Leading expert and US and Australian politics insider Bruce Wolpe reveals the many ways in which Australia was damaged by Donald Trump's first presidency. Seeping into Australia from above and below, Trumpism has contaminated public debate, emboldened local political and religious extremists, diminished Australia's economy and international relations-and much more.
Wolpe predicts America's democracy won't survive a second Trump term. The implications for the world and for Australia are shocking. He explains how Australia can draw on its strengths to protect its democracy, economy and society from Trumpism, and where Australia is vulnerable and needs to build guardrails. He warns Australia might also face an existential question about ties with its most important ally.
'True, timely and terrifying' - Sean Kelly, author of The Game
'A timely warning and a potential survival guide' - John Barron, co-host of Planet America
'A forensic analysis of how President Donald Trump invaded Australia's politics and prospects' - Laura Tingle, ABC TV
'A must read for anyone who cares about Australian democracy' - Zoe Daniel, Independent MP for Goldstein
'This is a book you should read' - Natalie Barr, co-host of Sunrise
Trump's Australia was longlisted for the Australian Political Book of the Year Award 2023.
By:
Bruce Wolpe
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 153mm,
Weight: 338g
ISBN: 9781761068096
ISBN 10: 1761068091
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 20 June 2023
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part I1 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' Part II 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 Part III 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 Part IV 20 The Safeguards of Australia's Democracy 21 Futureproofing Australia's Democracy Part V 22 The Existential Question for Australia 23 Postscript: January 2023 Epilogue: Norman J. Ornstein Notes
Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. He worked with the Democrats in the US Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, he was chief of staff for Prime Minister Julia Gillard, and he was a senior executive at Fairfax Media 1998 - 2009. He is author of The Committee, and Lobbying Congress.
- Long-listed for Australian Political Book of the Year 2023 (Australia)
- Long-listed for Best Designed Non-fiction Cover 2024 (Australia)
