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Pacific Perspectives on Trump’s Second Term: Uncertainty and Adaptation

With Washington prioritizing America First, partners across the Pacific are weighing their options. Perceptions of a capricious and transactional Washington are creating pressure to reconsider long-standing assumptions about the alliance.

Commentary by Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik, and John Augé — October 6, 2025

The AUKUS Inflection: Seizing the Opportunity to Deliver Deterrence

Nearly four years after its launch, AUKUS faces a pivotal moment. Its success is vital to enhancing deterrence, strengthening allied integration, and stabilizing a rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Report by Abraham M. Denmark and Charles Edel — August 25, 2025

Australia’s 2025 Election: Decisive Labor Majority Amid Liberal Collapse

The Albanese government's landslide reelection gives it a strong mandate to shape both domestic policy and Australia’s strategic role in the region, a critical responsibility as the security environment grows increasingly dangerous and demands greater attention.

Critical Questions by Charles Edel — May 5, 2025

China’s Power Play Across the Pacific

China's recent actions in the Pacific present an unmistakable message to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Commentary by Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik — April 8, 2025