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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:  How to win (or cancel) elections; No START; You should smile more

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:  How to win (or cancel) elections; No START; You should smile more

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Shorter America this week: Protest works; Name reality; It's the end of the world as we know it

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: Protest works; Name reality; It's the end of the world as we know it

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International cooperation on firefighting shows the best of the Australia-US alliance

ANZUS is focused on the security of the state, but it can and should be about the welfare of the people.

International Affairs
International cooperation on firefighting shows the best of the Australia-US alliance

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Shorter America this week: Trust is rust; It’s the white supremacy, stupid; Five Eyes goes cross-eyed

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: Trust is rust; It’s the white supremacy, stupid; Five Eyes goes cross-eyed
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