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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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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The Clock Is Ticking: The Australian Defense Review and Time

The new Albanese government recently announced a defense review of Australian defense spending and the current state of its defense force and posture. This commentary explores seven themes that might shape the conduct and the outcomes of the review.

Commentary by Mick Ryan — September 6, 2022

Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit: Implications for the Indo-Pacific

CSIS experts explore the regional implications of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and provide insight into the trajectory of this crisis.

Critical Questions by Jude Blanchette, Charles Edel, Christopher B. Johnstone, Scott Kennedy, Victor Cha, Ellen Kim, and Gregory B. Poling — August 15, 2022

The Task Ahead for Rapid Capability Enhancement in Australian Defense

This week, the Australian government announced a review of its defense strategy, which has the potential to significantly enhance its deterrence capability and military lethality against the challenges presented by China. But it will require action on several important issues.

Commentary by Mick Ryan — August 4, 2022

Time to Reboot Franco-Australian Relations

After reaching a low point in their relations after AUKUS, France and Australia are now determined to reset their strategic partnership to address mounting challenges across the Indo-Pacific.

Commentary by Charles Edel and Pierre Morcos — July 7, 2022

Modernization Priorities for the Australian Army

The CSIS Missile Defense Project is pleased to welcome Australian Army Major General Simon Stuart for a conversation on the Australian Army's modernization programs as it responds to a time of accelerating and converging change.

Event — May 27, 2022

The Truth of the Matter

Aussie Elections

CSIS’s Charles Edel joins the podcast to discuss this weekend’s Australian elections and their geopolitical implications.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Charles Edel — May 18, 2022

CSIS the truth of the matter