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The USSC Briefing Room is a podcast from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. It gives you a seat at the table for a briefing on the latest US news and foreign policy. Co-hosts Mari Koeck, Jared Mondschein and Victoria Cooper talk to experts to cover what you need to know and what's beneath the surface of the news.

  1. Trump vs the Pope: Politics, faith and power

    29 APR

    Trump vs the Pope: Politics, faith and power

    Throughout March and April, Pope Leo XIV began speaking out against the war in Iran and the violence, saying it was an “unjust war.” Shortly after 60 Minutes aired an episode with Catholic officials criticising the war, President Trump started attacking the Pope on social and then shared the now-infamous image of Trump as a Christ-like figure.   Why are both the Pope and Donald Trump so focused on speaking out against each other? What is the political fallout of the “Jesus Trump” image? Is this war of words unique or just par for the course?   Associate Professor David Smith joined Director of Engagement and Impact Mari Koeck on the podcast to discuss these questions. David teaches American Politics and Foreign Policy at the USSC and is also an expert on the history of religious persecution in America.   Subscribe to the USSC Briefing Room on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.   Produced by: Elliott Brennan Music by Dan Phillipson, licensed through PremiumBeat

    44 min
  2. Is there space for Australia in outer space?

    21 APR

    Is there space for Australia in outer space?

    Space exploration has recaptured the public imagination. The successful Artemis II mission to the Moon heralds a new era of human spaceflight beyond low-Earth orbit for the first time since the 1970s. The United States, China and other global space powers are now racing to return to the Moon and beyond. But what role could Australia play in this 21st century space race? What are the opportunities and challenges in outer space? And why does anything that happens up there even matter down here on Earth?   Space expert Dr Kathryn Robison, Lecturer in American Studies at the United States Studies Centre and Senior Research Fellow at the Australasian Centre for Space Governance, joined USSC Senior Research Associate Samuel Garrett on the USSC Briefing Room to answer these questions. Recommended reading: Harnessing Australia’s space strengths for the Alliance by Dr Kathryn Robison and Isobel Haddow

    30 min
  3. The state of play for Australia-Taiwan relations

    8 APR

    The state of play for Australia-Taiwan relations

    Amid rising global tensions, Taiwan continues to be a regional flashpoint in the Indo-Pacific. What is the current state of Australia-Taiwan relations? What challenges does Taiwan face in a new security era? How should regional allies and partners engage with Taiwan on its own terms — and what could this mean for China’s grand strategy?   Professor Peter Dean, Senior Advisor for Defence Strategy at the United States Studies Centre, and Professor Bec Strating, Director at the La Trobe Centre for Global Security, joined the USSC Briefing Room to discuss these questions. Along with other Australian security experts, Professor Dean and Professor Strating co-authored a new report in February: Australia-Taiwan relations: Policy options and priorities for engagement. Subscribe to the USSC Briefing Room on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.   Produced by: Elliott Brennan Music by Dan Phillipson, licensed through PremiumBeat

    57 min
  4. The future of nuclear risk: Iran, China and the end of New START

    24 MAR

    The future of nuclear risk: Iran, China and the end of New START

    From the expiration of the New START Treaty to the war with Iran, headlines about nuclear risks are consistently in the news at the moment. How significant is the expiration of the New START Treaty? How have nuclear risks changed since the war with Iran began? What are the major nuclear threats facing the world at the moment?   Dr Daniel Salisbury joined the USSC Briefing Room to discuss these issues. Daniel is Senior Fellow for Nuclear Arms Control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament at the International Institute for Strategic Studies and the author of Secrecy, Public Relations and the British Nuclear Debate: How the UK Government Learned to Talk about the Bomb, 1970-1983.   Subscribe to the USSC Briefing Room on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.   Produced by: Elliott Brennan Music by Dan Phillipson, licensed through PremiumBeat

    31 min
  5. Convenience, choice or necessity? Examining the case for striking Iran

    8 MAR

    Convenience, choice or necessity? Examining the case for striking Iran

    In this episode USSC CEO Dr Michael Green and USSC Director of Research Jared Mondschein sat down with USSC Director of Engagement and Impact Mari Koeck on Friday, 6 March 2026 to discuss the latest on the war with Iran.   What led the United States to attack Iran now? How does this compare to the Iraq War and actions of prior administrations? How are US allies responding?   Mike draws on his experience in the White House during the Iraq War and Jared addresses broader Middle East dynamics to unpack this issue and what it means for US allies and partners.

    50 min
  6. Is AUKUS Pillar II a solution in need of a problem?

    23 FEB

    Is AUKUS Pillar II a solution in need of a problem?

    The Trump administration recently completed its AUKUS review, including a directive from President Trump to proceed “full steam ahead” on AUKUS Pillar I. But even after securing the Trump stamp of approval, there has been comparatively little information on how the review handled Pillar II and experts have raised concerns about the growing scope of advanced capabilities it now includes.   Is AUKUS Pillar II fit for purpose? Which advanced capabilities can deliver the best return on investment in the near term? Is AUKUS Pillar II a “solution in need of a problem”?   USSC Non-Resident Fellow Sophie Mayo and USSC Research Fellow Tom Corben joined USSC Director of Impact and Engagement Mari Koeck on the podcast to discuss these questions.   Both experts have recently published on AUKUS Pillar II: Impact and effort: A menu of AI and autonomy options for AUKUS Pillar II – Sophie MayoAUKUS Pillar II under pressure – Tom Corben  Subscribe to the USSC Briefing Room on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.   Produced by: Elliott Brennan Music by Dan Phillipson, licensed through PremiumBeat

    51 min
  7. Mike Green and Lavina Lee on Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Carney’s speech

    9 FEB

    Mike Green and Lavina Lee on Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Carney’s speech

    Are we seeing a rupture or a transition in 2026? USSC CEO Dr Michael Green and USSC Director of Foreign Policy and Defence Dr Lavina Lee sat down with host Mari Koeck to discuss what the geopolitical developments in Iran, Venezuela and Greenland mean for alliances and middle powers.   Can NATO survive the Greenland pressure? What is the end game with Venezuela and Iran? How should middle powers like Canada and Australia respond?   Tune in to hear Mike and Lavina’s candid assessments of US foreign intervention and the response by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.   Subscribe to the USSC Briefing Room on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.   Produced by: Elliott Brennan Music by Dan Phillipson, licensed through PremiumBeat

    54 min
  8. India’s changing relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Australia

    27 GEN

    India’s changing relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Australia

    India’s relationships with key international partners changed significantly in 2025. Following the tariff standoff with the United States, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in close meetings with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Summit. And an Indian Defence Minister visited Australia for the first time in 12 years in October. What is driving these changes in India’s international relationships? Will they have a long-term impact? Where is the future of India-US and India-Australia relationships headed? USSC Maitri Fellow Rushali Saha joined Director of Engagement and Impact Mari Koeck on the podcast to discuss these questions. Rushali is an independent researcher and analyst with Horizon Intelligence and she has previously worked with several New Delhi-based think tanks. Read Rushali’s new report: Securing the Indian Ocean: Elevating the India-Australia Maritime partnership. Rushali’s Maitri Fellowship was supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Subscribe to the USSC Briefing Room on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.   Produced by: Elliott Brennan Music by Dan Phillipson, licensed through PremiumBeat

    24 min
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The USSC Briefing Room is a podcast from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. It gives you a seat at the table for a briefing on the latest US news and foreign policy. Co-hosts Mari Koeck, Jared Mondschein and Victoria Cooper talk to experts to cover what you need to know and what's beneath the surface of the news.

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  • Creatore
    United States Studies Centre
  • Anni di attività
    2023 - 2026
  • Puntate
    100
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © United States Studies Centre
  • Sito web del podcast
    USSC Briefing Room

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