David Smith

Dr David Smith is jointly appointed between the United States Studies Centre and the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Sydney. Smith has a PhD in political science from the University of Michigan. His book, Religious Persecution and Political Order in the United States, was published by Cambridge University Press in 2015.

David Smith's articles (3 total)

A Supreme Court showdown looms for Trump’s tariffs. Will it limit presidential power?
David Smith

A Supreme Court showdown looms for Trump’s tariffs. Will it limit presidential power?

On 5 November, the US Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments about the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. As important as the tariff issue is, the stakes are much higher than that.

Australian media fails to challenge Israel lobby: Review of Dateline Jerusalem
David Smith

Australian media fails to challenge Israel lobby: Review of Dateline Jerusalem

The Australian mainstream media have been bullied into submission by the Israel lobby, considered at home to be the most effective in the world. 

Prospects for Palestinian recovery
David Smith

Prospects for Palestinian recovery

Large and unprecedented protests in support of the Palestinian cause this year have led to developments which should enable Palestinians to expand their freedoms.