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Asia’s Trump problem | United States Studies Centre

Asia’s Trump problem | United States Studies Centre

In August, just days after US President Donald Trump had welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to a summit in Alaska, a remarkable image emerged from the White House. Ukrainian President Volod...

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Landmark laws for AI transparency

Landmark laws for AI transparency

On 29 September 2025, Californian Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, known as SB53, into law. California becomes the first US state to impose sp...

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US wants to make rare earth deals with Australia but without China involved

US wants to make rare earth deals with Australia but without China involved

The United States has the appetite to strike critical minerals supply deals with Australia, as its trade dispute with China intensifies. Stocks in ASX-listed companies related to rare earths have ...

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The once and future US National Technology and Industrial Base: An American perspective

The once and future US National Technology and Industrial Base: An American perspective

Executive summary The United States’ National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB) is a congressionally mandated policy framework intended to foster integration and collaboration between defence...

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Donald Trump ‘bad for Australia’ but more support AUKUS than not

Donald Trump ‘bad for Australia’ but more support AUKUS than not

New polling suggests only 16 per cent of Australians believe Donald Trump’s second administration has been good for Australia, underscoring the delicate balancing act Anthony Albanese needs to pul...

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Australians are no fans of Donald Trump, but see no alternative to US alliance

Australians are no fans of Donald Trump, but see no alternative to US alliance

New polling shows most Australians want to stick with the US alliance, despite holding overwhelmingly negative views towards the Trump administration and harbouring deep worries about the erosion ...

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