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Apr 1, 2024

Dean published through the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre

On March 31, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean co-authored a report on “Foundations for AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines” through the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre (USSC). He was also featured on an episode of the USSC Briefing Room podcast exploring Indo-Pacific security cooperation from an Australian perspective.

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In the News

Mar 29, 2024

Dean published in the Australian and featured by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News

This week, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean published an article in the Australian critiquing recent arguments by a coalition of AUKUS dissenters. He also spoke to ABC News on the recent announcement that Australia will fund increased nuclear reactor production in the United Kingdom through the AUKUS agreement.

Australia Indo-Pacific

Issue Brief

Mar 29, 2024

Bolstering cooperation among Quad and Pacific Island countries

By Parker Novak, Kyoko Imai

As the Pacific Islands’ relevance grows, there’s an influx of diplomatic attention and development assistance as external powers seek to curry favor with the sixteen countries. Australia, India, Japan, and the United States (the Quad) seeks to bolster regional engagement to address key regional issues including climate, connectivity, economic development, and maritime security.

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In the News

Mar 23, 2024

Dean in Reuters and the Australian

This week, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean was quoted in a Reuters article and a piece by the Australian discussing recent protests in Australia against plans for a new AUKUS submarine base.

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Mar 14, 2024

Dean quoted in the West Australian

On March 13, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean was quoted in a West Australian article on AUKUS submarine cuts.

Australia Defense Technologies

In the News

Mar 7, 2024

Dean on University of Sydney podcast

On March 6, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean spoke on an episode of the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Center Briefing Room podcast, where he discussed Indo-Pacific security issues and Australia-Japan-United States trilateral cooperation from “the view of the United States.”

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Mar 5, 2024

Dean in Australia Broadcasting Corporation

On March 4, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an Australia Broadcasting Corporation article discussing the benefits that AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines will bring to Australia.

Australia Defense Technologies

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

Dean published through the Lowy Institute

On March 1, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean published a new article, “Australia’s new navy: The Japanese option,” through the Lowy Institute. In this piece, Dean discusses Australia’s consideration of a Japanese vessel for a new group of frigates.

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Dean quoted in Australian media on Australia’s Navy overhaul

On February 23, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an Australian Financial Review article on Australia’s plans to revamp its navy amidst rising global tensions. Dean was also quoted in the Australian on Canberra’s decision to retain a downsized Hunter-class frigate program.

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In the News

Feb 23, 2024

Dean quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald on Australian defense budget

On February 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald, describing the lack of an Australian defense budget increase as a “political own goal.”

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