[Australia]: United States Studies Centre

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Overview​

The United States Studies Centre (USSC) is a think tank based at the University of Sydney. It is dedicated to the analysis of American foreign policy, economic security, emerging technology, politics, society and culture and how it impacts Australia, the Indo-Pacific region and the world. The Centre aims to increase understanding of the United States in Australia and enrich the Australia-United States relationship. In addition to its policy-focussed research, it also teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students. The centre is funded from an endowment established by the Australian Government of $25 million with additional support from the University of Sydney, the NSW Government and the American Australian Association through contributions from businesses and private individuals.