Politics

USSC Briefing Room | Adm. Lisa Franchetti (ret’d) on the future of US military leadership

USSC Briefing Room | Adm. Lisa Franchetti (ret’d) on the future of US military leadership

Admiral Lisa Franchetti’s career spanned 40 years, nearly half of which was at sea. She was the first woman to serve as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the first woman to serve as Chief of...

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Trump warning as America ‘tears the mask off’

Trump warning as America ‘tears the mask off’

Stephen Miller, the Deputy Chief of Staff in Donald Trump’s White House and reputedly his most influential policy adviser, popped up on national television and laid bare a stark shift in the US go...

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We’re looking for interns — apply now for Semester 1, 2026

We’re looking for interns — apply now for Semester 1, 2026

Apply now for Semester 1, 2026 Applications close 26 January Contribute to impactful research As an intern with us, you won’t just observe — you’ll actively participate in projects that matter. ...

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An Australian diplomat’s lessons from 30 years with North Korea

An Australian diplomat’s lessons from 30 years with North Korea

USSC Non-Resident Senior Fellow and former Australian diplomat Jane Hardy joins a podcast by NK News to discuss how Australia has engaged with North Korea over the past few decades, and what that ...

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The US v Nicolás Maduro: Is the Venezuelan leader facing life in jail?

The US v Nicolás Maduro: Is the Venezuelan leader facing life in jail?

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was transported from a Brooklyn jail to a New York courthouse to face American justice on Tuesday morning AEDT, following his capture by US forces some 48 hours ea...

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“Intelligent everything”: China’s policy to supercharge AI adoption

“Intelligent everything”: China’s policy to supercharge AI adoption

Introduction In August 2025, China’s State Council issued “AI Plus,” a policy directive aimed at guiding sector-wide adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) domestically in China. This builds on ...

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