
The United States we thought we knew is gone. And it isn’t coming back.
Every week on After America, Dr Emma Shortis examines the second Trump presidency, its impact at home and abroad, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better.
Presented by the Australia Institute.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||

Donald Trump pledged to reach a better deal with Iran than the Obama administration negotiated in 2015. He hasn’t – and probably won’t.
On this episode of After America, foreign policy analyst Matt Duss and Dr Emma Shortis discuss the war on Iran, ... more
On this special episode, we’re joined by two commissioners from the new community-led, independent inquiry into the AUKUS security deal.
This episode was recorded live on Thursday 4 June.
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Even as the Trump administration facilitates the demise of the international order the United States helped create, the Australian government’s embrace of Aukus ties the two countries ever closer.
On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis a... more
Despite the global upheaval caused by the Trump administration, the Australian government is trying to plough on with AUKUS as if Biden was still in charge.
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A thoughtful, policy-forward discussion focusing on US politics, international affairs, and Australia's role in a shifting global order. Episodes frequently analyze the Trump era, US–Australia relations, and regional security dynamics, with grounded critiques of strategy, governance, and international law. A core strength is hosting informed guests from think tanks, journalism, and policy institutes to unpack complex geopolitics in a clear, Australia-facing lens. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on accountability, peace-oriented critique, and independent thinking about alliances and how domestic politics intersect with foreign policy. Potential listeners will find high-level analysis, rigorous questioning, and a distinctive Australian pe... more
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