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As always, great talking with CSIS’ H. Andrew Schwartz. We discuss the Australian election, what it means for 🇦🇺 domestic politics and foreign policy, and the state of the 🇺🇸- 🇦🇺 alliance. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… CSIS Australia Chair CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

The CSIS Australia Chair's Kathryn Paik had the pleasure of moderating a roundtable discussion between members of Congress and Pacific Heads of Mission focused on strengthening the vital U.S.–Pacific Islands relationship.

The CSIS CSIS Australia Chair had the pleasure of hosting a breakfast for congressional staffers about the recent Australian election, 🇺🇸 regional engagement under the Trump Administration, and other key developments across the Pacific. CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Kathryn Paik

On the TODAY discussing tariffs, China's military modernization, and calls for Australia to lift defense spending. CSIS CSIS Australia Chair

Check out our latest CSIS critical questions by Kathryn Paik and John Augé on how China’s hosting of Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers last week fits into its broader regional engagement strategy. csis.org/analysis/china…

There's a clear strategic imperative for Australia's increased focus on Southeast Asia, but persistent challenges persist. Read new commentary by Greg Poling and me below. CSIS Australia Chair CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy csis.org/analysis/austr…

Spoke with Financial Times's Demetri about the Pentagon's review of #AUKUS, and the larger context of questions about 🇦🇺's defense spending. ft.com/content/4a9355…

Spoke with Reuters about #AUKUS and what's likely to be discussed bt Trump & Albanese: "A necessary part of the conversation will be discussing how both 🇦🇺 & the 🇺🇸 are working to boost their own defence capabilities, enhancing allied integration, and delivering deterrent

'Normal for an incoming administration to review major initiatives like AUKUS.' Nevertheless, this is a conversation to lean into by both 🇺🇸& 🇦🇺. theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic… via @theaustralian

Appreciated talking to ABC News' Patricia Karvelas about #AUKUS, the upcoming meeting bt Albanese & Trump, and how this should be seen as an opportunity by both leaders to boost deterrence and enhance regional stability. Good comments by Arthur Sinodinos AO Justin Bassi & Scott Morrison.

State of Play's first episode has just dropped! Victor Cha and Max Bergmann talk with Will Todman about this weekend's G7 summit in Canada, why this meeting is different, and what role the G7 can play in global leadership. Listen here: csis.org/podcasts/state…

Thanks to NZUS Council for hosting. Important conversation about where 🇺🇸 and 🇳🇿 policies are heading.

The CSIS Australia Chair was pleased to host Air Marshal Leon Phillips, Australia’s Chief of Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO). The roundtable, moderated by Kathryn Paik, focused on Australia’s GWEO efforts and its collaboration with the United States.

Check out our latest CSIS blog post by former Australia Chair intern, Ryan Beane, on how AUKUS Pillar II can accelerate UUV development to enhance deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. csis.org/blogs/new-pers…

Air Marshal Leon Phillips, 🇦🇺’s Chief of Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO), joins CSIS #PacificPolicyPulse to discuss how GWEO can build allied capacity, the challenges involved in doing so, and the relevance of Arthur Herman's Freedom’s Forge. youtube.com/watch?v=3yNlsb…

Spoke with Bloomberg TV's Shery Ahn & Haidi Lun Stroud-Watts 伦海迪 about this week's Quad meeting in Washington, the state of 🇺🇸-🇦🇺 relations, and the impact of Trump's trade policies. youtube.com/watch?v=iHeyJT… CSIS CSIS Australia Chair

Good getting to talk with The Today Show's Sarah Abo & Karl Stefanovic about AUKUS, Prime Minister Albanese's trip to 🇨🇳, and the state of 🇺🇸-🇦🇺 relations. CSIS CSIS Australia Chair

Spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald's Michael Koziol about Australia's need for a new playbook in dealing with the Trump administration. smh.com.au/world/north-am… CSIS CSIS Australia Chair

Yesterday at #SummerSeminar2025, students heard from Kennan Institute Director Michael Kimmage, Intelligence Studies Director Steve Slick and Senior Fellow Paul Pope, Charles Edel & Kathryn Paik of CSIS, and Founder & CEO of SolidIntel Meg Reiss. Stay tuned for more from our week in Beaver Creek!