Allies and Partners Poll 2024: Australia, the United States and Japan converge on alliances and China despite US election uncertainties

The United States Studies Centre launched the latest edition of the USSC’s annual public opinion polling. The 2024 Allies and Partners Poll by USSC Director of Research Jared Mondschein and Research Associates Samuel Garrett and Ava Kalinauskas reveals that despite uncertainties about the US presidential election, the publics of Australia, the United States and Japan are converging in their views of alliances and China.

Do Australians believe their alliance with the United States should continue if Donald Trump is re-elected? How would all three countries react to an invasion of Taiwan? Is support for AUKUS growing or in decline?

The event featured two panel discussions with USSC experts dissecting the latest public opinion findings from Australia, the United States and Japan ahead of a historic election.

1. How do Australia, the United States and Japan think about the future of alliance cooperation, economic security and AUKUS?

• Dr Michael Green, Chief Executive Officer
• Professor Peter Dean, Director of Foreign Policy and Defence
• Hayley Channer, Director of Economic Security
• Jared Mondschein, Director of Research

2. How do Australia, the United States and Japan think about the future of US democracy and a second Trump presidency?

• Bruce Wolpe, Non-Resident Senior Fellow
• Barbara Comstock, Non-Resident Senior Fellow
• Professor Benjamin Reilly, Non-Resident Senior Fellow
• Mari Koeck, Director of Engagement & Impact

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