I’m a political scientist at @USSC specialising in space policy, political behaviour, and American politics who loves launches and total eclipses. Views my own.
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Joined May 2024
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Since I've stepped away from Twitter in my personal life, I am trying out an account dedicated to my professional life. What can you expect here? Space, politics, and interesting research. All views/opinions are my own; often informed by my own and other peer-reviewed research.
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“I think there is a lack of trust in all democratic institutions across the board in the United States," says USSC's @KatRobisonPhD.
What does it mean for the US midterms? Robison discusses election trust, voting laws and the limits of federal power.
bit.ly/4ej9rqq
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What connects the Declaration of Independence to the Moon landing?
@KatRobisonPhD argues America’s founding ideals have long fuelled its culture of innovation — while also raising enduring questions about power, progress and who benefits from it.
ussc.edu.au/american-innovat…
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With Massie’s defeat in Kentucky’s Republican primary, “Trump has excellent control over the GOP — and it’s just as tight as it’s been since 2016,” says USSC’s @KatRobisonPhD.
“Whether that translates nationally is a bigger and unanswered question.” youtube.com/watch?v=QzN7eifk…
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We’re entering a new era of space exploration after Artemis II.
But where does Australia fit in? @KatRobisonPhD and Isobel Haddow explore how we can turn our space strengths into real economic and security gains. ussc.edu.au/harnessing-austr…
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Space is moving fast. Governance needs to keep up.
Tomorrow, join USSC's @katrobisonPhD to unpack the future of the field, at a @spaceindustryoz and @BartierPerryLaw webinar.
Register ↓ events.humanitix.com/siaa-ba…
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As Trump faces legal pushback over deploying the National Guard, what does US Code §12406 actually allow — and how far can presidential power stretch?
@Sydney_Uni/@USSC's @KatRobisonPhD joins @SBSNews to unpack it.
Listen: sbs.com.au/news/podcast-epis…
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Gilmour Space’s upcoming launch of an Australian-made rocket marks a major milestone.
But as @USSC's @KatRobisonPhD argues, real space capability requires more than ambition — it demands national strategy, investment, and sovereign focus.
Read: ussc.edu.au/australia-s-home…
Every Australian relies on space; the government can’t afford to ignore its impact on economic and national security. I write about why in my latest for the Financial Review: afr.com/technology/australia…
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The Trump administration has already caused massive upheaval among the scientific community, with cuts to research funding , but this is concerning: reuters.com/world/french-sci…. The US is a leader in scientific research and that research pays massive dividends to its economy.
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Cecile Richards dedicated her life to protecting and expanding women’s rights. She never wavered in her commitment to ensuring that women had access to the reproductive health care they needed, and her leadership at Planned Parenthood led to the inclusion of important healthcare provisions in the Affordable Care Act.
Women of all ages knew they could count on Cecile, and Michelle and I will always be grateful for her advocacy. We send all our love to Kirk, Lily, Hannah, Daniel, and all those who loved and admired her.
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Trump knows exactly what he is doing. And so does his base. He intends to do it. And they want him to. - BW @USSC
I’m very jet lagged, so haven’t closely followed everything today, but Trump promised to lower costs for Americans; so far he’s rescinded the EO that lowered prescription costs for seniors and told federal workers no more WFH - both of which will raise costs for many people.
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Kathryn Robison, PhD retweeted
Missed Trump's inauguration speech at 4am? Here's a breakdown of everything Trump said from me, @bwolpe and @JacquelineMaley: bit.ly/4av0C9F @USSC will have in-depth analysis on the Trump administration throughout his term, and thanks to the @smh
Always a pleasure to chat with @BFMradio about US politics: bfm.my/content/podcast/trump….
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I had the pleasure of presenting in this panel on #Australia’s FP 🇦🇺 w. great colleagues @DrTLeeBrown @Planographer @KatRobisonPhD
I spoke about the desirability of an Australian #IndoPacific strategy, in the interest of 🇦🇺 & its IndoPac & 🇪🇺 partners
@UWAnews @DefenceUWA @dfat
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"A better way to think about American strategy in Asia was from the outside in, and focusing on common purpose therein. One of the things we've tried to do is focusing on bilateral engagements..." says @DeputySecState Dr Kurt Campbell at SISF 2024.
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🇺🇸 "The bipartisan work of Congress demonstrates that when we put aside partisan differences, we can craft policies that strengthen our security, protect our economy, and uphold our values." – Former Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy at SISF 2024.
I’m at the @USSC’s Sydney International Forum today - where we’re discussing the future of American leadership in a contested Asia.
ALT Photo of a panel on stage over an audience. The panel do two women and three men are sitting in front of USSC banners.
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