Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific

Long-standing alliances and partnerships with Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands are an essential component of U.S. national security. CSIS fosters policy discussions on the future of the U.S.-Australia alliance, as well as deepening economic and technological exchange with Australia, advancing AUKUS, elevating cooperation with New Zealand, and bolstering U.S. engagement in the Pacific Islands amid rising strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific.

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Ahead of APEC, Trump Signs Flurry of Bilateral Minerals Agreements on Asia Tour

Leading up to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, President Trump signed new bilateral minerals agreements between the United States and Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand, marking an escalation in minerals diversification efforts.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — October 31, 2025

Pacific Airwaves - Rivalry, Resilience, and Regional Unity

Podcast Episode by Andreyka Natalegawa and Monica Sato — October 30, 2025

Unpacking the U.S.-Australia Critical Minerals Framework Agreement

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Kessarin Horvath — October 20, 2025

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What to Expect from the Trump-Albanese White House Meeting

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Critical Questions by Charles Edel — October 15, 2025

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Responding to Trump’s New Foreign Policy Paradigm

October 6, 2025 • 9:00 – 11:00 am EDT

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Can AUKUS Deliver on Deterring China?

August 25, 2025 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm EDT

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The Future of U.S.-Australia Critical Minerals Cooperation

August 20, 2025 • 10:00 – 10:30 am EDT

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Is America Ceding Ground to China in the Pacific?

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Fifteenth Annual South China Sea Conference

June 17, 2025 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT

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2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific

May 27, 2025 • 2:00 – 3:45 pm EDT

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Antarctic Global Diplomacy—Preview of the Annual Antarctic Treaty Meeting

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Charting Australia’s Path: 2025 Election Results and Implications

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Is America Ceding Ground to China in the Pacific?

The CSIS Australia Chair hosts a discussion on its recent report titled "Shifting Tides: The National Security Implications of the United States’ Pacific Drawdown."

Event — July 24, 2025

State of Play

Is Pressure on Indo-Pacific Allies Working?

Charles and Greg join Will on U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy and China’s position.

Podcast Episode by Will Todman, Charles Edel, and Gregory B. Poling — July 24, 2025

Audio Briefs

“Shifting Tides: The National Security Implications of the United States’ Pacific Drawdown”: Audio Brief with John Augé

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s John Augé on his white paper with Charles Edel and Kathryn Park, “Shifting Tides: The National Security Implications of the United States’ Pacific Drawdown.”

Podcast Episode by John Augé — July 22, 2025

Shifting Tides: The National Security Implications of the United States’ Pacific Drawdown

As the Pacific becomes the front line of global power competition, recent U.S. actions on foreign assistance and trade have far-reaching implications for U.S. influence in this critical region.

Report by Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik, and John Augé — July 22, 2025

The Impossible State

Special Conversation with Senator Andy Kim

Join us for a bonus Impossible State Live episode, recorded during the Looking Forward: The Future of United States–Japan–Korea Trilateral Relations event on June 18, 2025. Senator Andy Kim joins Victor Cha to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping trilateral cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Senator Andy Kim (NJ-D) — July 3, 2025

The Emerging Role of UUVs: AUKUS as a Platform for Development

While Pillar I focuses on arming Australia with nuclear-powered and conventionally armed submarines, Pillar II coordinates cooperation on emerging and advanced technologies—key to maintaining military technological edge. One emerging platform which stands to benefit from this cooperation are unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs). Accelerating UUV development in the AUKUS partners’ fleets is critical for creating asymmetric capabilities and bolstering deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

Blog Post by Ryan Beane — June 25, 2025

Improving Arms Sales, Technology Transfer, and Defense Industrial Cooperation with Allies and Partners

A survey of close allies on defense industrial cooperation revealed a consistent desire to partner with and procure from the United States. Complex regulations and persistent cultural challenges limit these partnerships and complicate U.S. defense sales.

Report by Audrey Aldisert and Cynthia R. Cook — June 23, 2025