Analysis
The CSIS Australia Chair regularly publishes commentary, analysis, and policy perspectives on issues of importance to the U.S.-Australia Alliance.
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Unpacking China’s Recent SLBM Test into the Pacific
Unpacking China’s Recent SLBM Test into the Pacific discusses the details of the launch and how regional countries have responded.
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The Pacific Is Ground Zero for Deep-Sea Mining
Commentary by Kathryn Paik and John Augé — September 3, 2026
Taiwan and the Pacific
Report by Henrietta Levin, Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik, and Emma Y. Liu — August 27, 2026
Fueling Vulnerability: The Economic and Strategic Costs of Oil Dependence in the Pacific
Commentary by Angelina Bruno — August 20, 2026
Bolstering Pacific Resilience: A New Paradigm for Engagement by U.S. Allies and Partners
Commentary by Kathryn Paik — July 21, 2026
Reengaging the Solomon Islands: A Strategic Opportunity for the United States
Commentary by John Augé and Kathryn Paik — June 5, 2026
Elevating Pacific Perspectives in U.S. Regional Security Cooperation
Commentary by John Augé, Kathryn Paik, and Charles Edel — May 26, 2026
Security and the Pacific Islands: Insights from Young Pacific Leaders
Report by John Augé, Charles Edel, and Kathryn Paik — May 26, 2026
What Australia and Fiji’s New Treaty Means for the Pacific | State of Play
Commentary by Kathryn Paik — May 8, 2026