Brendon O’connor
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 3777620 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Brendon O’connor |
| PRENOMES | Brendon |
| SOBRENOME | O’connor |
| ASSINATURA | O’CONNOR B |
| AFILIAÇÕES | The University of Sydney |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7502-0573 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 18 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 40 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 18 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2001 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
Let Me Just Interrupt You”
Oral argument is the most public and visible part of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision-making process. Yet what if some advocates are treated differently before the Court solely because of aspects of their identity? In this work, we leverage a causal inference framework to quantify the effect of an advocate’s gender on interruptions of advocates at both the Court-level and the justice-level. Examining nearly four decades of U.S. Supreme Court ora…
Trumpism, fascism and neoliberalism
New cold wars
The ideology of American exceptionalism
For most American politicians and officials, American exceptionalism is the conviction that the United States is both different from and superior to other nations. There are distinctive strands within this overarching, exceptionalist discourse – conservative, neoconservative and liberal, for example – but what they all share is the unshakeable conviction that America is qualitatively different from all other nation-states, and that this differenc…
Australia's Aukus ‘bet’ on the United States
The AUKUS agreement to facilitate Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines has been described by its critics as a ‘bet' on the U.S. This bet entails serious risks for Australia. These risks include uncertainty around construction of the submarines; uncertainty around the U.S.'s long-term commitment to the region; and uncertainty about the future political trajectory of the U.S. These risks are compounded by the sovereignty-constraini…
The Aukus umbrella
In September 2021, Australia, the US, and the United Kingdom entered into a new trilateral security pact, AUKUS. Central to AUKUS is Australia acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, scheduled to begin delivery in the 2030s. AUKUS was announced by Australia's previous conservative government, but it has also won the strong support of the new Labor government. The rationale behind AUKUS emphasizes growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific and …
Ideology and the Foreign Policy of Barack Obama
When Barack Obama was elected president, many commentators predicted a reversal of the ideologically charged foreign policy of George W. Bush. As the years unfolded, descriptions of President Obama's foreign policy diverged significantly. However, whatever label was applied, many scholars and commentators were quick to emphasize President Obama's pragmatism and prudence. In our article, we question this interpretation, arguing that it does not do…
That “Special Something”
Anti-Americanism and American Exceptionalism
This book argues against the tendency to see America as the worst or best nation and instead presents a case for seeing anti-Americanism as a counterproductive prejudice. There are many reasons to criticise American policies, politics and even society, but a crucial distinction must be drawn between criticism and prejudice. Charting the development and adaptation of this anti-American tradition, O’Connor maintains that it is important to contextu…
How America Compares
Australia, the US, and the Vietnam and Iraq Wars
The authors refute the portrayal of Australia as America's pliant ally in the Vietnam and Iraq Wars, instead arguing that Australian leaders saw such involvement as strategic opportunities to strengthen the Australian–American alliance. In the case of the Vietnam War particularly, the Australian government also saw these conflicts as a way to draw America into greater military engagement in their region. The authors' interpretation follows earlie…
Another Mars–Venus divide? Why Australia said ‘yes’ and Canada said ‘non’ to involvement in the 2003 Iraq War
Why did Australia fight in Iraq, while Canada did not? In this paired comparison, we go beyond explanations centered on the role of leaders to consider three alternative factors—ruling party opinion, public opinion and strategic culture. We argue that in both countries the Iraq decision followed the dominant views within the ruling party as well as the dominant strategic culture among the elites. As for the public opinion, its impact was signific…
The ABC and Anti-Americanism
With noted protagonists on either side, the debate about anti-American bias within the Australian national broadcaster was one of the more obvious examples in the so-called ‘culture wars’ of the Howard era. This article aims to transcend the claims and counter claims of this ongoing debate by analysing a case study that not only documents both sides of the argument but also provides evidence to judge the veracity of claims of anti-Americanism. Th…
Perspectives on Australian foreign policy, 2003
Relations with the United States dominated Australian foreign affairs in 2003. Australia confirmed itself as one of America’s leading supporters in the increasingly controversial global ‘war on terror’, went to war with the US in Iraq, signed up to be a part of the US missile defence shield, underwent intense free trade agreement negotiations with the US (finalised in February 2004), and the political leaders of the US and Australia also made nat…
Commentary
In July 2003, Griffith University hosted the annual Australian Fulbright symposium. The symposium entitled ‘Are we all Americans Now?’ brought together academics from Australasia, the USA and the U
Policies, Principles, and Polls
Bill Clinton in his 1992 presidential campaign promised that, if elected, he would bring about the “end of welfare as we know it.” This catchy election pledge aimed to address middle class concerns about so–called welfare dependency while also arguing that the government had an important role to play in fighting poverty and unemployment. Clinton’s Third Way position, at best, offered a way out of the liberal/conservative impasse on how to effecti…
Back to the Future, Again
Books reviewed in this article: Kiron K. Skinner, Annelise Anderson and Martin Anderson, (eds.) Reagan, in his own hand: The writings of Ronald Reagan that Reveal His Revolutionary Vision for America Elizabeth Mitchell, W: Revenge of the Bush Dynasty Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose, Shrub: The Short but Happy Political Life of George W. Bush Nicholas Lemann, Sons: George W. Bush and Al Gore Ralph Nader, Cutting Corporate Welfare
The Intellectual Origins of ‘Welfare Dependency’
‘Welfare dependency’ has become a key term in policy debate in the United States and, more recently, Australia. In this article I explore the intellectual origins of the term, looking specifically at the writings of George Gilder and Charles Murray, two commentators whose (often polemically presented) ideas were influential within the Reagan Administration and have been at the forefront of a conservative renewal in welfare debate generally. Altho…
Australia, the US, and the Vietnam and Iraq Wars
The authors refute the portrayal of Australia as America's pliant ally in the Vietnam and Iraq Wars, instead arguing that Australian leaders saw such involvement as strategic opportunities to strengthen the Australian–American alliance. In the case of the Vietnam War particularly, the Australian government also saw these conflicts as a way to draw America into greater military engagement in their region. The authors' interpretation follows earlie…
Australia's Aukus ‘bet’ on the United States
The AUKUS agreement to facilitate Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines has been described by its critics as a ‘bet' on the U.S. This bet entails serious risks for Australia. These risks include uncertainty around construction of the submarines; uncertainty around the U.S.'s long-term commitment to the region; and uncertainty about the future political trajectory of the U.S. These risks are compounded by the sovereignty-constraini…
Another Mars–Venus divide? Why Australia said ‘yes’ and Canada said ‘non’ to involvement in the 2003 Iraq War
Why did Australia fight in Iraq, while Canada did not? In this paired comparison, we go beyond explanations centered on the role of leaders to consider three alternative factors—ruling party opinion, public opinion and strategic culture. We argue that in both countries the Iraq decision followed the dominant views within the ruling party as well as the dominant strategic culture among the elites. As for the public opinion, its impact was signific…
Perspectives on Australian foreign policy, 2003
Relations with the United States dominated Australian foreign affairs in 2003. Australia confirmed itself as one of America’s leading supporters in the increasingly controversial global ‘war on terror’, went to war with the US in Iraq, signed up to be a part of the US missile defence shield, underwent intense free trade agreement negotiations with the US (finalised in February 2004), and the political leaders of the US and Australia also made nat…
The Intellectual Origins of ‘Welfare Dependency’
‘Welfare dependency’ has become a key term in policy debate in the United States and, more recently, Australia. In this article I explore the intellectual origins of the term, looking specifically at the writings of George Gilder and Charles Murray, two commentators whose (often polemically presented) ideas were influential within the Reagan Administration and have been at the forefront of a conservative renewal in welfare debate generally. Altho…
The Aukus umbrella
In September 2021, Australia, the US, and the United Kingdom entered into a new trilateral security pact, AUKUS. Central to AUKUS is Australia acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, scheduled to begin delivery in the 2030s. AUKUS was announced by Australia's previous conservative government, but it has also won the strong support of the new Labor government. The rationale behind AUKUS emphasizes growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific and …
Ideology and the Foreign Policy of Barack Obama
When Barack Obama was elected president, many commentators predicted a reversal of the ideologically charged foreign policy of George W. Bush. As the years unfolded, descriptions of President Obama's foreign policy diverged significantly. However, whatever label was applied, many scholars and commentators were quick to emphasize President Obama's pragmatism and prudence. In our article, we question this interpretation, arguing that it does not do…
That “Special Something”
Trumpism, fascism and neoliberalism
The ideology of American exceptionalism
For most American politicians and officials, American exceptionalism is the conviction that the United States is both different from and superior to other nations. There are distinctive strands within this overarching, exceptionalist discourse – conservative, neoconservative and liberal, for example – but what they all share is the unshakeable conviction that America is qualitatively different from all other nation-states, and that this differenc…
Back to the Future, Again
Books reviewed in this article: Kiron K. Skinner, Annelise Anderson and Martin Anderson, (eds.) Reagan, in his own hand: The writings of Ronald Reagan that Reveal His Revolutionary Vision for America Elizabeth Mitchell, W: Revenge of the Bush Dynasty Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose, Shrub: The Short but Happy Political Life of George W. Bush Nicholas Lemann, Sons: George W. Bush and Al Gore Ralph Nader, Cutting Corporate Welfare
The Intellectual Origins of ‘Welfare Dependency’
‘Welfare dependency’ has become a key term in policy debate in the United States and, more recently, Australia. In this article I explore the intellectual origins of the term, looking specifically at the writings of George Gilder and Charles Murray, two commentators whose (often polemically presented) ideas were influential within the Reagan Administration and have been at the forefront of a conservative renewal in welfare debate generally. Altho…
Policies, Principles, and Polls
Bill Clinton in his 1992 presidential campaign promised that, if elected, he would bring about the “end of welfare as we know it.” This catchy election pledge aimed to address middle class concerns about so–called welfare dependency while also arguing that the government had an important role to play in fighting poverty and unemployment. Clinton’s Third Way position, at best, offered a way out of the liberal/conservative impasse on how to effecti…
Perspectives on Australian foreign policy, 2003
Relations with the United States dominated Australian foreign affairs in 2003. Australia confirmed itself as one of America’s leading supporters in the increasingly controversial global ‘war on terror’, went to war with the US in Iraq, signed up to be a part of the US missile defence shield, underwent intense free trade agreement negotiations with the US (finalised in February 2004), and the political leaders of the US and Australia also made nat…
Commentary
In July 2003, Griffith University hosted the annual Australian Fulbright symposium. The symposium entitled ‘Are we all Americans Now?’ brought together academics from Australasia, the USA and the U
The ABC and Anti-Americanism
With noted protagonists on either side, the debate about anti-American bias within the Australian national broadcaster was one of the more obvious examples in the so-called ‘culture wars’ of the Howard era. This article aims to transcend the claims and counter claims of this ongoing debate by analysing a case study that not only documents both sides of the argument but also provides evidence to judge the veracity of claims of anti-Americanism. Th…
Another Mars–Venus divide? Why Australia said ‘yes’ and Canada said ‘non’ to involvement in the 2003 Iraq War
Why did Australia fight in Iraq, while Canada did not? In this paired comparison, we go beyond explanations centered on the role of leaders to consider three alternative factors—ruling party opinion, public opinion and strategic culture. We argue that in both countries the Iraq decision followed the dominant views within the ruling party as well as the dominant strategic culture among the elites. As for the public opinion, its impact was signific…
Australia, the US, and the Vietnam and Iraq Wars
The authors refute the portrayal of Australia as America's pliant ally in the Vietnam and Iraq Wars, instead arguing that Australian leaders saw such involvement as strategic opportunities to strengthen the Australian–American alliance. In the case of the Vietnam War particularly, the Australian government also saw these conflicts as a way to draw America into greater military engagement in their region. The authors' interpretation follows earlie…
Anti-Americanism and American Exceptionalism
This book argues against the tendency to see America as the worst or best nation and instead presents a case for seeing anti-Americanism as a counterproductive prejudice. There are many reasons to criticise American policies, politics and even society, but a crucial distinction must be drawn between criticism and prejudice. Charting the development and adaptation of this anti-American tradition, O’Connor maintains that it is important to contextu…
How America Compares
That “Special Something”
Ideology and the Foreign Policy of Barack Obama
When Barack Obama was elected president, many commentators predicted a reversal of the ideologically charged foreign policy of George W. Bush. As the years unfolded, descriptions of President Obama's foreign policy diverged significantly. However, whatever label was applied, many scholars and commentators were quick to emphasize President Obama's pragmatism and prudence. In our article, we question this interpretation, arguing that it does not do…
Australia's Aukus ‘bet’ on the United States
The AUKUS agreement to facilitate Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines has been described by its critics as a ‘bet' on the U.S. This bet entails serious risks for Australia. These risks include uncertainty around construction of the submarines; uncertainty around the U.S.'s long-term commitment to the region; and uncertainty about the future political trajectory of the U.S. These risks are compounded by the sovereignty-constraini…
The Aukus umbrella
In September 2021, Australia, the US, and the United Kingdom entered into a new trilateral security pact, AUKUS. Central to AUKUS is Australia acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, scheduled to begin delivery in the 2030s. AUKUS was announced by Australia's previous conservative government, but it has also won the strong support of the new Labor government. The rationale behind AUKUS emphasizes growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific and …
The ideology of American exceptionalism
For most American politicians and officials, American exceptionalism is the conviction that the United States is both different from and superior to other nations. There are distinctive strands within this overarching, exceptionalist discourse – conservative, neoconservative and liberal, for example – but what they all share is the unshakeable conviction that America is qualitatively different from all other nation-states, and that this differenc…
Let Me Just Interrupt You”
Oral argument is the most public and visible part of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision-making process. Yet what if some advocates are treated differently before the Court solely because of aspects of their identity? In this work, we leverage a causal inference framework to quantify the effect of an advocate’s gender on interruptions of advocates at both the Court-level and the justice-level. Examining nearly four decades of U.S. Supreme Court ora…
Trumpism, fascism and neoliberalism
New cold wars
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