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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

Asian Markets Extend Rally as Yen Strengthens with Bank of Japan Holding Steady

Asian markets climbed higher on September 20, following the U.S. interest rate cut, while the yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan upheld its monetary policy. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index rose 0.6%, driven by Wall...

China’s Budget Spending Falls as Land Sale Revenue Plummets, Raising Economic Concerns

Chinas budget spending has shrunk at an accelerated pace, driven by a steep decline in land sale revenues. With local governments reporting a 41.8% drop in income from land sales last month, concerns are rising about the...

Clean Energy Sector Added 150,000 Jobs in 2023, Boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act

The clean energy industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2023, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a report by E2. Southern states led this growth, accounting for 36% of the new positions as the renewable...

China Expected to Lower Policy and Lending Rates After U.S. Interest Rate Cut

A Reuters poll suggests that China will likely lower its central policy and lending rates on September 20, following the U.S. Federal Reserves significant interest rate cut. This anticipated move aims to stimulate Chinas...

미국 은행주 상승, 대규모 금리 인하로 채무 불이행 위험 및 비용 우려 완화

연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 금리 인하를 단행한 다음 날인 목요일, 미국 은행주의 주가가 프리마켓 거래에서 상승했다. 이번 금리 인하는 예금 비용을 줄이고 차입자들에 대한 압박을 완화할 것으로 기대된다. 올해...

Politics

Did Melania Trump Cheat on Donald Trump?

Rumors of infidelity have long been a staple in the world of high-profile marriages, and the latest speculation surrounding former First Lady Melania Trump is no exception. Whispers of an alleged affair between Melania and...

Media Analysis Reveals 95% Negative Coverage of Trump by ABC, CBS, and NBC After Alleged Second Assassination Attempt

A recent analysis by the Media Research Center (MRC) has raised concerns about media bias, revealing that 95% of news coverage by ABC, CBS, and NBC regarding former President Donald Trump was negative following an alleged...

Whistleblower Raises Alarming Allegation: Secret Service Knew of Vulnerabilities in Fence Before Alleged Second Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

A bombshell allegation from a whistleblower has cast new scrutiny on the security surrounding former President Donald Trump, raising questions about whether a second alleged assassination attempt could have been...

Elon Musk’s $289,100 Donation to House Republicans Sparks Controversy: FEC Report Reveals

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, made waves in political circles after reportedly donating $289,100 to House Republicans, according to a recent report from the Federal Election Commission...

Maryland Voters Receive Incorrect Sample Ballots Ahead of Election: What Went Wrong?

Voters in Marylands 8th Congressional District recently reported receiving sample ballots in the mail with incorrect names and addresses, leading to confusion and concerns just ahead of the upcoming election. The...

Science

Starlink Aviation Expands to 2,500 Aircraft After United Airlines Partnership

SpaceXs Starlink Aviation service is expanding rapidly, with 2,500 aircraft now under contract after a recent agreement with United Airlines. This marks a significant milestone in in-flight connectivity, as Starlink...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options Debut on Nasdaq After SEC Approval, Ushering in New Trading Era

The SEC has approved options trading for BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin ETF on the Nasdaq, marking the first spot Bitcoin ETF with options in the U.S., potentially transforming Bitcoin risk management for institutional...

Shiba Inu Whale Transactions Jump 115%, SHIB Price Nears Crucial $0.000016 Level

Shiba Inu witnessed a 115% rise in whale activity, pushing its price to $0.0000145. The surge signals strong investor confidence as SHIB approaches a critical resistance level. Every day brings a new twist to the Shiba...

Bitcoin Rumor Ignites: Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy Hints US Banks to Custody Bitcoin

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, has stirred the crypto world by revealing credible rumors that major US banks may soon provide Bitcoin custody services, potentially revolutionizing the intersection of traditional...

BNY Mellon Granted SEC Waiver, Paving the Way for Institutional Crypto Custody Services

BNY Mellon has reportedly obtained an exemption from the SECs SAB 121, allowing the bank to move forward with its institutional crypto custody business. The move underscores growing institutional interest in digital...

Catizen (CATI) Climbs 34% After Binance Debut, New Margin Trading Pairs Added

Catizen (CATI) surged 34% in its first trading session on Binance. The listing comes with new margin trading pairs and a zero-fee structure for conversions. The CEX has announced that Catizen (CATI) would be added to...

Digital Currency