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US election media experts

La Trobe University < 1 mins read

La Trobe University experts are available to discuss the US election campaign, voting and results. 

Professor Dennis Altman AM

Vice Chancellor’s Fellow at La Trobe University and Emeritus Professor of Politics. Professor Altman has written 15 books exploring sexuality, politics and their inter-relationship in Australia, the United States and globally. A former visiting Professor of Australian Studies at Harvard, he has written broadly on US politics, including the current election.  

Contact: D.Altman@latrobe.edu.au or (0417) 032 093 

Topics to discuss: 

  • The Democrat convention 

  • Who could be Kamala Harris’ running mate? 

  • Can Harris beat Donald Trump? 

  • What does Harris’ nomination mean for control of Congress? 

  • Can we expect more violence in the coming months? 

Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of International Relations. His research and teaching expertise is in Asia's international relations, great power politics and Australian foreign and defence policy.  

Topics to discuss: 

  • How the election might change US foreign policy 

  • Perspectives of US partners on the election 

  • Trade and international economic implications of the election 

La Trobe University Media Contact

Robyn Grace

0420 826 595, media@latrobe.edu.au

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