Thank you to those who joined ASPI DC for the third installment of Policy in the Pub at The Crown & Crow in the popular Logan Circle neighborhood.
On the 2nd of May, attendees hailing from all corners of Washington came together to discuss policy over a pint.
The event merged the perspectives of Australian and American government representatives, think tank experts, fellows, and academics on a variety of topics—for example, how the commercial, governmental, and research sectors of aerospace can better collaborate to achieve common goals.
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ASPI DC is proud to be an official launch partner of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy’s Tech Diplomacy Academy. The non-profit Tech Diplomacy Academy is the world’s first and only online education platform for learning about the intersection of emerging technology, business and foreign policy.
The Tech Diplomacy Academy offers short, one-hour, online, on-demand courses led by acclaimed technology experts, domestic and foreign policy practitioners, and multi-sector industry leaders.
ASPI DC Director Adam Leslie says, “Tech diplomacy is increasingly vital in bridging the gap between technological advancement and international relations. Challenging technology leaps in AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy, require global management.”
“The Krach Institute’s Tech Diplomacy Academy will play an important role in fostering coordinated and equitable tech policies, enhancing global stability and fostering international innovation partnerships.”
Learn more about the world first Tech Diplomacy Academy here.
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On 21 March, ASPI’s Director of Defence Strategy and National Security, Rebecca Shrimpton, testified for the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s (USCC) hearing on ‘China’s Evolving Counter Intervention Capabilities and Implications for the United States and Indo-Pacific Allies and Partner’.
The testimony examined the challenges posed by China’s rise and the impact on Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. It also reiterated the need for Western strategists to develop a better understanding of Chinese strategic thinking to effectively counter China. During the testimony, Ms Shrimpton highlighted the concept of “active defence”, which she argued demonstrated that China’s national security strategy extends to pre-emptive offensive operations including the grey zone phase.
With this understanding in mind, the testimony explored China’s military modernisation with respect to its naval, air and space forces. Through PLA activities such as the creation of forward bases in the South China Sea and provision of policing capabilities to Pacific Island countries, China has significantly increased its footprint within the Indo-Pacific region. Outside of the military domain, China has also used political interference and economic coercion to increase its influence in Australia.
As made clear in the 2023 Australian Defence Strategic Review and the 2020 Defence Strategic Update, the challenges posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region show that Australia no longer has ten years, or necessarily any, strategic warning time in the event of a major power conflict. In this context, Ms Shrimpton recommended Australia boost its integrated deterrence and increase burden sharing with its ally, the United States. The importance of cooperating with likeminded partners through minilateral formats such as AUKUS, the Australia-US-Japan trilateral and the Quad was also explored.
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On 13 March, ASPI DC welcomed Australian Army Chief Lt. General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC for a roundtable discussion moderated by Senior Analyst Dr Nishank Motwani at the Australian Embassy in Washington, DC.
The discussion explored the changing deterrence dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.
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On 12 April, ASPI DC Senior Analyst Dr Nishank Motwani joined the opening panel at Yale’s inaugural GeoTech Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
The session focused on AI, deterrence, and technology within the framework of AUKUS and featured CSIS Senior Fellow and Australia Chair Dr Charles Edel; Laura Farhall, Minister-Counsellor for Defence Acquisition and Technology; and Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery, Senior Director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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On 12 April, ASPI DC Director Adam Leslie joined a panel discussion on the Quad’s technology potential and strengthening connectivity in the Indo-Pacific at Yale’s inaugural GeoTech Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
The panel discussion featured Channing Lee, Associate Director for Foreign Policy at the Special Competitive Studies Project; Vikram Singh, Senior Advisor to the Asia Program at the United States Institute of Peace; and Dr William Chou, Japan Chair fellow at the Hudson Institute.
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Joining Dr. Tarapore on the panel to discuss the different levers available to Delhi to deter aggression against Taiwan were Bonnie Glaser, Managing Director of the Asia Pacific program at the German Marshall Fund of the United States; Russell Hsiao, Executive Director of the Global Taiwan Institute; and Dr. Joel Wuthnow, Senior Research Fellow in the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs at the National Defense University; and ASPI Senior Analyst Dr. Greg Brown.
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On 3 April, ASPI DC Senior Analyst Dr Nishank Motwani hosted a roundtable discussion with the Space Industry Association of Australia, featuring delegates from the Australian and American space industries.
The roundtable brought together leading figures from the two countries and focused on enhancing linkages and furthering collaboration across the commercial, government, and research sectors.
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On 28 March, ASPI DC was delighted to host the second installment of Policy in the Pub in Washington DC. The ASPI DC team welcomed over sixty attendees, representing Australian and American government, think tanks, industry, academia and Congress, among other backgrounds.
Team DC would like to thank all who attended and look forward to making new connections at the next event!
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On 19 March, ASPI DC co-hosted the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Business Executives for National Security (BENS) for a roundtable.
The event included a discussion on Chinese industrial espionage focused on the commercial sector with Glenn Chafetz, Director of 2430 Group; as well as a conversation with General Tim Ray (USAF, ret’d), the CEO of BENS on mobilising the private sector to support national security and defence.
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