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Brendon O'Connor

Associate Professor in American Politics at the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Brendon joined the United States Studies Centre in 2009 as Associate Professor in American Politics. He was previously with the Department of Politics and Public Policy at Griffith University.

Brendon was the Australia Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington DC in 2008 and in 2006 he was a Fulbright Fellow at Georgetown University. He is the editor of seven books on anti-Americanism and has also published articles and books on American welfare policy, presidential politics, US foreign policy, and Australian-American relations. He has taught courses on American domestic politics and foreign affairs, and supervised theses on a variety of topics such as anti-Americanism, neoconservatism, the Iraq War and presidential politics.

A reader’s guide to the US election: an expert recommends the best books, journals, podcasts and commentators

Jul 25, 2024 15:03 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Donald Trump apparently prefers to watch television over reading anything at all. As president, some reports claimed, he spent up to seven hours a day watching television news shows, but had little interest in reading the...

Who exactly is Trump's 'base'? Why white, working-class voters could be key to the US election

Oct 29, 2020 10:00 am UTC| Politics

US President Donald Trumps path to re-election requires maximising the support of his oft-mentioned base white voters without college degrees in the key battleground states where he eked out victory in 2016. This is...

US under Trump Series

Donald Trump has become the third president in US history to be impeached

Dec 19, 2019 03:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The US House of Representatives voted today to impeach President Donald Trump, making him the third president in the history of the United States to be impeached. Last week, the House Judiciary Committee approved two...

Two dozen candidates, one big target: in a crowded Democratic field, who can beat Trump?

Jul 03, 2019 21:01 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

An unprecedented 24 Democrats are currently running to be their partys 2020 presidential nominee. Why are so many well-qualified, ambitious and smart people in the race? The answer is Trump. The triumphant Democrat will...

Economy

CDPB’s Oversight on Digital Payment Services: A Response to Growing Security

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has just finalized rules to supervise major players providing digital payment services amid a growing interest in consumer protection in the fast-growing landscape of...

Quad Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Indo-Pacific Cooperation

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized the Quads strong commitment to Indo-Pacific cooperation after meeting her Indian and Japanese counterparts in Washington. She highlighted the significance of the invitation...

Asian Currencies Edge Higher as Dollar Weakens Before Trump Inauguration

Asian currencies rose slightly on Monday as the U.S. dollar weakened ahead of President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration. Markets remained cautious amid concerns about potential trade tariffs on Chinese exports, which...

Bank of Japan Eyes Rate Hike as Trump Era Begins

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its short-term interest rate to 0.5% this Friday, barring significant market disruptions as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office. This move would mark the first increase...

Trump Plans National Emergency to Expand Energy Production and Policy Control

President-elect Donald Trump plans to declare a national emergency to expand his powers, prioritizing domestic energy production and rolling back climate change policies. The declaration is expected on day one of his...

Politics

Donald Trump to Usher in Second Term with “Revolution of Common Sense”

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as U.S. President on Monday, marking the start of his second term and a remarkable political comeback. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump will call for a "revolution of common...

Trump’s Meme Coin $TRUMP Surges to $9 Billion Market Value

Donald Trumps newly launched cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, skyrocketed 73% on Monday, reaching $46.06 during Asian trading hours. The meme coin now boasts a market value of $9.2 billion, with 24-hour trading volume hitting $42.2...

Oil Prices Steady as Markets Eye Potential Trump Policy Shift on Russia

Oil prices remained stable on Monday as speculation over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump easing energy sanctions on Russia to end the Ukraine conflict offset concerns of supply disruptions due to stricter sanctions....

China’s Han Zheng Meets Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Boost U.S.-China Trade Ties

Chinas Vice President Han Zheng met Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and U.S. business leaders on Sunday in Washington D.C., according to Xinhua. Han encouraged Tesla and other American companies to capitalize on Chinas...

Vice President-Elect Vance Holds Key Talks with Chinese Leader Before Swearing-In

U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Sunday, just one day before he and President-elect Donald Trump are sworn into office. The meeting covered key issues such as fentanyl, trade...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

From dead galaxies to mysterious red dots, here’s what the James Webb telescope has found in just 3 years

On this day three years ago, we witnessed the nail-biting launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most powerful telescope humans have ever sent into space. It took 30 years to build, but in three...

Technology

U.S. TikTok Users Celebrate Return but Worry About Future Changes

On Saturday night, millions of American TikTok users faced an unexpected notice: their favorite app had been banned. The shutdown lasted less than 24 hours, ending when President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to...

TSMC Confident in U.S. Funding Under Trump Administration

TSMC (NYSE:TSM), the worlds largest contract chipmaker, expects continued U.S. government funding under President Donald Trump, CFO Wendell Huang said in a CNBC interview. TSMC has so far received $1.5 billion of the $6.6...

TikTok Halts Operations in the US, Anticipates Resolution Under Trump

TikTok went offline in the U.S. late Saturday, disappearing from Apple and Google app stores as a law banning the platform takes effect Sunday. Used by 170 million Americans, TikTok cited potential reprieve from...

Oracle Prepares to Shut Down TikTok U.S. Servers Amid Ban

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), the cloud provider for TikToks U.S. operations, has reportedly instructed staff to prepare for shutting down servers hosting TikToks U.S. data. According to The Information, the shutdown could occur as...

TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Suggests 90-Day Reprieve

President-elect Donald Trump stated he would most likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential U.S. ban after taking office Monday. The Chinese-owned app, with 170 million American users, faces shutdown Sunday...