USSC Briefing Room

From the war with Iran to the end of the New START Treaty, nuclear issues have made regular headlines in 2026, but less attention has focused on the Indo-Pacific region. Yet amidst an unprecedented growth in China’s nuclear stockpile and increased sabre-rattling from the CRINKs (China, Russia, Iran and North Korea), experts point to the threat of a new wave of nuclear prolife...

As America votes in one of the most significant midterm elections in modern history, USSC Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy David Smith and USSC Director of Engagement and Impact Mari Koeck give you a coast-to-coast guide for what to watch in the election results in key states.

What races will decide the elections? How much can we trust...

Australia’s strategic environment is undergoing a profound shift. China’s rapid military and nuclear expansion is changing the regional balance of power, while the prospect of major-power conflict in the Indo-Pacific appears increasingly plausible. At the same time, questions are being raised about the future reliability of the United States as Australia’s principal strategic...

The US midterm elections in just a couple of weeks will be the first real test of how Trump 2.0 is playing out with voters. In the lead up to the election, USSC recorded a special discussion between Dr Larry Sabato, Director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia and USSC Non-Resident Senior Fellow Bruce Wolpe for a live event.

What are the key races t...