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Allies and partners
Evolving partnerships like the Quad, AUKUS, and the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue with Japan add further depth to the US-Australia alliance. Ensuring that these minilateral relationships keep pace with developments in their constituent bilateral partnerships is essential for Australian strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.
Experts on Allies and partners
Esther Soulard
Senior Research Associate, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre
Dr Gorana Grgic
Senior Lecturer in US Politics and Foreign PolicyUnited States Studies Centre
Professor Peter Dean
Director, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre
Associate Professor David Smith
Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign PolicyUnited States Studies Centre (jointly appointed with the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Sydney)
Dr Lavina Lee
Non-Resident Senior FellowUnited States Studies Centre
Tom Corben
Research Fellow, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre
17 September 2025
Join international experts across government, business and research as they share their insights on the discussions happening in Washington, Canberra and Tokyo, and what they mean for US allies and partners around the world.
1 July 2025
1 July 2025
Brief byCommander Phil Johnston RAN
25 June 2025
In the news byTom Corben
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17 June 2025
In the news byDr Michael J. Green
16 June 2025
Commentary byDr Michael J. Green
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6 June 2025
Interview byProfessor Peter Dean