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In May 2026, the United States Studies Centre, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, hosted a Track 1.5 Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Canberra. The following report highlights the key themes and policy insights that emerged from the discussions.
6 October 2026
Can Australia, Japan and the United States turn closer defence ties into credible deterrence? Four experts explore what it will take to put their shared strategy into action along the First Island Chain — and where the toughest challenges lie.
15 September 2026
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