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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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The Trade Guys

Discussing CPTPP with the Hon. Tim Groser

In this episode, the Trade Guys host the Honorable Tim Groser, Former Minister of Trade of New Zealand, for a conversation on TPP and CPTPP.

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch and Scott Miller — October 18, 2021

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Australia’s Hydrogen Industrial Strategy

Australia has a policy strategy to become a major player in global hydrogen production and trade by 2030. While reducing carbon emissions is included as a goal in its strategy, its primary motivations are to create jobs, attract investment, and open new export markets.

Commentary by Lachlan Carey — October 14, 2021

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The Quad’s Strategic Infrastructure Play

During their first in-person summit, leaders from the four Quad countries—Australia, Japan, India, and the United States—announced a new infrastructure coordination group that will resonate in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

Commentary by Jonathan E. Hillman — September 27, 2021

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The Asia Chessboard

Antipodean Knight: Australia on the Chessboard

This week, Mike is celebrating 70 years of U.S.-Australia relations with Peter Jennings, executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 27, 2021

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The Truth of the Matter

Sub Deal with Aus-UK

CSIS’s Dr. Mike Green joins the podcast to discuss the geopolitical implications of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal and the fallout with France.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Michael J. Green — September 23, 2021

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Don’t Diss the French

CSIS Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy Dr. Eliot Cohen analyzes the effects of the AUKUS alliance announcement on the Franco-American strategic relationship and the nature of this partnership.

Commentary by Eliot A. Cohen — September 20, 2021

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Five Opportunities for the U.S.-Australia Alliance to Lead

The U.S.-Australia alliance has demonstrated strength and utility. Now in its 70th year, leaders should leverage the alliance to prepare for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s threats.

Report by John Schaus and Michael Shoebridge — September 15, 2021

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The Asia Chessboard

Material Advantage: FOIP and U.S. Alliances in Asia

This week, Mike is back in the studio with Heino Klinck, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia, to unpack the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy and how it relates to U.S. allies and partners.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 13, 2021

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Inside Cyber Diplomacy

Behind the Scenes: Australia’s Approach to UN Negotiations

In this episode, co-hosts Jim Lewis and Chris Painter talk with Johanna Weaver, Special Adviser to Australia’s Ambassador for Cyber Affairs.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis and Christopher Painter — June 4, 2021

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The Return of the Quad: Will Russia and China Form Their Own Bloc?

A flexible Quad with an affirmative agenda can preserve space for Russia to remain an independent actor in the Indo Pacific, tempering Moscow’s gravitational pull toward Beijing.

Commentary by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , Heather A. Conley , and Cyrus Newlin — April 6, 2021

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