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Pacific Policy Pulse episode: Australian Director General of National Intelligence Andrew Shearer tells me why he's in DC and gives his read on China's recent naval activity around Australia. Watch here 👇 CSIS CSIS Australia Chair CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy youtube.com/watch?v=yvkp2C…

This is a 51st State effort I could get behind. CSIS Australia Chair

Today, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was informed that the federal grant agreement funding our global operations has been terminated. The cancellation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's grant agreement would be a gift to America's enemies. Read our full release. about.rferl.org/article/rfe-rl…

Great piece by Sione Tekiteki reminding us of the agency and unique perspective of the Pacific even as the global environment becomes more complex. CSIS Australia Chair devpolicy.org/a-blue-pacific…

The Global times supporting shutting down VOA should tell us something....

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison joins Kathryn Paik on PPP to discuss issues shaping the upcoming Australian national election, how recent tariffs are being viewed in the region, and his next read—Amitav Ghosh's Smoke and Ashes. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=ZoXCxJ…

New Pacific Policy Pulse episode - former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison visits CSIS to chat about the upcoming AUS election, AUKUS, and how the region is viewing U.S. tariffs. Watch below 👇 CSIS Australia Chair CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Scott Morrison youtube.com/watch?v=ZoXCxJ…

Without a more robust public discussion of the magnitude of the challenges Australia faces, it is doubtful that 🇦🇺 will be able to adequately resource its security needs over the long term. Spoke with The New York Times Victoria Kim abt the 🇦🇺 security debate. nytimes.com/2025/04/04/wor…

New Zealand walks the walk. CSIS Australia Chair

My new commentary with Charles Edel out now. Recent PRC actions in the Pacific are not separate and distinct, but part of a broader ramping up as the U.S. appears to pull back.

“USAID aid is under review, and I’ll be advocating most strongly for that aid for all of the countries”...“The People’s Republic of China sees these opportunities, and they seize them.” CSIS Australia Chair islandsbusiness.com/news-break/us-…

Honored to host a discussion at CSIS with Mr. Peter Peter Kenilorea , MP from Solomon Islands, on national and regional challenges facing the Solomons, Chinese influence in the Pacific, and U.S.-Solomon Islands relations. CSIS Australia Chair CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

New Pacific Policy Pulse episode drop! I ask Solomon Islands MP Peter Kenilorea if U.S. concern over a potential PRC base in the Solomons is overblown. Short answer: no. Watch below 👇 CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

So pleased to meet up with Tongan Prime Minister Dr. Eke and PIF Secretary General Baron Waqa today to discuss their priorities for the Pacific and how CSIS can collaborate with the Pacific Islands Forum to raise the profile of Pacific issues in DC. CSIS Australia Chair CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

Such a pleasure to interview PM Eke from the Kingdom of Tonga for this newest episode of Pacific Policy Pulse. The PM - who is also the Pacific Islands Forum Chair - discussed his top concerns and priorities for Tonga and the region. Pacific Islands Forum CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

The CSIS Australia Chair was incredibly fortunate to have two senior leaders into CSIS this past week. Please see below for Pacific Policy Pulse episode with the honorable Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum. CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

CSIS CSIS Australia Chair was fortunate to have Sir Stephen Lovegrove, UK Senior Advisor on AUKUS, visit yesterday to discuss his new AUKUS review. It was a pleasure moderating this interesting discussion. CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

Looking forward to this CSIS Australia Chair conversation later today on the Australian election - directing a shocking labor landslide and what this means for US-AUS alliance. CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

Great new piece out by Charles Edel giving toplines on the surprise Australian election - what the Labor landslide means for Australia, the U.S., and the region. CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

Check out new commentary from Charles Edel and me on how New Zealand is evolving its security posture in the face of growing regional threats. CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy CSIS Australia Chair