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WHAT'S NEW

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

By Emma Shortis

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

WHAT'S NEW

“Europe won’t be blackmailed”: Trump’s Greenland threat shakes NATO

By Tegan George

European leaders have pushed back against Donald Trump’s tariffs threat, declaring they won’t be “blackmailed” into surrendering Greenland, as the future of NATO hangs by a thread.

International Affairs
“Europe won’t be blackmailed”: Trump’s Greenland threat shakes NATO

OPINION

Scrambled Europe: insecurity and sentimentality are no basis for strategy

Allan Behm
Allan Behm
International Affairs

PODCASTAfter America

US extorts Europe in effort to acquire Greenland

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US extorts Europe in effort to acquire Greenland

WHAT'S NEW

"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad

By Tegan George

As US President Donald Trump threatens military intervention in Iran and ramps up rhetoric around “conquering” Greenland, experts are questioning whether it’s a sign of a “cornered animal” lashing out.

International Affairs
"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad

OFF THE CHARTS

I like to be in America? New travel figures suggest otherwise.

By Greg Jericho

Australian travellers have given the Trump presidency a resounding thumbs down.

EconomyInternational Affairs
I like to be in America? New travel figures suggest otherwise.

WHAT'S NEW

Shorter America this week: everything is gender

By Emma Shortis

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: everything is gender

PODCASTAfter America

"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad

International Affairs
Apple PodCastSpotify PodCast
"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad

PODCASTFollow the Money

Parliament returning early to debate new anti-hate & gun laws

Democracy & AccountabilityClimate & EnvironmentInternational Affairs
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Parliament returning early to debate new anti-hate & gun laws

WHAT'S NEW

Reluctance to look at US with "clear eyes" becoming increasingly untenable: US expert

By Tegan George

As Europe grows increasingly alarmed by the Trump administration’s fixation on Greenland, the Albanese government is being urged to reassess Australia’s blind loyalty to the United States. 

International Affairs
Reluctance to look at US with "clear eyes" becoming increasingly untenable: US expert
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