How will Trump respond to last week's historic Democratic wins? "I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency. "But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social Link 🔽

It's been a year since Trump was re-elected, so what's happening in the US? 🛑Longest federal government shutdown in American history ↗️Sweeping victories for Democrats in multiple elections @emmashortis.bsky.social

“We can negotiate with the Trump administration.”

BREAKING: The Albanese Labor Government just joined with the Coalition to vote against an inquiry into AUKUS proposed by the Greens.

"Xi and Trump appear to have come to a deal, but as usual with Trump, the devil is in the general lack of detail." Get all the latest in US news on After America with Dr Emma Shortis, wherever you listen to podcasts! #auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social

Sign the petition here: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parlia...

Australia Institute Deputy Director Ebony Bennett, has told the #RevenueSummit25 that Australians are right to demand better scrutiny of the $368 billion AUKUS agreement. Institute research shows two-thirds of Australians want a review of AUKUS. #auspol

"You can't trust Donald Trump." "But you can trust Trump to be Trump." @mattduss.bsky.social from @cipolicy.bsky.social on how Australia & other countries can understand the US President. 🎧 theaus.in/4nrpSTe @emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol

Australia now has a real chance to escape this disastrous deal, which has not been properly scrutinised by the Australian Parliament. Add your name to the petition to urge our Parliament to launch an inquiry into AUKUS: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parlia...

Part of the AUKUS deal involves Australians crewing submarines sailing under a US flag. If Trump decided to take the US to war, the Australian government would have to actively delay American deployment to get those Australians home. @emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol

My guest post on @amyremeikis.bsky.social 's live blog. Follow along here: live.thepoint.com.au

Oh hey! Over @thepointau.bsky.social, I’m writing a regular column on what the heck is happening in America (tl;dr: it’s bad). @amyremeikis.bsky.social is live blogging parliament and there’s heaps of great analysis from the likes of @grogsgamut.bsky.social and others!

Sadly we couldn't record the next PEP with @hitsville.bsky.social yesterday because of a pet emergency. So we are recording tonight with @emmashortis.bsky.social . Should be out tomorrow. Stay PEPpy!

Trump is heading to Malaysia's ASEAN summit, the first time visiting since his tariffs have wreaked havoc on Southeast Asia’s economy. ‘When we look at the history of Trump, he’s not shown a real inclination to understanding the impact that these tariffs have.’ @emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol

The latest Dollars & Sense is up - @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social wonders if gold is now a memecoin, we talk about rare earths and good news on supermarkets australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-gol...

Excited to be able to talk about this publicly now - The Point is now up and running and from Monday, you'll find my parliament blog on it 💃 thepoint.com.au

One of the most prescribed drugs in Australia - a cholesterol pill - is 125 times more expensive in the US! For more info ⤵️ australiainstitute.org.au/post/our-pbs...

Trump is considering further attacks on global medicine prices, according to Bloomberg. Australia Institute analysis reveals the exorbitant prices Australians would pay if Trump gets his way. #auspol

It doesn't matter how much we give him. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

"We can demand that the Australian government does stand up for Australian values. "Poll after poll indicates that Australians are deeply concerned about Donald Trump & what he is doing in the US." @emmashortis.bsky.social on AUKUS & the Australia-America relationship. #auspol 🎧 theaus.in/4hkIe6K

Tell us again how Aukus makes Australia safer? www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/defen...

"Symbolically, the meeting was a success. In substance, it revealed that the fundamentals of the relationship have not changed." @emmashortis.bsky.social And that's precisely the problem, when our 'special relationship' is with a flaky fascist regime. #auspol theconversation.com/can-albanese...

‘Symbolically, the meeting was a success. In substance, it revealed that the fundamentals of the relationship have not changed.’ Dr Emma Shortis unpacks Albanese’s meeting with Trump in The Conversation. @emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol

Read the full article ⤵️ www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/a...

On the latest episode of After America, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Judge Navi Pillay joins Dr Shortis to discuss accountability in international law and the prerequisites for genuine peace. Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 australiainstitute.org.au/post/no-peac...

“It doesn’t matter what you offer Trump, it’s never going to be enough.” International & Security Affairs Director Dr Emma Shortis spoke with NBC News about the US/Australia critical minerals deal. @emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol

Trump may have declared the war on Gaza over, but a ceasefire & lasting peace are not the same thing. Great to have Navi Pillay, fmr UN High Commissioner for Human Rights & '25 Sydney Peace Laureate, on this week's After America. @emmashortis.bsky.social australiainstitute.org.au/post/no-peac...

Law of the sea expert chiming in to say there is no lawful basis for military strikes against vessels for customs infringements on the high seas or in any other maritime zone, including the territorial sea. These are unlawful extra-judicial killings.

Our analysis reveals the prices Australians could pay if the Trump administration had its way & dismantled the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. "The difference is terrifying," says @emmashortis.bsky.social. "It is wild how much Americans have to spend on essential medications." theaus.in/42D6R8K

Soaring healthcare costs are at the heart of the US government shutdown. With a key tax credit due to expire, Americans' premiums could jump $200-300/month. "That's a car payment...2-3 trips to the grocery store," says Liz Pancotti from @groundwork.bsky.social. 🎧 theaus.in/4oj2TdV

This is absolutely brilliant TAI. Pls consider Doug Cameron's advice towards the end of webinar. + condider supporting @australiainstitute.org.au big thanks to @emmashortis.bsky.social - ripper of a discussion youtu.be/lPKCD3IRUFc

Australia Institute polling found that 54% of Australians want a more independent foreign policy over a closer alliance with the United States. ‘I think it’s reflective of an erosion of trust in the United States under the Trump administration.’ - Emma Shortis @emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol

“But why would adding another layer of oversight be any less political than existing arrangements? More importantly, why is politics regarded as a bad thing?” @danielflitton.bsky.social asking important questions about how Australian foreign policy is done. www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...

The tyrant that Albanese and Wong keep trying to ingratiate us with keeps ordering extrajudicial murders

The AUKUS deal is a sinking ship in all ways except for the one we want. American experts are telling us "accept the fact that you're not going to get those submarines" but the Aus Gov is still giving America billions to make their own subs. Ditch AUKUS while we can still salvage some dignity.

No Trump meeting might be the best outcome for Anthony Albanese. Allan Behm joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss MAGA's deification of Charlie Kirk, Australia’s disastrous fortnight of Pacific diplomacy & the best-case scenario out of a Trump-Albanese meeting. #auspol 🎧 theaus.in/4mwlQbJ

Wild, wild times. #auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social

This conversation is from a new episode of After America out tomorrow! Listen to After America here, or wherever you get your podcasts ⤵️ australiainstitute.org.au/news/categor...

There's been a lot of discussion about whether Albanese will get a meeting with Trump at the upcoming UN General Assembly. But would it even be a good idea? International & Security Affairs Advisor Allan Behm thinks Albanese would do better to avoid it. #auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social

Cute that Ted Cruz thinks we want him on our side www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Hey everyone The Sunday Shot is on with @markogge.bsky.social and @emmashortis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au www.youtube.com/watch?v=m994...

I interviewed historian @emmashortis.bsky.social on the particulars of American fascism, comparisons with Nazism, the global crisis of democracy, and Australia's options. None of this is particularly cheery stuff, but you might find some clarity in it. youtu.be/MM6cXjTBJ0U?...

Jimmy Kimmel axing: "Successful use of the standard authoritarian playbook" @emmashortis.bsky.social joined ABC PM for analysis. #auspol

"The widespread, coordinated suppression of dissent – and the extended chilling effect that suppression has – are ripping apart the fabric of American political life." Excellent and terrifying piece from @emmashortis.bsky.social theconversation.com/jimmy-kimmel...

For more analysis from @emmashortis.bsky.social and friends on the decline of the US, tune in to our podcast After America. Latest episode ⤵️

"This is very clearly a successful use of the standard authoritarian playbook," said @emmashortis.bsky.social on ABC's PM. "The key becomes how much the Trump administration doubles down on its threats and oppression, and it's given every indication it will continue to do that." #auspol Listen:

"Have we reached the point where we can say the US is in a constitutional crisis? Has American democracy failed? Has the US descended into authoritarianism? "If the answers to those questions weren’t clear already, they are now. Yes. It is happening. Right now." theconversation.com/jimmy-kimmel...

Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy – @emmashortis.bsky.social, Director of International & Security Affairs Program at the Australia Institute. Read: theconversation.com/jimmy-kimmel...