayThe US Studies Internship Program is back! Applications close today for Semester 1, 2024 with various positions available across our think tank. Under the guidance of Senior Lecturer Dr. Rodney Taveira, our academic internship program seamlessly integrates academic knowledge with hands-on experience. To be eligible, undergraduate students must complete USSC3703: US Studies Internship, and postgraduate students must complete USSC6205: Internship Project. We are thrilled to introduce the inaugural round of USSC Student Internship Scholarships. This exclusive opportunity is designed to recognise and support the outstanding achievements of our academic interns. You can apply directly using our application portal or via the application button below. You will be required to submit a cover letter, CV and academic transcript. More information about the program can be found here. New book from Director of Emerging TechnologyThis week, USSC Director of Emerging Technology Dr Miah Hammond-Errey launched her first book: Big Data, Emerging Technologies and Intelligence: National Security Disrupted. In her research, she met with nearly 50 participants in the Australian National Intelligence Community to understand how big data and new technologies are changing and challenging Australia’s intelligence community. Evolving technology has led to new threats, such as deepfakes, and mainstreamed targeting and surveillance capabilities. To maintain the upper hand, Dr Hammond-Errey argues, these threats cannot be faced by siloed agencies. The book emphasises the value of deepening intelligence collaboration, such as the Five Eyes and creating new alliances to meet these challenges. Big Data, Emerging Technologies and Intelligence: National Security Disrupted is now available to purchase from Routledge here. USSC perspectivesWhile the US election was a major focus for the month, the Taiwan election and the future of democracy and security in the Indo-Pacific were also significant trends covered by USSC analysis.
EVENT The world economy is undergoing a patchwork reversal of global integration as major powers seek to “de-risk” key economic relationships and use new policy tools to boost domestic investment in strategic industries. The United States Studies Centre invites you to join us as we convene a major international conference — “Economic Security in a Turbulent World” — to discuss these issues, bringing together policymakers, business executives and leading experts from the United States, Europe, and Asia, as well as from Australia. Panel discussions will address the following topics:
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