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The USSC Briefing Room is a podcast from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. It gives you a seat at the table for a briefing on the latest US news and foreign policy. Co-hosts Mari Koeck, Jared Mondschein and Victoria Cooper talk to experts to cover what you need to know and what's beneath the surface of the news.

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Rushali Saha
USSC's Maitri Fellow, independent researcher and analyst with Horizon Intelligence
Horizon Intelligence
Episode: India’s changing relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Australia
Lester Munson
USSC non-resident senior fellow, with experience on Capitol Hill
Episode: Understanding the MAGA rift
Samuel Garrett
Senior Research Associate
United States Studies Centre
Episode: How do the Quad countries view Trump’s second term?
Ava Kalinauskas
United States Studies Centre
Episode: How do the Quad countries view Trump’s second term?
General David Berger
Former Commandant of the Marine Corps with insights into U.S. defense strategies in the Indo-Pacific region
U.S. Marine Corps
Episode: How US allies can influence US policy with Gen. David Berger (Ret’d)
Mary Bridges
2025 USSC American Australian Association Fellow, Ernest May Fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, author of Dollars and Dominion, US Bankers and the Making of a Superpower
Harvard's Belfer Center
Episode: Why Trump wants to make US shipbuilding great again
Lisa Curtis
Senior Fellow and Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Centre for a New American Security
Centre for a New American Security
Episode: The prognosis for the Quad and other US alliances in the Indo-Pacific
David Smith
Associate professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy
United States Studies Centre
Episode: The role of panda diplomacy in international relations
Minglu Chen
Senior lecturer in Government and International Relations
University of Sydney
Episode: The role of panda diplomacy in international relations

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Mari Koeck
Director of Engagement Impact, United States Studies Centre
Jared Mondschein
Director of Research / Co-host

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India’s changing relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Australia
Q: What strategic issues do India and Australia share regarding maritime threats?
Both countries see eye to eye on maritime security threats and must coordinate their responses to rapidly evolving challenges in the region.
India’s changing relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Australia
Q: Do you think these developments, especially between India and the US, are going to have a long-term impact?
It's uncertain, as relations have been built over 25 years, and while challenges exist, a new status quo may emerge.
India’s changing relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Australia
Q: What developments in India's international relationships over the past 12 months stand out to you as the most significant?
Significant developments included India's Operation Sindoor against terrorism and the announcement of Mahasagar, signaling India's increased role in global maritime security.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti (ret’d) on the future of US military leadership
Q: What piece or pieces of advice would you give to people considering serving in the Navy today?
Admiral Franchetti encourages aspiring naval officers to join, emphasizing the excitement and variety the Navy offers.
Why Trump wants to make US shipbuilding great again
Q: What do you think would be a good use of national efforts for the United States and Australia if they want to strengthen their capacity on this?
Investing in specific sectors like repair and maintenance, and creating a dual-use vessel ecosystem could yield positive outcomes, rather than solely focusing on competing with China's production.

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The conversations center on US foreign policy, geopolitics, and allied relations, with frequent forays into defense, tech policy, and domestic political dynamics that shape international perspectives. Episodes typically feature high-level experts—academic researchers, former military leaders, think-tank fellows, and journalists—discussing how US strategy intersects with partners like Australia and Japan, current events such as tariffs, shipbuilding, AI policy, and major political developments in the US. A notable pattern is the emphasis on practical implications for policy and alliance management, often tying complex issues to real-world outcomes for policymakers, business leaders, and researchers. The show is distinguished by its access to... more

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