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Trump promised a golden age for the US economy – and now a golden dome to protect the continent.

On this episode of After America, Matt Duss joins Emma Shortis to sort the signal from the noise in the Trump administration’s foreign policy. They discuss Trump’s approach to the Middle East, its negotiations with Iran, and the continued influence of China hawks in his Cabinet.

This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 28 May 2025 and things may have changed since recording.

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Guest: Matt Duss, Executive Vice President, Center for International Policy // @mattduss

Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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Trump promised a golden age for the US economy &ndash; and now a golden dome to protect the continent.
On this episode of After America, Matt Duss joins Emma Shortis to sort the signal from the noise in the Trump administration&rsquo;s foreign policy. They discuss Trump&rsquo;s approach to the Middle East, its negotiations with Iran, and the continued influence of China hawks in his Cabinet.
This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 28 May 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
Order After America: Australia and the new world order or become a foundation subscriber to&nbsp;Vantage Point&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store">australiainstitute.org.au/store</a>.
Our independence is our strength &ndash; and only you can make that possible. By donating to the Australia Institute&rsquo;s <a href="https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/eofy2025">End of Financial Year appeal</a> today, you'll help fund the research changing Australia for the better.
Guest: Matt Duss, Executive Vice President, Center for International Policy // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mattduss.bsky.social">@mattduss</a>
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
We&rsquo;d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to <a href="https://theausinstitute-my.sharepoint.com/qnap-nas-tai.tai.local/NAS_Media&amp;Marketing/Podcast/After%20America/Episode%20descriptions/podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au">podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au</a>.

The United States we thought we knew is gone. And it isn’t coming back. 

Every week on After America, Dr Emma Shortis examines the second Trump presidency, what’s happening in global politics, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better. 

Presented by the Australia Institute.

The United States we thought we knew is gone. And it isn&rsquo;t coming back.&nbsp;
Every week on After America, Dr Emma Shortis examines the second Trump presidency, what&rsquo;s happening in global politics, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better.&nbsp;
Presented by the Australia Institute.

After America

Trump promised a golden age for the US economy – and now a golden dome to protect the continent.

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