'Euro-Indo-Pacific-Atlantic' security

Trump administration's role in creating insecu

The US midterms

Implications for Australia

Israeli election

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.

Guest: Allan Behm, Special Advisor in International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute

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

Show notes:

Shorter America: Michigan Matters; Looking to Europe; Political Violence by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)

Faith and nostalgia: dangerous strategic partners by Allan Behm, The Point (October 2026)

After America: Australia and the new world order by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to After America on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

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.
Guest: Allan Behm, Special Advisor in International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/261023-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America: Michigan Matters; Looking to Europe; Political Violence</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/261017-faith-and-nostalgia-dangerous-strategic-partners">Faith and nostalgia: dangerous strategic partners</a> by Allan Behm, The Point (October 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1">After America: Australia and the new world order</a> by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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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, its impact at home and abroad, 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, its impact at home and abroad, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better.&nbsp;
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Australia Matters

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.

Trump still the elephant in Canberra as US midterms approach

The EU & the US

China & Germany's "broken business model"

Trump's assault on the ICC

EU-Australia FTA

Building democratic solidarity

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 Agreement, and how to build democratic solidarity in the face of rising authoritarianism.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 14 October.

Guest: Tobias Cremer, Member of European Parliament

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

Show notes:

Shorter America: Betting on death; Racist raids; Everything is fine by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)

Navigating Choppy Waters: Australia and the EU Chart a New Course by Margherita Matera & Philomena Murray, Australian Institute of International Affairs(March 2026)

After America: Australia and the new world order by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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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 Agreement, and how to build democratic solidarity in the face of rising authoritarianism.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday 14 October.
Guest: Tobias Cremer, Member of European Parliament
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/261016-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America: Betting on death; Racist raids; Everything is fine</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)
<a href="https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/navigating-choppy-waters-australia-and-the-eu-chart-a-new-course/">Navigating Choppy Waters:&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;and the EU Chart a New Course</a>&nbsp;by Margherita Matera &amp; Philomena Murray, Australian Institute of International Affairs (March 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1">After America: Australia and the new world order</a> by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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The United States keeps telling us what an unreliable ally it is. Are European governments now getting the message?

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

US sanctions International Criminal Court

America's military footprint in Australia

OpenAI hack of Medicare & regulating Big Tech

Attempts to cordon off the defence relationshi

Covering US politics on the ground

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 sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the American military footprint in Australia, and the OpenAI hack of Medicare on this episode of After America.

This episode was recorded on Monday 12 October.

Guest: Ben Doherty, Senior Reporter, Guardian Australia

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

Show notes:

No peace without accountability: Sydney Peace Laureate Navi Pillay, After America, the Australia Institute (October 2025)

The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war? by Ben Doherty, Andy Ball & Nick Evershed, Guardian Australia (September 2026)

OpenAI hack on Australian government reveals anxiety at heart of global artificial intelligence dilemma by Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (September 2026)

Shorter America: Things are not normal; Muskism; Good men by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)

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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&rsquo;s non-response to the Trump administration&rsquo;s sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the American military footprint in Australia, and the OpenAI hack of Medicare on this episode of After America.
This episode was recorded on Monday 12 October.
Guest: Ben Doherty, Senior Reporter, Guardian Australia
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/no-peace-without-accountability-sydney-peace-laureate-navi-pillay/">No peace without accountability: Sydney Peace Laureate Navi Pillay</a>, After America, the Australia Institute (October 2025)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/sep/07/us-military-bases-in-australia-map-list-spy-satellite-pine-gap">The US now has access to more than half Australia&rsquo;s military bases &ndash; could it drag the country unwillingly into war?</a> by Ben Doherty, Andy Ball &amp; Nick Evershed, Guardian Australia (September 2026)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/26/openai-hack-australian-government-anxiety-global-dilemma-artificial-intelligence">OpenAI hack on Australian government reveals anxiety at heart of global artificial intelligence dilemma</a> by Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (September 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/261009-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America: Things are not normal; Muskism; Good men</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)
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="mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au">podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au</a>. Subscribe to After America on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/after-america/id1751661496">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/788c8nelszhzvsxwTzQzGS?si=32cb1a5509704ebb">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/after-america/49b88b40-1809-013d-5deb-0acc26574db2">Pocket Casts</a>&nbsp;or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

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.

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

Canada's relationship with the US

Carney govt's climate policy

Climate security & the far-right

Opportunities for change

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 response to the Trump administration, climate policy failures in Australia and Canada, and the opportunities for a better future for both countries.

This episode was recorded on Thursday 17 September.

Guest: The Hon Senator Dr Rosa Galvez, Independent Senator for Québec (Bedford), Canada // @senrosagalvez

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

Show notes:

Australia and Canada can learn from each other on climate if we separate action from declaration by Rosa Galvez, Guardian Australia (September 2026)

Climate Integrity Summit 2026, the Australia Institute on YouTube

Davos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, World Economic Forum (January 2026)

Mark Carney is saving Canada… but for whom? by Jim Stanford, The Point (September 2026)

Shorter America: Oh my god these men (cont.); Rethinking national security; Speaking truth to pain by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)

American exceptionalism: the poison that cannot protect its children from violent death by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (May 2022)

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We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to After America on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

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, Qu&eacute;b&eacute;coise senator and pollution control expert Dr Rosa Galvez joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the Carney government&rsquo;s response to the Trump administration, climate policy failures in Australia and Canada, and the opportunities for a better future for both countries.
This episode was recorded on Thursday 17 September.
Guest: The Hon Senator Dr Rosa Galvez, Independent Senator for Qu&eacute;bec (Bedford), Canada // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/senrosagalvez.bsky.social">@senrosagalvez</a>
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/12/australia-canada-climate-integrity-summit-rosa-galvez">Australia and Canada can learn from each other on climate if we separate action from declaration</a> by Rosa Galvez, Guardian Australia (September 2026)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd3ap6ORUWgo">Climate Integrity Summit 2026</a>, the Australia Institute on YouTube
<a href="https://www.weforum.org/stories/forum-institutional/davos-2026-special-address-by-mark-carney-prime-minister-of-canada/">Davos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada</a>, World Economic Forum (January 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260930-mark-carney-is-saving-canada-but-for-whom">Mark Carney is saving Canada&hellip; but for whom?</a> by Jim Stanford, The Point (September 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/261002-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America: Oh my god these men (cont.); Rethinking national security; Speaking truth to pain</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)
<a href="https://theconversation.com/american-exceptionalism-the-poison-that-cannot-protect-its-children-from-violent-death-184045">American exceptionalism: the poison that cannot protect its children from violent death</a> by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (May 2022)
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While miles apart in their responses to the Trump administration, Canada and Australia are in lock-step on expanding fossil fuel production.

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