Explainer Series
What can Australia learn from the
US-Canada bilateral relationship
under Trump 2.0?
June 2025
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.
Dr Jeffrey F. Collins, Adjunct Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island and Senior Policy Analyst with the Department of National Defence’s Director-General – Material Systems and Supply Chain team.
Renowned for his expertise in Canadian defence procurement and policy, Dr Collins has authored numerous reports, articles, and two books: Reassessing the Revolution in Military Affairs (2015) and Canada’s Defence Procurement Woes (2023). In 2019, he participated in the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program on US Foreign Policy Decision-Making, in recognition of his work on Prince Edward Island–United States trade relations. Before joining the Prince Edward Island Public Service, Dr Collins served as a policy advisor to Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs. Dr Collins holds a PhD in Political Science from Carleton University, an MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham, a law degree from the University of Aberdeen, and a BA and Certificate in Public Administration from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
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