Discussing industry policy at the ASPI Defence Conference, Acquisition Technology & Logistics Agency's Dr Osamu Nishiwaki reflected on the need to maintain a strong defence industry if we want deterrence to have a serious meaning. Watch below ⤵️

Next up at ASPI’s Defence Conference Kori Schake 🌻🇺🇦 @kschake.bsky.social discusses the second Trump administration with Bethany 貝書穎 and its implications for allies and partners. Hear her thoughts on what 🇺🇸 abandonment of 🇦🇺 could look like ⤵️

Speaking on the challenges of new technology at the ASPI Defence Conference, former Director-General of Australian Signals Directorate Rachel Noble explained how bifurcation puts democracies at a disadvantage against authoritarian regimes. 🎧 Hear what she had to say ⤵️

In the final panel of ASPI’s 2025 Defence Conference 🇺🇦's Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko drew on 🇺🇦's experience to explain that resilience is not just about government but about all parts of society working together. 📺 Watch ⤵️

'As the country’s role and influence in the region grows, delivering the climate promises of previous administrations will help South Korea maintain its status as a trusted security partner of choice,' writes Afeeya Akhand আফিয়া আখন্দ. aspistrategist.org.au/on-climate-new…

Thanks to all who attended our panel "AI, Alliances, and Action" at #SCSPAIExpo25, exploring how AI, quantum & cloud are reshaping influence, innovation, and deterrence across the Indo-Pacific. Shoutout to Nishank Motwani, Peter Barrett, and Mark Stewart! bit.ly/4dZowvQ

On how 🇮🇳 is rewriting the rules of engagement with 🇵🇰, ASPI USA's Nishank Motwani writes in the The Diplomat: "This is the new normal: a posture of controlled escalation under a nuclear overhang – neither war nor peace, but deterrence by resolve." thediplomat.com/2025/06/no-war…

In the Financial Review, AdamLeslieASPI_USA discusses the Trump administration's review of AUKUS, why the 🇦🇺-🇺🇸 alliance will “remain steadfast” and US efforts to get allies to spend more on defence. Read the article ⤵️ afr.com/policy/foreign…

Quick🧵of initial thoughts on the Trump Administration’s decision to review AUKUS. 1st, let’s not overreact. 🇬🇧 and 🇦🇺 have both ordered reviews of AUKUS and its elements. Now it’s 🇺🇸’s turn, which has some risks but also potential upside.

On the US review of AUKUS, Sophia Gaston tells The Sydney Morning Herald: “We can never be certain of where another government’s review will take them, but Britain and Australia must be confident in the rationale behind AUKUS and its alignment with America’s core goals.” Read 👇smh.com.au/world/north-am…

Happy to contribute some AUKUS math: a review means "show your work." ASPI USA ASPI

'Rather than overreact to the US government’s decision to review AUKUS, Australia should see it as an opportunity to make the strategic and political case for the partnership in Washington,' writes Euan Graham. aspistrategist.org.au/dont-panic-the…

Dr. Nishank Motwani in the The Washington Post: “The U.S. is not building enough submarines as per its own needs ... let alone [to] hand over Virginia-class submarines to Australia.” Despite 🇦🇺 funding, 🇺🇸 shipyards still face major capacity shortfalls. washingtonpost.com/national-secur…

NEW PUBLICATION 📢 In 'Mapping India-Pakistan military power', Raji Pillai, PhD; raji143.bsky.social on BlueSky and Linus Cohen examine the 🇮🇳–🇵🇰 military balance, including defence spending, capabilities and personnel, in the wake of recent clashes between the two nations. 🔖 Read it now ➡️ bit.ly/4kJZB1W

On US concerns about its shipbuilding capacity amid the Pentagon's AUKUS review, ASPI USA's Nishank Motwani tells the The Washington Post: “The US is not building enough submarines as per its own needs... that is a well-known problem.” Read more ⤵️ washingtonpost.com/national-secur…

ASPI USA joined #DIBCon25 to help chart the future of defense innovation. Nishank Motwani spoke on AUKUS surge readiness and AdamLeslieASPI_USA closed: “Deterrence begins not on the battlefield, but in the boardroom, the lab, and the production line.” bit.ly/404aKlM

NEW PODCAST 🎤 In the latest episode of Stop the World, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert joined david wroe to discuss the political shifts taking place in 🇮🇷 amid the 🇮🇱-🇮🇷 conflict, the prospects for a popular uprising and the role of 🇮🇷's nuclear program in politics and society. 🎧 Listen:

On 24 June, ASPI USA hosted the US–Australia Space Roundtable in DC, bringing together South Australian space firms and US leaders. In partnership with Austrade and moderated by Nishank Motwani, discussions covered AUKUS Pillar II, investment, and allied innovation in orbit.

ASPI USA was pleased to join the Tinker and the Primes panel in Oklahoma this week to explore growing Australia–U.S. subnational partnerships. Thanks to Shaina Bennett, Stuart Nutting, Brianna Peake, and Ben Clotworthy for their time and valuable insights!