Emma Shortis

The AUKUS deal is a sinking ship in all ways except for the one we want.

American experts are telling us "accept the fact that you're not going to get those submarines" but the Aus Gov is still giving America billions to make their own subs.

Ditch AUKUS while we can still salvage some dignity.

Erika Kirk and Donald Trump embrace on stage at Charlie Kirk's memorial. NEW EPISODE | MAGA deifies Kirk as Australia recognises Palestine Listen to After America now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

No Trump meeting might be the best outcome for Anthony Albanese.

Allan Behm joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss MAGA's deification of Charlie Kirk, Australia’s disastrous fortnight of Pacific diplomacy & the best-case scenario out of a Trump-Albanese meeting. #auspol

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MAGA deifies Kirk as Australia recognises Palestine After a rocky week for Australian diplomacy, Prime Minister Albanese is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly...and maybe, just maybe, a meeting with President Trump.

Wild, wild times.

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After America

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There's been a lot of discussion about whether Albanese will get a meeting with Trump at the upcoming UN General Assembly.

But would it even be a good idea?

International & Security Affairs Advisor Allan Behm thinks Albanese would do better to avoid it.
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social

Republicans warn Australia of ‘punitive measures’ over recognition of Palestinian state Donald Trump allies, including Ted Cruz, pen letter warning Anthony Albanese against ‘reckless policy’

Cute that Ted Cruz thinks we want him on our side

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Unfortunately historians aren’t known for their comedy skills Gavin!!

YouTube video by The Sunday Shot The Sunday Shot - September 21

Hey everyone The Sunday Shot is on with @markogge.bsky.social and @emmashortis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au

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YouTube video by The Sunday Shot Historian Emma Shortis on American fascism and Australia's options

I interviewed historian @emmashortis.bsky.social on the particulars of American fascism, comparisons with Nazism, the global crisis of democracy, and Australia's options. None of this is particularly cheery stuff, but you might find some clarity in it.

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Jimmy Kimmel axing: "Successful use of the standard authoritarian playbook"

@emmashortis.bsky.social joined ABC PM for analysis. #auspol

Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy Under the Trump administration, the widespread, coordinated suppression of dissent is are ripping apart the fabric of American political life.

"The widespread, coordinated suppression of dissent – and the extended chilling effect that suppression has – are ripping apart the fabric of American political life."

Excellent and terrifying piece from @emmashortis.bsky.social

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The mindless menace of violence Instead of trying bring Americans together after the latest act of political violence, the Trump administration is fanning the flames of division.

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Jimmy Kimmel suspended after Kirk comments - ABC listen One of America's highest profile comedians has been taken off air after making comments about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

"This is very clearly a successful use of the standard authoritarian playbook," said @emmashortis.bsky.social on ABC's PM.

"The key becomes how much the Trump administration doubles down on its threats and oppression, and it's given every indication it will continue to do that." #auspol

Listen:

"Have we reached the point where we can say the US is in a constitutional crisis? Has American democracy failed? Has the US descended into authoritarianism?

"If the answers to those questions weren’t clear already, they are now. Yes. It is happening. Right now."

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Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy

– @emmashortis.bsky.social, Director of International & Security Affairs Program at the Australia Institute.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy Under the Trump administration, the widespread, coordinated suppression of dissent is are ripping apart the fabric of American political life.

"Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy"
Excellent by @emmashortis.bsky.social

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Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has been charged. Trump's base has its sights on a different target Fears are growing of a looming crackdown on Donald Trump's perceived political opponents after the US president and members of his administration warned the "radical left" would face consequences for ...

Kirk's death — a "horrific act of political violence" — is being weaponised to enact a plan of suppression against those considered enemies of Trump & his supporters, explained @emmashortis.bsky.social, via SBS.

The call for "widespread retribution" is "straight out of the authoritarian playbook".

President Trump's scorn for highly respected Australian journalist John Lyons was followed up by an official White House X account branding him a "foreign fake news loser".

Our research shows Australians want a more independent foreign policy. #auspol

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I was fortunate to get to visit Australia last week for a meeting on the future of cross-regional security cooperation, and afterwards had the opportunity to share some observations with @emmashortis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au, through the lens of my @foreignaffairs.com piece. 1/

YouTube video by The Australia Institute Can Trump be constrained?

The fun thumbnail quest resumes. @emmashortis.bsky.social youtu.be/ZQRZacfztm0?...

Photo of Trump speaking into a microphone during an address to law enforcement in Washington, D.C. NEW EPISODE | “I’m not a dictator”: how Trump is consolidating executive power Listen to After America now wherever you get your podcasts.

Trump is behaving like “an emperor”, enabled by insufficient checks and balances on the power of the Oval Office.

@profsaunders.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss Trump's foreign policy & how he's breaking down the guardrails of American democracy.

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for now, and until they say something, he's as dead as you want him to be.

What a clown show.

✍️PETITION: Launch a Parliamentary Inquiry into AUKUS Launch a Parliamentary Inquiry into AUKUS NOW! Australia Institute research shows a majority of Australians support a parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS ✍️ Add your name now >

Australia has an opportunity to get out of the AUKUS security pact.

✍️ Add your name to the petition and join the 24,500+ people that think AUKUS should be reviewed by our Government:
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Australia Institute polling has found that 54.2% of Australians want a more independent foreign policy.

“The Australian Government has a chance to re-imagine our relationship with the United States, with the clear support of the Australian people.”

- Emma Shortis

@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol

Chasing a chimera: the political dream of AUKUS that consumes reality Understandably, the US is now reviewing the AUKUS agreement.

Read Allan Behm’s op ed here:

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✍️ Sign our petition here:

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AUKUS won't make Australia safer. It makes Australia vulnerable, and compromises our ability to make independent decisions about our security.

“Australian money is flushing into the US submarine construction system - a billion USD so far, with another billion by year's end.

- Allan Behm

#auspol

Can someone please ask Minister Marles about those shared values again

The mental health benefits of not knowing any history right now must be massive. Moving through your day with total equanimity. What happens next? Who knows? Maybe something good