You are invited to a special National Press Club Sydney event ahead of the coming US election.
You will have the opportunity to hear from and put questions to two US election specialists and commentators.
They will provide a briefing on how the candidates are tracking, what is happening in the all-important swing states and the implications for America, Australia and the world in what is looking like an extremely tight contest in the race to the White House.
Bruce Wolpe Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre. Bruce is a regular contributor on US politics across media platforms in Australia. In recent years, Bruce has worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. He has also served as the former PM's chief of staff. From 1998-2009, Bruce was a senior executive at Fairfax Media in Sydney.
Bruce is author of Trump's Australia, an examination of Donald Trump's possible return to the presidency and the issues presented to Australia (Allen & Unwin, 2023)
Dr Emma Shortis is Senior Researcher in the International & Security Affairs Program. Emma is historian and writer, focused on the history and politics of the United States and its role in the world. She uses her expertise in history to interpret and explain what is happening in the world today, and what it means for Australia, in a compassionate and accessible way. In a conversation often dominated by the same voices, Emma offers a fresh perspective on international relations grounded in moral questions about how we might imagine a post-American future.
Emma’s first book, Our Exceptional Friend: Australia’s Fatal Alliance with the United States, was published by Hardie Grant in 2021. She writes regularly for Australian and international outlets, and appears regularly on Australian radio and television.
Location:
London Hotel – Upstairs 234 Darling Street Balmain
When:
Thursday 17 October - 6:30PM – 8:30PM
There will be some drinks and snacks provided.
Cost:
Free of charge
