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The AUKUS Inflection: Seizing the Opportunity to Deliver Deterrence
Nearly four years after its launch, AUKUS faces a pivotal moment. Its success is vital to enhancing deterrence, strengthening allied integration, and stabilizing a rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific amid e...
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In case you missed it: Dr. Charles Edel and Abraham M. Denmark argue the AUKUS partnership has reached a pivotal moment. Check out their recent report which lays out recommendations to ensure its success.
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The Australia Chair hosted a roundtable featuring Dr. Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik, who briefed congressional staffers on the outlook for the Pacific in 2026, highlighting key opportunities, challenges, and issues to watch in the year ahead.
February 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The Australia Chair hosted a roundtable featuring Dr. Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik, who briefed congressional staffers on the outlook for the Pacific in 2026, highlighting key opportunities, challenges, and issues to watch in the year ahead.
Ely Ratner, former US Assistant SecDef for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, joins Dr. Charles Edel on PPP to discuss his recent travels in the Indo-Pacific, the importance of regional alliances for deterrence, and why he's reading Wess Mitchell's Great Power Diplomacy.
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Ely Ratner | Pacific Policy Pulse
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January 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Ely Ratner, former US Assistant SecDef for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, joins Dr. Charles Edel on PPP to discuss his recent travels in the Indo-Pacific, the importance of regional alliances for deterrence, and why he's reading Wess Mitchell's Great Power Diplomacy.
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Greg Moriarty, Australia’s Secretary of the Department of Defence, joins Kathryn Paik on PPP to discuss his top priorities while in Washington, D.C., changing regional security conditions, and what he’s currently reading.
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How has the Indo-Pacific Security Environment Evolved? | Pacific Policy Pulse
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January 20, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Greg Moriarty, Australia’s Secretary of the Department of Defence, joins Kathryn Paik on PPP to discuss his top priorities while in Washington, D.C., changing regional security conditions, and what he’s currently reading.
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In case you missed it, Dr. Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik participated in @geopolitics.csis.org's Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026, which previewed political, economic, and security developments across the region.
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Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026 | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy (GFP) Department's annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
In case you missed it, Dr. Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik participated in @geopolitics.csis.org's Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026, which previewed political, economic, and security developments across the region.
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Randy Schriver, former U.S. Assistant SecDef for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, joins Kathryn Paik on PPP to discuss how the policy conversation around the Pacific has evolved and how Washington should approach the region’s climate change concerns.
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How can the U.S. be more effective in the Pacific? | Pacific Policy Pulse
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January 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Randy Schriver, former U.S. Assistant SecDef for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, joins Kathryn Paik on PPP to discuss how the policy conversation around the Pacific has evolved and how Washington should approach the region’s climate change concerns.
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Caroline Millar, former Australian Ambassador to the EU, NATO, Belgium, and Luxembourg, joins Dr. Charles Edel on PPP to discuss the changed D.C. landscape, the importance of U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific, and why she’s reading Ian McEwan's What We Can Know.
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Caroline Millar | Pacific Policy Pulse
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January 6, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Caroline Millar, former Australian Ambassador to the EU, NATO, Belgium, and Luxembourg, joins Dr. Charles Edel on PPP to discuss the changed D.C. landscape, the importance of U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific, and why she’s reading Ian McEwan's What We Can Know.
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Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister of Australia, joins Kathryn Hendel Paik on PPP to discuss strategic challenges facing the Indo-Pacific, Australia’s complex relationship with China, and why he’s reading Kevin Rudd’s latest book.
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Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Australia’s Strategic Challenges | Pacific Policy Pulse
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December 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister of Australia, joins Kathryn Hendel Paik on PPP to discuss strategic challenges facing the Indo-Pacific, Australia’s complex relationship with China, and why he’s reading Kevin Rudd’s latest book.
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Sir Stephen Lovegrove, the UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative for AUKUS, joins Kathryn Paik PPP to talk about his meetings with U.S. and Australian counterparts, the strategic imperative of AUKUS, and why he’s reading his daughter’s draft novel.
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UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative for AUKUS Sir Stephen Lovegrove | Pacific Policy Pulse
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December 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sir Stephen Lovegrove, the UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative for AUKUS, joins Kathryn Paik PPP to talk about his meetings with U.S. and Australian counterparts, the strategic imperative of AUKUS, and why he’s reading his daughter’s draft novel.
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The @csis.org Australia Chair had the pleasure of hosting former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott for a private roundtable, moderated by Kathryn Paik, on the current global operating environment and Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific.
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The @csis.org Australia Chair had the pleasure of hosting former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott for a private roundtable, moderated by Kathryn Paik, on the current global operating environment and Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific.
The @csis.org Australia Chair had the pleasure of hosting the UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative for AUKUS for a private roundtable, moderated by Kathryn Paik, where he shared reflections on his AUKUS review and the UK’s progress on implementing his recommendations.
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The @csis.org Australia Chair had the pleasure of hosting the UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative for AUKUS for a private roundtable, moderated by Kathryn Paik, where he shared reflections on his AUKUS review and the UK’s progress on implementing his recommendations.
On this episode of Pacific Policy Pulse, Dr. Mira Rapp-Hooper joins Kathryn Paik to to discuss the United States' role in the Pacific Islands, the future of the Quad, and why she is reading Kori Schake's The State and the Soldier.
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Mira Rapp-Hooper | Pacific Policy Pulse
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November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
On this episode of Pacific Policy Pulse, Dr. Mira Rapp-Hooper joins Kathryn Paik to to discuss the United States' role in the Pacific Islands, the future of the Quad, and why she is reading Kori Schake's The State and the Soldier.
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Rory Medcalf, Head of ANU’s National Security College, joins PPP to discuss the College’s recent trip to the U.S. for a course hosted by the Australia Chair, Australia’s view of the U.S., and his reading of Giuliano da Empoli's work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgBE...
Rory Medcalf, Head of ANU's National Security College | Pacific Policy Pulse
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November 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Rory Medcalf, Head of ANU’s National Security College, joins PPP to discuss the College’s recent trip to the U.S. for a course hosted by the Australia Chair, Australia’s view of the U.S., and his reading of Giuliano da Empoli's work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgBE...
The @csis.org Australia Chair hosted a three-day workshop on U.S. domestic and foreign policy for 27 senior Australian government leaders selected by the Australian National University's National Security College.
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The @csis.org Australia Chair hosted a three-day workshop on U.S. domestic and foreign policy for 27 senior Australian government leaders selected by the Australian National University's National Security College.
The @csis.org Australia Chair hosted a four-day Young Pacific Leaders Workshop on Regional Security in Port Vila, Vanuatu, bringing together 18 young professionals from across the Pacific to explore security challenges and strengthen regional and U.S.-Pacific ties.
October 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The @csis.org Australia Chair hosted a four-day Young Pacific Leaders Workshop on Regional Security in Port Vila, Vanuatu, bringing together 18 young professionals from across the Pacific to explore security challenges and strengthen regional and U.S.-Pacific ties.
When Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, the stakes will be high for the U.S.-Australia alliance as tariffs, AUKUS, and critical minerals top the agenda. Check out our latest piece by Dr. Charles Edel for more on the visit.
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What to Expect from the Trump-Albanese White House Meeting
When Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, the stakes will be high for the U.S.-Australia alliance as tariffs, AUKUS, and critical minerals top the agenda.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
When Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, the stakes will be high for the U.S.-Australia alliance as tariffs, AUKUS, and critical minerals top the agenda. Check out our latest piece by Dr. Charles Edel for more on the visit.
www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
The Australia Chair welcomed @adb.org Pacific Director General Emma Veve for a discussion on development opportunities and challenges in the Pacific, as well as ADB’s regional work, moderated by Kathryn Paik.
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Australia Chair welcomed @adb.org Pacific Director General Emma Veve for a discussion on development opportunities and challenges in the Pacific, as well as ADB’s regional work, moderated by Kathryn Paik.
In case you missed it, check out the @geopolitics.csis.org event featuring Dr. Charles Edel and other @csis.org experts discussing how U.S. allies and partners are responding to Trump administration policies.
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Responding to Trump’s New Foreign Policy Paradigm | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy (GFP) Department for a discussion of the ways in which U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating the Trump administration’s policies
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October 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In case you missed it, check out the @geopolitics.csis.org event featuring Dr. Charles Edel and other @csis.org experts discussing how U.S. allies and partners are responding to Trump administration policies.
www.csis.org/events/respo...
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U.S. allies face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the new administration. @geopolitics.csis.org explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies in the context of disruptive changes to the global order.
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Navigating Disruption: Ally & Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy
U.S. allies and partners face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the second Trump administration. This compendium explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies i...
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October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
U.S. allies face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the new administration. @geopolitics.csis.org explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies in the context of disruptive changes to the global order.
🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...
🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Starting now: Dr. Charles Edel joins @geopolitics.csis.org to discuss how U.S. allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific are navigating the Trump administration's policies. Watch here: www.csis.org/events/respo...
Responding to Trump’s New Foreign Policy Paradigm | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy (GFP) Department for a discussion of the ways in which U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating the Trump administration’s policies
www.csis.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Starting now: Dr. Charles Edel joins @geopolitics.csis.org to discuss how U.S. allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific are navigating the Trump administration's policies. Watch here: www.csis.org/events/respo...
Check out our latest piece by Dr. Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik, and John Augé analyzing how Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island nations are navigating Trump’s second term, and what “America First” could mean for the region. Read here: www.csis.org/analysis/pac...
Pacific Perspectives on Trump’s Second Term: Uncertainty and Adaptation
With Washington prioritizing America First, partners across the Pacific are weighing their options. Perceptions of a capricious and transactional Washington are creating pressure to reconsider long-st...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Check out our latest piece by Dr. Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik, and John Augé analyzing how Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island nations are navigating Trump’s second term, and what “America First” could mean for the region. Read here: www.csis.org/analysis/pac...
Check out our latest Critical Questions by John Augé and Kathryn Paik examining this year’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting—its outcomes, why dialogue partners were excluded, and the implications for the region’s future.
Pacific Islands Forum 2025: Navigating Great-Power Rivalry
Tensions around Taiwan’s attendance at this year’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting demonstrated how intensifying great power competition is flooding the Pacific with attention but also fueling ...
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September 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Check out our latest Critical Questions by John Augé and Kathryn Paik examining this year’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting—its outcomes, why dialogue partners were excluded, and the implications for the region’s future.
Check out this @washingtonpost.com article where Dr. Charles Edel provides key insights on AUKUS- its potential to strengthen allies and stabilize the region, and the risks to U.S. credibility if it falters.
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Rubio quietly signals U.S. won’t sink submarine deal with Australia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told an Australian official that the U.S. intends to honor the Biden-era AUKUS deal to sell Australia nuclear-powered submarines.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Check out this @washingtonpost.com article where Dr. Charles Edel provides key insights on AUKUS- its potential to strengthen allies and stabilize the region, and the risks to U.S. credibility if it falters.
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With AUKUS back in the headlines, Dr. Charles Edel and Abraham Denmark joined Jim Carouso on @indopacpodcast.bsky.social to discuss the AUKUS review, our latest @csis.org report, and ways to strengthen deterrence.
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Why Should We Care if AUKUS is at a Crossroads? | with Charlie Edel and Abe Denmark
Podcast Episode · Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific? · 09/12/2025 · 44m
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September 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
With AUKUS back in the headlines, Dr. Charles Edel and Abraham Denmark joined Jim Carouso on @indopacpodcast.bsky.social to discuss the AUKUS review, our latest @csis.org report, and ways to strengthen deterrence.
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The Australia Chair welcomed Australia's Ambassador and Permanent Rep. to the UN, James Larsen, for a roundtable on U.S.-China competition in the UN and multilateral system, moderated by Kathryn Paik.
September 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Australia Chair welcomed Australia's Ambassador and Permanent Rep. to the UN, James Larsen, for a roundtable on U.S.-China competition in the UN and multilateral system, moderated by Kathryn Paik.
Check out @warinthefuture.bsky.social's latest @csis.org analysis on China’s military parade in Beijing and what it signals for Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and global security.
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China’s Military Display and Its Indo-Pacific Message
Xi Jinping’s call for peace was quickly overshadowed by Beijing’s military parade; a spectacle designed less to commemorate history than to rewrite it, sell arms, and project China’s unstoppable rise.
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September 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Check out @warinthefuture.bsky.social's latest @csis.org analysis on China’s military parade in Beijing and what it signals for Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and global security.
www.csis.org/analysis/chi...
www.csis.org/analysis/chi...