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
Economic coercion: boycotts and sanctions—preferred weapons of war
This report argues that the growing use of economic coercion by both China and the United States is an emerging risk for business and undermines the world trading system. The report traces the growing use of trade as an economic weapon, particularly over the last three years as the global trade environment has become increasingly...
Report
Enduring partners: the US-Australia investment partnership
This report argues that as Australia seeks to develop even more sophisticated and high-value goods and services, partnerships and investment by US companies will continue to be vital for Australia’s technology and research sectors, helping to keep us at the cutting edge of productive innovation in emerging industries.
Briefing paper
The unequal burden of the COVID-19 labour market collapse
The COVID-19 crisis is having unequal impacts on the labour force with low-paid workers suffering the most.
Briefing paper
Twice the size in a fraction of the time
This paper argues that it is likely that once the corona virus is under control, it will take time before the consumer economy is allowed to return to full strength. There could be pressure on governments in both Australia and the United States to follow up their immediate response to the crisis with longer-term stimulus...