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USSC Briefing Room | How US allies can influence US policy with Gen. David Berger (Ret’d)

USSC Briefing Room | How US allies can influence US policy with Gen. David Berger (Ret’d)

14 November 2025 Former US Marine Corps Commandant General David Berger (ret’d) joined the USSC Briefing Room, reflecting on the bold reforms that transformed the Marine Corps and the growing impor...

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US Government shutdown set to end… for now

US Government shutdown set to end… for now

The process to end the 41-day US government shutdown is ongoing as the Senate works towards a deal. Next the House of Representatives will need to weigh in before President Donald Trump puts his s...

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By the numbers | Longest government shutdown in US history

By the numbers | Longest government shutdown in US history

The 2025 US Government shutdown has come to a close, with the House now having passed the final bill in favour of reopening, and the final bill having been signed by President Trump. The Trump ...

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USSC hosts Utah delegation: AUKUS innovation opportunities with Governor Spencer Cox

USSC hosts Utah delegation: AUKUS innovation opportunities with Governor Spencer Cox

On Thursday, 23 October, the United States Studies Centre (USSC) and the American Australian Association hosted a closed-door event with Utah Governor Spencer Cox to discuss opportunities for inno...

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‘The future of information warfare’: Is Australia prepared?

‘The future of information warfare’: Is Australia prepared?

Issuing a warning last week, Australia’s spy chief expressed concern about the potential for artificial intelligence to take online radicalisation and disinformation to new levels. Speaking to the...

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Trump’s trade war backfires as Australian exports to the US surge

Trump’s trade war backfires as Australian exports to the US surge

The Australian Financial Review reports that Australian exports to the United States have surged 20% over the past year, defying fears US President Donald Trump’s tariffs would hurt trade as a lac...

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