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The Phelan US Centre brings together timely and relevant evidence-based commentary from diverse voices, including Centre Affiliates, to keep you informed about what's going on in the US and its international role.

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At the UFC 250 White House event Trump flaunted the high, not the low - 24 June 2026
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Donald Trump's second term

From the inauguration to executive orders, read coverage on our USAPP blog
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The 2026 Midterms

Ongoing USAPP blog series exploring the run-up to the 2026 US midterm elections at the state and national levels
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The Ballpark podcast

Our regular interview podcast series on US politics and policy
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Artificial intelligence (AI) and the US

Academic experts explore the implications of AI technology for US society and politics
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Latest podcast from the Ballpark

Rethinking the 1990s with Professors G. John Ikenberry and Peter Trubowitz - 22 June 2026
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US Centre YouTube

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Election explainer videos

Experts discuss the 2020 and 2016 US presidential elections
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Behind the headlines

Climate Change: America and the World Podcast

Listen to our six-part series on climate change and the US
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US-China podcasts

Exploring the state and future of relations between China and the US in the 21st century
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Latest Research from Centre Affiliates and Visiting Fellows

Latest publications and projects supported by the Phelan US Centre
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