Explainer Series
What can Australia learn from the
US-Canada bilateral relationship under Trump 2.0?
June 2025
Dr Jeffrey F. Collins is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island and Senior Policy Analyst with Canada’s Department of National Defence. A leading voice on Canadian defence procurement, he has authored numerous publications, including Reassessing the Revolution in Military Affairs (2015) and Canada’s Defence Procurement Woes (2023). He previously advised Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs and was selected for the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program in 2019. Dr Collins holds a PhD in Political Science, an MA in International Relations, a law degree, and a BA with a Certificate in Public Administration.
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This video explores what Australia can learn from Canada’s approach to managing its relationship with the United States under Trump 2.0. Dr Jeffrey F. Collins highlights how shifting power dynamics and uncertainty around American leadership offer a chance to rethink global engagement. He argues that while the U.S. remains indispensable, Australia must also build stronger, more direct ties with like-minded partners beyond Washington.