Guide
Red book, Blue book: an Australian guide to the next US administration
This publication is designed in two sections: Blue Book — what to expect in a Biden Administration and Red Book — what to expect in a second term of the Trump Administration. Each section is designed to give a robust guide to the major policies of each platform. There are some things that will stay...
Report
The perils of pre-election polling: is the 2020 election much closer than the polls suggest?
This analysis should not be construed as finding Donald Trump cannot win the 2020 election. Instead, the goal has been to put the 2020 polls suggesting Trump is likely to lose in some context, with reference to poll errors observed in swing states in recent presidential elections.
Article
Fear, loathing and COVID-19: America and Australia compared
While most Australians believe government lockdown measures to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic “are about right”, this public opinion research from the United States Studies Centre finds Americans are deeply divided.
Report
Economic and political overview 2020
This report provides an insight into the domestic and international economic, political and policy environment, giving policymakers and organisations an insight into the operating environment in the year to come.
Report
Public opinion in the age of Trump: the United States and Australia compared
This research finds that Australians can clearly differentiate between a president and a country. As much as Australians may dislike the current US President, most Australians hold positive evaluations of America and of Australia’s relationship with the United States.