The midterms. Woah.

On this bonus mini-episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis reflects on the Democrats’ historic midterms success, what now for the Trump administration, and what it might mean for the Australia-US relationship. This episode was recorded on Friday 6 November. Join Emma and Don Watson at our first…

Trumpism on the ballot in US midterms as Netanyahu fights to remain Israeli leader

The midterms are finally upon us. On Tuesday US time, Americans will vote in a new Congress – and deliver a verdict on two years of the second Trump administration. On this episode of After America, If You’re Listening host Matt Bevan joins Dr Emma Shortis to preview the midterms and examine the e…

Trump still the elephant in Canberra as US midterms approach

Elephant?! What elephant? On this episode of After America, Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss key races in the midterms, the upcoming Israeli election, and the latest from the Canberra bubble on Euro-Indo-Atlanto-Pacific strategic interests. This episode was recorded on Monday 26 October. G…

Waking up to reality? How Europe’s responding to Trump 2.0

The United States keeps showing us what an unreliable ally it is. Are European governments now getting the message? Dr Tobias Cremer, Member of European Parliament, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss how the European Union is responding to the second Trump administration, the Australia-EU Free Trade…

Australian government unprepared to "back its own values" with Trump's America

The Australian government has been excruciatingly silent when it comes to standing up for the International Criminal Court and foundations of international law it so loves to talk about. Journalist Ben Doherty joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss Australia’s non-response to the Trump administration’s …

Shared challenges, shared failures: Canada and Australia aren’t meeting the moment

While miles apart in their responses to the Trump administration, Canada and Australia are in lock-step on expanding fossil fuel production. On this episode of After America, Québécoise senator and pollution control expert Dr Rosa Galvez joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the Carney government’s res…

Placid Trump-Xi summit bucks Washington ‘consensus’ of ever-rising tensions

Last week’s Trump-Xi meeting delivered few tangible outcomes, but is a bigger shift in US-China relations under way? On this episode of After America, Professor James Laurenceson joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the latest US-China leaders’ meeting, why the Biden administration’s hawkish approach …

Where are the red lines? Australia, genocide and international law

A new suite of legislation aims to ensure that Australia doesn’t fund, arm or invest in illegal settlements, war crimes or genocide – but the federal government has blocked an inquiry into the bills. On this episode of After America, lawyer and advocate Rawan Arraf joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss…

America’s “shocking” access to Australian bases, revealed

The United States controls or has access to more than 100 defence facilities on Australian soil, according to new research. On this episode of After America, Dr Richard Tanter joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss his new research on American access to Australian defence facilities, the long-term conse…

"Part of the problem": why Australia, US haven't joined global nuclear weapons ban treaty

Nine nuclear weapons states are holding the rest of the world “hostage to annihilation”, but the Australian government is yet to act on a global ban. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis reflects on the United States’ military footprint in Australia, before former Australian Minister …