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Timothy J. Lynch

Associate Professor in American Politics, University of Melbourne
Tim Lynch is Associate Professor in American Politics and Director of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Melbourne. His books include After Bush: The Case for Continuity in American Foreign Policy (co-authored with Robert Singh), a winner of the 2009 British PSA's Neustadt Book Prize, and Turf War: the Clinton Administration and Northern Ireland. He is editor-in-chief of the new Oxford Encyclopedia of American Military and Diplomatic History. A Fulbright Scholar, he holds a PhD in political science from Boston College, Mass.

US under Trump Series

What's next for the Republicans after Trump? Here are 5 are reasons for pessimism — and 5 reasons for hope

Nov 10, 2020 05:53 am UTC| Politics

In a post-election poll for the University of Melbournes US election webinar series we asked the several hundred people in the audience if President Donald Trumps defeat would mean the death of Trumpism. A full 92% said...

Donald Trump has COVID-19. How might this affect his chances of re-election?

Oct 05, 2020 13:41 pm UTC| Politics

With just a month left until the November 3 US presidential election, contracting the virus could have politically positive or negative consequences for President Donald Trump. These will, of course, be contingent on how...

8 reasons why impeaching Donald Trump is a big risk for the Democrats. (And 3 reasons why it's not)

Sep 28, 2019 14:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced the Democrats have begun a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over allegations he tried to pressure the Ukrainian president to investigate a Democratic...

Economy

U.S. Opens Public Comment Period on New U.S.-China Trade Board and Potential Tariff Cuts

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a public comment process on the newly proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade, a bilateral initiative that could pave the way for tariff reductions on selected...

Putin’s ‘Russian Davos’ Draws U.S. Influencers, Officials, and Global Business Figures Amid Economic Struggles

Russias flagship investment gathering, often referred to as the Russian Davos, opened in St. Petersburg on Wednesday as President Vladimir Putin seeks to attract international business interest while facing slowing...

Australia GDP Growth Misses Forecasts in Q1 2026 as Inflation and Iran War Impact Spending

Australias economy expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the growing impact of persistent inflation, elevated fuel costs, and disruptions in the mining sector. According to data...

China Services PMI Hits Three-Month High in May as Domestic Demand Strengthens

Chinas services sector recorded its strongest expansion in three months during May, driven by improving domestic demand, increased client acquisitions, and a rise in new business activity, according to a closely watched...

Yen Nears 160 Per Dollar as Japan Signals Readiness for Currency Intervention

The Japanese yen remained under pressure on Wednesday, hovering close to the critical 160-per-dollar level, a threshold closely watched by global currency markets and Japanese policymakers. The USD/JPY exchange rate traded...

Politics

Trump Endorses Colombian Presidential Candidate Abelardo de la Espriella Ahead of Runoff Election

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of Colombias highly anticipated runoff election scheduled for June 2026. The endorsement highlights the...

UN Chief Proposes New U.N. Force Options for Lebanon After UNIFIL Mandate Ends

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged members of the U.N. Security Council to maintain a continued uniformed U.N. presence in Lebanon after the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon...

Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine

Russia carried out one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine, launching hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles that killed at least 23 people and injured more than 130. The large-scale attack struck several...

Trump Health Exam Results Called ‘Spectacular’ by Dr. Oz Amid Public Health Questions

President Donald Trumps latest health examination has sparked renewed public interest after White House officials described the results as exceptionally positive despite growing questions about the 79-year-old leaders...

Marco Rubio Says U.S. Will Block IRGC-Linked Individuals From Iran World Cup Delegation

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States will closely monitor Irans delegation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and prevent any individuals with alleged ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Palo Alto Networks Q3 FY2026 Earnings Surge on Strong AI Security Demand, Raises Full-Year Outlook

Palo Alto Networks delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, fueled by growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) security solutions and contributions from its recent acquisitions. Following...

SpaceX Targets Record-Breaking $75 Billion IPO at $135 Per Share in Historic Market Debut

SpaceX is preparing for what could become the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history, with plans to price its shares at $135 each and raise approximately $75 billion, according to a source familiar with the...

HPE Raises 2026 Outlook After Record Q2 Revenue Fueled by AI Server Demand

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) delivered record-breaking second-quarter results, driven by surging demand for AI infrastructure, enterprise servers, and networking solutions. The strong performance prompted the...

Alphabet Unveils $80 Billion Capital Raise to Accelerate AI Expansion, Secures $10 Billion Backing from Berkshire Hathaway

Alphabet Inc. has announced an ambitious $80 billion equity fundraising plan aimed at supporting the rapidly growing costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure and expanding its computing capacity. The move highlights...

Anthropic Files for IPO, Signaling a New Era for Public AI Investments in 2026

Anthropic, the public benefit corporation behind the widely used Claude family of artificial intelligence models, has officially taken a significant step toward becoming a publicly traded company. The AI startup announced...