Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific
The CSIS Australia Chair and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative provide high-level policy focus on Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Island countries and their strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific through the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department.

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China Courts the Pacific: Key Takeaways from the 2025 China–Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Critical Questions by Kathryn Paik and John Augé — June 3, 2025

What is the End Point of U.S.-China Competition?
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Thomas J. Christensen — June 3, 2025

Pacific Airwaves: Fragility, Instability, and Growth in the Pacific
Podcast Episode by Andreyka Natalegawa and John Augé — May 29, 2025

Improving Cooperation with Allies and Partners in Asia
Brief by Daniel Byman — May 20, 2025
Recent Events

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2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific

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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

CSIS Report Launch: Enhancing Defense Industrial Cooperation Between Australia and the United States

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U.S. Allies and Partners Under the Trump Administration

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Pacific Islands Media: Navigating a Sea of Challenges

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A Conversation with Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn

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Harnessing Progress: Strengthening the Indo-Pacific through Alliances and Partnerships
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Prioritizing Health System Development in the Pacific: A Layered Approach
Brief by Kathryn Paik and Eileen Natuzzi — July 24, 2024
“Prioritizing Health System Development in the Pacific: A Layered Approach”: Audio Brief with Kathryn Paik
Podcast Episode by Kathryn Paik — July 24, 2024

Will the "Strengthening the Quad Act" Work?
Commentary by Alexander Kersten and Julia Yoon — July 22, 2024
Support Threefold: Taiwan’s Pacific Island Allies
Blog Post by Alayna Parlevliet — July 17, 2024
What Happened at the NATO Summit? Capital Cable #97
Event — July 11, 2024
Fourteenth Annual South China Sea Conference
Event — July 11, 2024
Book Event: 'Girt by Sea' with Rebecca Strating and Joanne Wallis
Event — July 10, 2024
Cultural Unity and Heritage: The Role of FestPAC in the Pacific Islands
Blog Post by John Augé — July 10, 2024
Pacific Airwaves - Powers, Partnerships, and Protest
Podcast Episode by Andreyka Natalegawa and Monica Sato — June 28, 2024

Australia and the Two Koreas: Capital Cable #96
Event — June 27, 2024