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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: Not America, what we need now is love and care and honesty

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: Not America, what we need now is love and care and honesty

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Shorter America This Week: American National Security = White Supremacy, Trump’s Pennsylvania “pivot”, Venezuela 

It isn’t always easy to keep up with what’s happening in the US. 'Shorter America' is Dr Emma Shortis' weekly column looping you in on what’s going on in America with news and analysis that you can trust.

International Affairs
Shorter America This Week: American National Security = White Supremacy, Trump’s Pennsylvania “pivot”, Venezuela 

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Shorter America this week: Opposing Trump, Trouble in paradise, The American elite

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: Opposing Trump, Trouble in paradise, The American elite

WHAT'S NEW

Shorter America This Week: Hope is alive? The reactionary far-right. Culture matters

It isn’t always easy to keep up with what’s happening in the US. ‘Shorter America” is a weekly column 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: Hope is alive? The reactionary far-right. Culture matters
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