CSIS Australia Chair

Foreign Affairs piece I co-authored with Charles Edel on America's missing ground game in the Pacific. Sufficient and effective diplomatic presence is necessary to continue moving the U.S.-Pacific partnership forward. CSIS Australia Chair ; Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) https://lnkd.in/gRTBCcMs

Tuvalu is facing a crisis: freshwater scarcity. The Asian Development Bank's recently approved Funafuti Water Supply and Sanitation Project addresses these challenges in the capital, but more efforts are needed to support the outer islands. Check out my latest piece to see how this project is a crucial step toward long-term water security in one of the world's most vulnerable nations.

Niue’s decision to establish an honorary consulate in Tokyo is more than just a diplomatic milestone; it represents a calculated effort to enhance its international presence, strengthen ties with Japan, and boost economic and cultural exchanges. In a world where small island nations face unique challenges, this step underscores the importance of visibility, resilience, and sovereignty. Check out my latest piece to dive deeper!

Spoke to VOA WH correspondent Anita Powell on the upcoming Quad leaders' summit. CSIS Australia Chair https://lnkd.in/eqebURE4

To help promote strategic stability in the Taiwan Strait, the CSIS Australia Chair and CSIS Japan Chair examine how the United States, Japan, and Australia can strengthen their cooperation across the economic, diplomatic, and military domains. Dive in: https://lnkd.in/eDeTMi-Y

Pacific Island nations face significant threats of cultural erosion due to globalization, modernization, and external influences. Understanding the role of the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in countering this is crucial.?Check out my latest article in The Diplomat to see how FestPAC is vital for preserving cultural identity and heritage.? https://lnkd.in/gK7WSQvN

Excited to publish the below report on re-thinking how we approach health system development in the Pacific, which I co-authored with Eileen Natuzzi, MD, MPH. Check it out below or on the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) site. CSIS Australia Chair. https://lnkd.in/dqmvQBEg

Join Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Australia Chair Dr. Charles Edel and Senior Fellow Kathryn Hendel Paik on July 10th at 5pm ET for a discussion on Girt by Sea with authors Bec Strating and Joanne Wallis. The discussion will cover six maritime domains central to the Australia's national interests and how the country should understand its strategic challenges. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxvGfuvz

?? Event update: Andrew Light, Assistant Secretary, International Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), & Geoffrey Pyatt, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State, will be speaking on the 'U.S.-India Clean Energy Federal Cooperation' panel, moderated by Dr. Shashwat Kumar, at CSIS Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies' "U.S.-India?Clean Energy Event" on June 18. Keynote speeches will be given by Amb. Sripriya Ranganathan, and Mr. Richard Duke. ??: bit.ly/45n3VNu

If you missed it, you can watch the recording of Senior Fellow Kathryn Hendel Paik's conversation with author Edward Cavanough on his book "Divided Isles: Solomon Islands and the China Switch" here: https://lnkd.in/gbZkdy26