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Emma Shortis

Emma Shortis is a historian and writer, focused on the history and politics of the United States. She writes regularly for Australian and international outlets and appears regularly on radio and television. She is Director of the Australia Institute’s International & Security Affairs Program.

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Shorter America This Week: History sighs, repeats itself; Surprise: Trump doesn't need allies; A bloodthirsty White House

It isn’t always easy to keep up with what’s happening in the US. “Shorter America” is a series where Dr Emma Shortis loops you in on what’s going on in America and shares news and analysis that you can trust.

International Affairs
Shorter America This Week: History sighs, repeats itself; Surprise: Trump doesn't need allies; A bloodthirsty White House

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Shorter America This Week: Very complete, pretty much; We already know who's next (it's Cuba); Looksmaxxing

It isn’t always easy to keep up with what’s happening in the US. “Shorter America” is a series where Dr Emma Shortis loops you in on what’s going on in America and shares news and analysis that you can trust.

International Affairs
Shorter America This Week: Very complete, pretty much; We already know who's next (it's Cuba); Looksmaxxing

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Shorter America This Week: Is Australia at war?; Iran; What more is there to say?

It isn’t always easy to keep up with what’s happening in the US. “Shorter America” is a series where Dr Emma Shortis loops you in on what’s going on in America and shares news and analysis that you can trust.

International Affairs
Shorter America This Week: Is Australia at war?; Iran; What more is there to say?

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The Wrap: Trump’s war has already pulled Australia in

The President of Peace has started another war. It began with the bombing of a school in southern Iran. According to Iranian authorities, the death toll from that strike now sits at 168. Many of the victims were children.  

International Affairs
The Wrap: Trump’s war has already pulled Australia in
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