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Hayden Starr @haydenstarr.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 16d

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

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Erika Kirk and Donald Trump embrace on stage at Charlie Kirk's memorial.
NEW EPISODE | MAGA deifies Kirk as Australia recognises Palestine
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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 16d

Wild, wild times.

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MAGA deifies Kirk as Australia recognises Palestine

After a rocky week for Australian diplomacy, Prime Minister Albanese is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly...and maybe, just maybe, a meeting with President Trump.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 16d

This conversation is from a new episode of After America out tomorrow!

Listen to After America here, or wherever you get your podcasts ⤵️
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 16d

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.
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Emma Shortis @emmashortis.bsky.social · 18d

Cute that Ted Cruz thinks we want him on our side

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Republicans warn Australia of ‘punitive measures’ over recognition of Palestinian state

Donald Trump allies, including Ted Cruz, pen letter warning Anthony Albanese against ‘reckless policy’

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Emma Shortis @emmashortis.bsky.social · 18d

Unfortunately historians aren’t known for their comedy skills Gavin!!

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Gavin Miller @glmiller.bsky.social · 18d

Hey everyone The Sunday Shot is on with @markogge.bsky.social and @emmashortis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au

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The Sunday Shot - September 21

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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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Historian Emma Shortis on American fascism and Australia's options

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 20d

Jimmy Kimmel axing: "Successful use of the standard authoritarian playbook"

@emmashortis.bsky.social joined ABC PM for analysis. #auspol

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Dr Erin O'Donnell (she/her) 🇵🇸 @ezzyod.bsky.social · 20d

"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

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Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy

Under the Trump administration, the widespread, coordinated suppression of dissent is are ripping apart the fabric of American political life.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 20d

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

Latest episode ⤵️

The mindless menace of violence

Instead of trying bring Americans together after the latest act of political violence, the Trump administration is fanning the flames of division.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 20d

"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

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Jimmy Kimmel suspended after Kirk comments - ABC listen

One of America's highest profile comedians has been taken off air after making comments about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 20d

"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."

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 20d

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:
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 20d

"Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy"
Excellent by @emmashortis.bsky.social

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Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy

Under the Trump administration, the widespread, coordinated suppression of dissent is are ripping apart the fabric of American political life.

theconversation.com

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 21d

Kirk's death — a "horrific act of political violence" — is being weaponised to enact a plan of suppression against those considered enemies of Trump & his supporters, explained @emmashortis.bsky.social, via SBS.

The call for "widespread retribution" is "straight out of the authoritarian playbook".

Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has been charged. Trump's base has its sights on a different target

Fears are growing of a looming crackdown on Donald Trump's perceived political opponents after the US president and members of his administration warned the "radical left" would face consequences for ...

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 22d

President Trump's scorn for highly respected Australian journalist John Lyons was followed up by an official White House X account branding him a "foreign fake news loser".

Our research shows Australians want a more independent foreign policy. #auspol

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Elizabeth N. Saunders @profsaunders.bsky.social · Sep 2

I was fortunate to get to visit Australia last week for a meeting on the future of cross-regional security cooperation, and afterwards had the opportunity to share some observations with @emmashortis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au, through the lens of my @foreignaffairs.com piece. 1/

The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Sep 2

Trump is behaving like “an emperor”, enabled by insufficient checks and balances on the power of the Oval Office.

@profsaunders.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss Trump's foreign policy & how he's breaking down the guardrails of American democracy.

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Photo of Trump speaking into a microphone during an address to law enforcement in Washington, D.C.
NEW EPISODE | “I’m not a dictator”: how Trump is consolidating executive power
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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · Sep 2

The fun thumbnail quest resumes. @emmashortis.bsky.social youtu.be/ZQRZacfztm0?...

Can Trump be constrained?

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Sep 2

Trump is behaving like “an emperor”, enabled by insufficient checks and balances on the power of the Oval Office.

@profsaunders.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss Trump's foreign policy & how he's breaking down the guardrails of American democracy.

🎧 theaus.in/41Ay3Vg

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ktb ⧉ @kevinbaker.bsky.social · Aug 30

for now, and until they say something, he's as dead as you want him to be.

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · Aug 28

What a clown show.

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · Aug 28

Pentagon walks back claim Richard Marles didn’t meet with Pete Hegseth

US defense officials first said ‘there was not a meeting’ between the Australian defence minister and US counterpart but later clarified a meeting had in fact taken place • Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Trump administration has walked back suggestions the Australian defence minister, Richard Marles, did not meet his US counterpart, Pete Hegseth, adding to confusion about his visit to the White House this week. American officials initially denied Marles had a formal meeting with Hegseth during a last-minute trip to Washington, casting doubt on the federal government’s account of the visit. Continue reading...

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Aug 28

Australia has an opportunity to get out of the AUKUS security pact.

✍️ Add your name to the petition and join the 24,500+ people that think AUKUS should be reviewed by our Government:
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✍️PETITION: Launch a Parliamentary Inquiry into AUKUS

Launch a Parliamentary Inquiry into AUKUS NOW! Australia Institute research shows a majority of Australians support a parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS ✍️ Add your name now >

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