Politics

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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Publication alert | Australians still back US alliance despite concerns over Trump’s second term, new polling shows

Publication alert | Australians still back US alliance despite concerns over Trump’s second term, new polling shows

More than six months into President Trump’s second term, new polling from the United States Studies Centre (USSC) finds that Australians see America as an ally and partner despite holding negative...

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The Albanese-Trump summit: Where do Australians stand on their most important ally?

The Albanese-Trump summit: Where do Australians stand on their most important ally?

After almost 75 years, the Australia-US alliance sits at a critical juncture. A deeply divisive US administration and deteriorating regional security environment are contributing to some of the mo...

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Polling and public opinion | United States Studies Centre

Polling and public opinion | United States Studies Centre

Unpacking Trump 2.0 As the second Trump administration rapidly advances its agenda, the landscape of US domestic and foreign policy is undergoing profound change. This report sees experts from th...

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From ambition to action: Rajnath Singh’s visit deepens Australia-India ties

From ambition to action: Rajnath Singh’s visit deepens Australia-India ties

The Indian defence minister’s visit to Canberra underscores that New Delhi is committed to building ties with its Indo-Pacific partners. Rajnath Singh’s recently concluded two-day visit to Austral...

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Power-hungry data centres threaten Australia’s energy grid. Here are 3 steps to make them more efficient

Power-hungry data centres threaten Australia’s energy grid. Here are 3 steps to make them more efficient

The Australian Energy Market Operator estimates data centres will consume 6% of Australia’s grid-supplied electricity by 2030. To put that in context, that’s more than the current share of Austral...

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