Defence
Experts on Defence

Kester Abbott
Research AssociateUnited States Studies Centre
Olivia Shen
Director, Strategic TechnologiesUnited States Studies Centre
Shizuka Takada
Research AssociateUnited States Studies Centre
Sophie Mayo
Non-Resident Fellow, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre
Dr Peter Connolly, DSC, CSC
Non-Resident Senior FellowUnited States Studies Centre
Tom Corben
Research Fellow, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre17 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.





