Australia Chair
The Australia Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies is dedicated to increasing understanding between the United States and Australia
The Australia Chair, endowed through the generosity of Pratt Industries, sharpens the focus on U.S.-Australia alliance relations and contributes innovative policy ideas to the rapidly expanding regional and global challenges that call for greater coordination and action by Canberra and Washington. The Chair works to broaden the reach and impact of the U.S.-Australia alliance and Australian ideas, influence, and capacity.
Dr. Charles Edel, a thought leader on U.S. national security and U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific and a well-recognized public policy voice in U.S.-Australia relations, serves as the inaugural Australia Chair. The Australia Chair is supported by an advisory council of former senior officials and business leaders led by James Carouso, former chargé d'affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Canberra with senior diplomatic experience across the region.
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Featured Analysis
U.S. Leadership in the Pacific Is at Risk
Funding for COFA states provides Washington with a concrete opportunity for an easy win in the competition with China—but also a test for U.S. global leadership that it cannot fail.
Commentary by Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik — March 5, 2024
Recent Analysis
A New Commander for the ADF: Advancing Transformation or Marking Time?
A new CSIS commentary explains the recent leadership changes in the Australian Defence Force and discusses key challenges for the new chief of the defence force in the coming years.
Commentary by Mick Ryan — April 17, 2024
The Solomon Islands Heads to the Polls: Sogavare, Democracy, and Great Power Competition
Critical Questions by Kathryn Paik — April 9, 2024
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield on U.S. Diplomacy in the Pacific Islands
Transcript — April 1, 2024
A Conversation with the AUKUS Army Chiefs on Land Power’s Contribution to AUKUS Pillar 2
Transcript — March 11, 2024
Featured Event
POSTPONED: A Conversation with the Presidents of Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia on U.S. Engagement in the Pacific
Recent Events
Strengthening Australia-U.S. Defence Industrial Cooperation: Keynote Panel
A Conversation with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield on U.S. Diplomacy in the Pacific Islands
A Conversation with the AUKUS Army Chiefs on Land Power’s Contribution to AUKUS Pillar 2
Strengthening Australia-U.S. Defence Industrial Cooperation: Keynote by Deputy Secretary Hugh Jeffrey
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Outcomes and Implications of the 2024 Solomon Islands Election
Event — May 20, 2024
Australia’s New National Defence Strategy: Mostly Continuity but with Some Change
Commentary by Mick Ryan — May 3, 2024
A New Commander for the ADF: Advancing Transformation or Marking Time?
Commentary by Mick Ryan — April 17, 2024
The Solomon Islands Heads to the Polls: Sogavare, Democracy, and Great Power Competition
Critical Questions by Kathryn Paik — April 9, 2024
Strengthening Australia-U.S. Defence Industrial Cooperation: Keynote Panel
Event — April 5, 2024
A Conversation with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield on U.S. Diplomacy in the Pacific Islands
Event — April 1, 2024
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield on U.S. Diplomacy in the Pacific Islands
Transcript — April 1, 2024
ASEAN-Australia Special Summit with Kathryn Paik
Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Kathryn Paik, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — March 21, 2024
A Conversation with the AUKUS Army Chiefs on Land Power’s Contribution to AUKUS Pillar 2
Event — March 11, 2024
A Conversation with the AUKUS Army Chiefs on Land Power’s Contribution to AUKUS Pillar 2
Transcript — March 11, 2024