Analysis

Leaders from 18 Pacific countries and territories convened at the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting last week. This CQ discusses main outcomes of the meeting, Australia's role in the forum, implications for U.S. policymakers, and challenges ahead for the PIF.

CSIS and the U.S. Naval Institute welcomed Hon. Dr. William A. LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, for a Maritime Security Dialogue discussion on DoD’s efforts to improve the defense industrial base and supply chains.

International cooperation, which has been a key element of U.S. approach to securing critical minerals supply chains, has taken on the notion of friend-shoring under the Biden administration. But what does it mean, who are the friends, and why should it matter?

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing on Friday, July 21, to preview the upcoming 2023 Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).

The CSIS Australia Chair hosted a conversation with Dr. Kurt Campbell and Admiral Michael Gilday on the strategic and military significance of AUKUS.

CSIS hosted the Hon Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, Australia's Ambassador to the United States, for a conversation on Australia's expanding role in the Indo-Pacific and his priorities and challenges as Australia's Ambassador to the United States.

The CSIS Australia Chair and The Cohen Group cordially invites you to "The Course Ahead for Australia's Defense Policy: A conversation with Sir Angus Houston, Co-Lead of Australia's New Defence Strategic Review."

This commentary provides insights into the major arguments against AUKUS in the ongoing debate in Australia.

This commentary explains main takeaways of Australia's new Defense Strategic Review and key challenges ahead for the review's implementation.