Dr Emma Shortis
Dr Emma Shortis is senior researcher in the International and Security Affairs Program at The Australia Institute. She is the author of Our Exceptional Friend: Australia’s Fatal Alliance with the United States.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Violence at home, violence abroad. Let’s stop pretending: This is the American way
The mistake we make in judging the US for its enduring problem with violence is not recognising this national attitude also spreads well beyond its borders.
- by Dr Emma Shortis
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Opinion
US Votes 2024
Don’t mistake MAGA loyalists for ‘turning’ on Trump – they’re just hedging their bets
After months of discontent, some of Donald Trump’s most high-profile supporters are criticising his campaign. But they haven’t turned on him – yet.
- by Dr Emma Shortis
Opinion
AUKUS
If Trump returns to the White House, should we rethink the US alliance?
Shared democratic values underpin the US-Australia alliance, but Donald Trump has told us how he will wield power if he wins again – and it’s not democracy.
- by Dr Emma Shortis
Opinion
US election
‘What’s the plan?’: Australia needs to prepare for the collapse of American democracy
As the anniversary of the January 6 assault on Congress approaches, US democracy appears shakier than ever.
- by Dr Emma Shortis
Opinion
Foreign relations
There's a lot of blame to go around for the chaos in the Capitol, but some belongs to Australia
The Prime Minister provided the President and his administration with valuable international credibility.
- by Dr Emma Shortis
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