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Nov 7, 2023

What to expect from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum

By Niels Graham

On November 15th US will host the Annual APEC Forum. There, the US is expected to make major announcements around its regional trade agreement, bilateral investment commitments, and a meeting with China's Xi Jinping.

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Oct 20, 2023

Roberts featured as guest on San Francisco Experience podcast

On October 19, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts spoke on an episode of the San Francisco Experience podcast, where he discussed the recent meeting of the Five Eyes intelligence chiefs in Silicon Valley. He explained that this unprecedented meeting was a response to a massive push in Chinese espionage to steal cutting-edge technology. […]

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Oct 16, 2023

Novak quoted in VOA on great power competition in the Pacific Islands

On October 13, IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Voice of America on great power competition in the Pacific Islands. Novak stated that “Pacific Island countries will continue to demand that partners strike a balance between development and security assistance, as well as embrace their definition of security, which includes climate change.” 

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Oct 10, 2023

Novak quoted in Sydney Morning Herald on developing Timor-Leste—PRC partnership

On October 9, IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald on the signing of a new Comprehensive Strategic Framework agreement between Timor-Leste and the PRC. Novak explained that the agreement was not a surprise, and in fact “codifies a lot of things that were already happening between the two countries […]

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Sep 29, 2023

Novak quoted in the Guardian on PRC–Timor-Leste partnership

On September 28, IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in the Guardian. He comments on the strategic implications of a recent joint statement between the PRC and Timor-Leste, explaining that “the People’s Republic of China (PRC) would stand to benefit from increasing its influence in Timor-Leste,” but may hesitate to make large investments in […]

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Sep 26, 2023

Dean interviewed by Sky News on Australian Defence Force personnel challenges

On September 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean spoke with Sky News Australia about the Australian Defence Force’s difficulties with recruitment and retention. He explained, “There’s a large number of very big Defence Department projects going on…Combine that with the fact that the numbers in the public service…are actually going backwards, and what we’re […]

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Dean referenced in Canadian Naval Review article on Australian naval fleet

On September 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean’s analysis was referenced in a Canadian Naval Review article about the potential reduction of several Hunter-class frigates in the Australian naval surface fleet. The article states that according to Dean, “going ahead with the Hunter-class frigates would make it difficult to free up funds for other […]

Australia Defense Policy

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Aug 28, 2023

Dean quoted in the New York Times, Newser, and Sydney Morning Herald

On August 27, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter J. Dean was quoted in the New York Times and Newser regarding the recent crash of a US Marines aircraft that killed at least three service members. On August 26, his comments on the value of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia were featured in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Australia China

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Jul 24, 2023

Cheverton in War on the Rocks on enhancing allied defense cooperation

Deborah Cheverton identifies the three main areas in US defense strategy to improve integrated deterrence and US-allied cooperation.

Australia Defense Policy

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Jul 12, 2023

Dean in ABC News

On July 12, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean was quoted in Australian Broadcasting Corporation to discuss Japanese troops providing artillery fire to help Australian soldiers seize ground against a fictitious enemy. He emphasizes that these drills prove that the two militaries can operate together in kinetic live-fire situations.

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