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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 16/09/2026
The @csis.org Australia Chair was pleased host a workshop for Australia's Group of 8, moderated by Kathryn Paik, on the evolving U.S. foreign policy landscape, the future of the U.S.-Australia alliance, and emerging security challenges including critical minerals, AI, and economic security.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 10/09/2026
The @csis.org Australia Chair is excited to welcome Jon Ahlstrom to the team as a non-resident fellow. He brings a rare combination of operational, strategic, and policy experience—from commanding submarines to serving as the AUKUS lead at the White House.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 02/09/2026
The @csis.org Australia Chair was pleased to host Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles for a roundtable moderated by Kathryn Paik on Australia's approach to critical and emerging technologies.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 17/08/2026
The @csis.org Australia Chair was pleased to host Ambassador Arnold Amet for a roundtable moderated by Kathryn Paik on U.S.-Papua New Guinea relations, opportunities for collaboration between the two countries, and the current state of the security environment in the Pacific.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 16/07/2026
The @csis.org Australia Chair had the pleasure of hosting U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth for a conversation on her recent travels to the Indo-Pacific and Congress' perspective on U.S. strategy in the region, moderated by Dr. Charles Edel. www.csis.org/events/navig...
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 13/07/2026
The @csis.org Australia Chair was pleased to host Australia's Assistant Minister for Defence, Peter Khalil, for a roundtable moderated by Dr. Charles Edel on Indo-Pacific security policy and Australia's role in the region.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 06/07/2026
The @csis.org Australia Chair was pleased to host Ambassador Laura Stone for a roundtable moderated by Dr. Charles Edel on her tenure as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and on the broader U.S. presence in Micronesia.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 15/06/2026
During the annual Pacific Islands Heads of Mission week, @csis.org Australia Chair's Kathryn Paik moderated two roundtables between the Ambassadors and several Congressional representatives and Senators on enhancing the U.S.-Pacific relationship.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 27/05/2026
The @csis.org Australia Chair hosted a roundtable with Dr. Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik, who briefed congressional staffers on Australia’s National Defence Strategy, New Zealand’s upcoming election, and the regional implications of the Iran war.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 20/05/2026
The Australia Chair was pleased to host Ambassador Chris Seed for a roundtable moderated by Dr. Charles Edel on U.S.-New Zealand relations, opportunities for collaboration between the two countries, and New Zealand’s role in the region.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 19/05/2026
The Australia Chair was pleased to host U.S. Senator Tim Kaine for a roundtable moderated by Dr. Charles Edel on the current legislative agenda for AUKUS and opportunities to deepen the U.S.–Australia alliance.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 13/04/2026
The Australia Chair was pleased to host former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison for a discussion with CSIS experts on a range of Indo-Pacific security issues.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 06/03/2026
The Australia Chair was pleased to host Australia's Chief of Army Lt. Gen. Simon Stuart, for a roundtable, moderated by Kathryn Paik, on the evolving role of alliances and partnerships as well as military as an instrument of national power.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 24/02/2026
The Australia Chair was pleased to host former Guam Delegate Robert Underwood, moderated by Kathryn Paik, for a roundtable on rising geopolitical tensions, U.S. equities across the Pacific, and what it all means for Guam.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 17/02/2026
The Australia Chair had the pleasure of hosting John Parianos from the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority for a roundtable, moderated by Kathryn Paik, on how the Cook Islands is considering the prospect of deep-sea mining, including regulatory regimes and future priorities.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 05/02/2026
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.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 04/12/2025
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.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 03/12/2025
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.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 20/11/2025
Lastly, the group met with the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security to discuss its role and priorities and toured the U.S. Capitol.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 20/11/2025
On day three, the group heard from Walter Russell Mead on grand strategy, Lindsey Ford, Nick Szechenyi, and Charles Edel on allies and architecture in the Indo-Pacific, Chloe Himmel on how Congress shapes U.S. policy, and Ely Ratner and Randy Schriver on U.S. force posture in the Indo-Pacific.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 20/11/2025
Day two had the group hear from Matt Goodman and Dan Rosen on U.S. economic policy, Kristine Lee and Emily Harding on technology, standards, and strategic competition, Heather Williams on U.S. nuclear policy, and Seth Jones on key lessons from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 20/11/2025
On day one, the group heard from @henriettalevin.bsky.social and Mira Rapp-Hooper on China’s evolving strategy, Rebecca Lissner and Kori Schake on the changing international order, and Molly Ball and @eosnos.bsky.social on Washington in a Trump era.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 20/11/2025
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.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 30/10/2025
As an outcome of the workshop, participants will write essays on security topics of their choice, including policy recommendations to address the challenges they explore. These essays will be compiled into a report, set to be published in the coming months—stay tuned!
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 30/10/2025
A banquet dinner brought participants together with the Heads of Mission from the U.S., Japan, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and France. Attendees also performed traditional songs and dances.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 30/10/2025
On day four, participants explored economic security, hearing from NZ's High Commissioner to Vanuatu Nicci Simmonds and Australia's Assistant Secretary for the Economic and Trade Branch on partnerships, and from reps of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and Melanesian Spearhead Group.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 30/10/2025
Speakers from the Pacific Disaster Center and Island Times discussed disaster resilience and the role of media in security on day three. Participants worked through a disaster assistance scenario and identified actionable steps countries could take.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 30/10/2025
Day two centered on maritime security with sessions on domain awareness and capacity building featuring NZ's Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters, former FFA DG James Movick, and former Guam Delegate Robert Underwood. Participants joined a horizon scanning exercise at the Pacific Fusion Centre
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 30/10/2025
Day one introduced regional security challenges. Australian Senator Nita Green delivered a keynote on Australia’s engagement with the Pacific. Participants discussed the different components of security and visited the Vanuatu Cultural Centre to learn about the nation’s history and traditions.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 30/10/2025
The conference opened with a traditional kava ceremony led by the Manurongoana Cultural Group, who welcomed participants with Ni-Vanuatu dance and a shell of kava. Chief Poilapa of Efate Island also greeted the young leaders with opening remarks.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 30/10/2025
Throughout the four-day conference, speakers joined in person and virtually to discuss regional security challenges ranging from maritime to economic security. Participants also took part in group talanoa sessions, moderated by Dr. Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik, and Mihai Sora.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 30/10/2025
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.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 14/10/2025
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.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 08/09/2025
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.
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CSIS Australia Chair @australia.csis.org · 29/07/2025
The @csis.org Australia Chair had the pleasure of hosting a breakfast for congressional staffers to discuss our recent report on the national security implications of U.S. policy actions in the Pacific, #AUKUS, and the U.S.-New Zealand relationship. @geopolitics.csis.org
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