Australia Chair

The Australia Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies is dedicated to increasing understanding between the United States and Australia

The Australia Chair, endowed through the generosity of Pratt Industries, sharpens the focus on U.S.-Australia alliance relations and contributes innovative policy ideas to the rapidly expanding regional and global challenges that call for greater coordination and action by Canberra and Washington. The Chair works to broaden the reach and impact of the U.S.-Australia alliance and Australian ideas, influence, and capacity.

Dr. Charles Edel, a thought leader on U.S. national security and U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific and a well-recognized public policy voice in U.S.-Australia relations, serves as the inaugural Australia Chair. The Australia Chair is supported by an advisory council of former senior officials and business leaders led by James Carouso, former chargé d'affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Canberra with senior diplomatic experience across the region.

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China’s Power Play Across the Pacific

China's recent actions in the Pacific present an unmistakable message to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

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Commentary by Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik — April 8, 2025

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China’s Power Play Across the Pacific

China's recent actions in the Pacific present an unmistakable message to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

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Commentary by Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik — April 8, 2025

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Pacific Policy Pulse with Secretary Greg Moriarty

In the first Pacific Policy Pulse episode, Greg Moriarty, Secretary of the Australian Department of Defence, joins Dr. Charles Edel to discuss his top priorities for Australia's defence policy. 

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Press Briefing: Previewing AUSMIN 2023

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a call-in press briefing on Friday, July 21, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, to preview the upcoming 2023 Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).

Event — July 21, 2023

Previewing AUSMIN 2023

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).

Transcript — July 21, 2023

Thirteenth Annual South China Sea Conference

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative are pleased to present the Thirteenth Annual South China Sea Conference, it will provide opportunities for in-depth discussion and analysis of developments in the South China Sea over the past year and potential paths forward.

Event — June 28, 2023