Trump's Australia : how Trumpism changed Australia and the shocking consequences for us of a second term / Bruce Wolpe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wolpe, Bruce, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Australia--Foreign relations--21st century.

Australia.

Trump, Donald, 1946---Influence.

Trump, Donald.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (321 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin, [2023]

Summary:

Bruce Wolpe's 'Trump’s Australia' examines the profound impact of Donald Trump's presidency on Australia, highlighting how Trumpism has permeated Australian politics, economy, and international relations. Wolpe argues that Trump's influence has emboldened political and religious extremists, disrupted public debate, and posed significant challenges to Australia's democracy. He warns of the potential global and local repercussions if Trump or a similar candidate were to secure another term. The book serves as both a critique of Trump's legacy and a guide for Australia to safeguard its democratic institutions and societal values against such influences. It is aimed at readers concerned about the political landscape and democratic resilience in Australia. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

About the author

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Prologue: Growing Up with Kennedy, Surviving Trump

I: TRUMP AND AUSTRALIA'S FOREIGN POLICY

1 Trump: America First Abroad

2 China: Transactional and Unpredictable

3 AUKUS: A Survivor of Trump II

4 North Korea: Spectacle Diplomacy is Back

5 Trump Redux: What Does Australia Need to Do?

6 Chemistry: 'You Don't Look Like a Prime Minister'

II: TRUMP AND AUSTRALIA'S DOMESTIC POLICY

7 Economy: America First in America

8 Trade: A World War of Tariffs

9 Climate: Drill, Mine, Burn, Repeat

10 Trump 2025: What Can Australia Do?

11 Healthcare and the Coronavirus Pandemic, Lesley Russell

III: TRUMP AND THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA

12 Trump Political Culture: Earthquakes in America, and the Aftershocks in Australia

13 Endangered: American Democracy

14 Culture Wars: Buttons Are Being Pushed

15 The Big Lie: Blunting the Aftershocks in Australia

16 Race: Trump's Voice versus the Voice

17 Media: Will 'The Enemy of the People' Prevail?

18 Is Trump an '-ism'?: A Case Study: Ron DeSantis

19 Trump 2024: We Know What is Coming

IV: THE DEMOCRACY GUARDRAILS IN AUSTRALIA

20 The Safeguards of Australia's Democracy

21 Futureproofing Australia's Democracy

V: TRUMP'S RETURN

22 The Existential Question for Australia

23 Postscript: January 2023

Epilogue: A Letter to Australia from an American Friend, Norman J. Ornstein

Acknowledgements

Notes.

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Print version: Wolpe, Bruce Trump's Australia

ISBN:

9781761186851

OCLC:

1379477797