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US-Australia Ministerial Consultations

CSIS’ Charles Edel joins the podcast to discuss the US-AUS Defense Ministerial and what it means for national security in the Pacific.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Charles Edel — December 9, 2022

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ITAR Should End for Australia

Commentary by James Carouso , Thomas Schieffer , Jeffrey Bleich , John Berry , and Arthur Culvahouse — December 7, 2022

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Gregory B. Poling

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Senior Fellow and Director, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
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White House Unveils Pacific Islands Strategy at Historic Summit

CSIS experts explore the implications of the U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit in Washington, D.C. and the White House's new Pacific Partnership Strategy.

Critical Questions by Charles Edel , Christopher B. Johnstone , and Gregory B. Poling — September 30, 2022

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Toward a clean and secure energy future in the Indo-Pacific: A conversation with Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen

Please join the CSIS Australia Chair for a virtual conversation on September 23th at 2:30 p.m. EST with the Hon Chris Bowen, Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, on Canberra's climate policy and opportunities for the U.S.-Australian Partnership to deliver a clean and secure energy future in the Indo-Pacific region.

Event by Charles Edel and The Hon Chris Bowen MP — September 23, 2022

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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

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Australian Priorities in Southeast Asia with Huong Le Thu

Greg talks with Huong Le Thu, adjunct fellow for the Southeast Asia Program and principal policy Fellow at the Perth USAsia Centre. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling , Andreyka Natalegawa , and Danielle Fallin — September 1, 2022

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Democratic Responses to Foreign Interference: Learning from Australia's Experience

Please join the CSIS Australia Chair on August 18 at 5 p.m. EDT (August 19, 7 a.m AEST ) for a discussion on how Australia has responded to the challenge of foreign interference and lessons that this experience might hold for other democracies.

Event by Charles Edel , John Garnaut , John Fitzgerald , and Sophie McNeill — August 18, 2022

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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

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