Some have been surprised by the speed with which President Trump is moving on his agenda. Yet his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, served notice only days after last November's election, declaring Trump had two years to revolutionise the government.
What is surprising is how quickly Trump's approach across a wide range of domestic and international policies has been adopted as the new normal. This thread of virtual submission and acceptance to Trump's will is itself astonishing.
Is this a total policy and intellectual failure? To be giggling at the turbulence caused by the string of executive orders from the Oval Office, as some are, is no response.
The classic cop-out "that's just Trump" is likewise insufficient.
This address will look at how Trump is turning upside down so many of the assumptions Australia holds about America. It will also explore what Australia might consider doing about it.
At this event Professor Curran will accept his appointment as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs.
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 4:00PM AEST ON Tuesday, March 4.
We welcome participants in-person at the Glover Cottages, tickets to be pre-paid . Once the limit for in-person attendees is reached, tickets will no longer be sold on the website or at the door.
Refreshments will be served from 6pm at Glover Cottages. The event will start at 6.30pm AEST (Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne time), Tuesday March 4.
For further information please email nswexec@internationalaffairs.org.au
