Had a great discussion in Canberra to launch Helen Mitchell's report: Unlocking economic security: A strategic playbook for Australia this week.

Read the full report here👇
ussc.edu.au/unlocking-econ…

'The greatest share of new money budgeted for Defence is devoted to undersea capabilities, including $53-63 billion for conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines & associated infrastructure over the next 10 years.' Alice Nason shared on the #NDS .
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'Critically, it previews greater engagement from private capital, noting the government will establish criteria, pathways and mechanisms for private equity and industry engagement on #AUKUS Pillar II.' Sophie Mayo shared on the #NDS

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'The level of capability in those air bases must increase. Its geography is critically important. We’ve seen (its) increased access and use during exercise Talisman Sabre. The US marine corps had a significant presence there as did the ADF.' Peter J. Dean
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'The framing of the inaugural 2024 #NDS is notable for its emphasis on ensuring that Australia is well-positioned to contribute to a favourable strategic balance in an increasingly multipolar Indo-Pacific...' Tom Corben

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Read more from Peter J. Dean and other United States Studies Centre experts on the just-released #NDS here:
ussc.edu.au/ussc-insights-…

Australia’s new defence plan sets the right tone on the China challenge and the right direction for the ADF overall, but questions about adequacy of budget will linger as they do for most democracies right now.

Read the latest #NDS analysis from United States Studies Centre:
ussc.edu.au/ussc-insights-…

#TrumpTrials | “He said to one juror, ‘I’ll see you on Monday,’ which means there could be opening arguments as soon as next week.” @Bwolpe tells ABC News.

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'The fallback here is you have to rely more on the US. There is nothing else we can do in the short-term because we don’t have those capabilities,' United States Studies Centre's Peter J. Dean shared ahead of the release of the #NationalDefenceStrategy today.

theaustralian.com.au/nation/defence…

In conversation: Economic statecraft in an age of strategic competition
Chairman of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Mr Tadashi Maeda will address United States Studies Centre's Economic security conference followed by a conversation with USSC CEO Dr. Michael Green.

ussc.edu.au/economic-secur…

'Whilst AUKUS is focused on developing cutting-edge military capabilities...the broad agenda of the Quad is about demonstrating that democracies can deliver on the greatest challenges of our time and join in defence of liberal norms.' Dr Lavina Lee writes.
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NEW REPORT 'In this emerging geopolitical contest and struggle to define democracy and development strategies, Japan & Australia will remain first movers in terms of shaping approaches among other democracies, including the United States.' Dr. Michael Green
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What are the stakes for democracy promotion in the Indo-Pacific? How much daylight is there between 🇯🇵 & 🇦🇺 on approaches to development assistance & democracy promotion? Tune in to the USSC Briefing Room to hear Jared Mondschein & Dr Lavina Lee discuss.
ussc.edu.au/podcasts/ussc-…

'This collection of essays features not just robust analysis of democracy & development in the region, but it also charts a course for greater collaboration between allies & partners,' Dr. Michael Green shared about this new report, edited by Dr Lavina Lee.
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'If Australia & countries such as Japan fail to counter the elite capture strategies of China, then the democracies will lose the standing and influence they have enjoyed in much of the region since after World War II.' Dr Lavina Lee writes in The Australian.
theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/beiji…

'This may be Trump’s only trial before the election. The 77-year-old urgently needs an acquittal to show once and for all that his unjust prosecution proves he is being horrifically, politically persecuted by Joe Biden.' United States Studies Centre's Bruce Wolpe writes in the The Sydney Morning Herald.
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'I think that’s what Foreign Minister Penny Wong had in mind when she made her speech, but clearly, there’s pressure from Joe Biden on Benjamin Netanyahu, & if he’s not satisfactory on the next Israeli leader, to move forward on this.' Bruce Wolpe on ABC News
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'The bill will benefit Australia by making defence trade and technology collaboration with the United States, faster, less administratively burdensome and overall, more efficient, including in relation to AUKUS.' WITA Network member Amy McDonnell writes.

ussc.edu.au/the-defence-tr…

TRUMP VP | 'The other reason to watch the number two slot is that Donald Trump’s choice will be a key indicator of how chaotic a second Trump term might be.' Dr. Michael Green writes in today's The Australian.

theaustralian.com.au/commentary/why…