22 April 2024
Washington Report: US House passes $129.3b Ukraine, Israel aid package. What’s next?
US House of Representatives passed US$61 billion in fresh aid for Ukraine on Saturday, ending a six-month political impasse during which Kyiv’s stockpiles dwindled in its war against Russia. The Ukraine aid will be combined with funding for Israel and Taiwan, for a foreign assistance package totalling US$95 billion. Will this help end the war in Ukraine? Why are  US lawmakers now tying TikTok to foreign aid?
Emeritus Professor Joseph Camilleri, La Trobe University, Melbourne and Fellow, The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia weighs in.

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26 February 2024
Washington Report: What is 'Super Tuesday', the day that could shape the 2024 US election?
Super Tuesday, which is March 5, and traditionally one of the most important dates on the US political calendar, is fast approaching.
This primary season however, has been far from traditional and former US President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican presidential nominee against incumbent Democratic President Joe Biden according to polling.
The only rival still in the race for the Republican nomination is former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who vows to continue to stay in the race.
How important is Super Tuesday and why is it a deal breaker for presidential candidate campaigns?
Emeritus Professor Joseph Camil-leri, La Trobe University, Melbourne  and Fellow, The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia weighs in.

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15 January 2024
Washington Report: What Taiwan’s presidential pick means for US-China relations
Taiwan has elected its new president, the Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te, who is also the current Vice President. Saturday's election was closely watched, not just by Taiwanese voters, but also by China, and the United States.
What does the result of the Taiwanese presidential election mean for Washington’s delicate relationship with Beijing?
Emeritus Professor Joseph Camilleri, La Trobe University, Melbourne and Fellow, The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia explains.

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