🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Significance of the region for global security and prosperity.
- How U.S.-China competition affects regional security in the Pacific.
- Strategic implications for Australia’s defence and logistics.
- The significance of Pacific islands in global trade and military positioning.
- Allied cooperation to secure maritime routes and infrastructure.
Guests:
John Hennessey-Niland
John is a former U.S. Ambassador to Palau and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Australia. He is now a lecturer at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. With over 35 years of diplomatic experience, he has played key roles in shaping U.S. policies in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on military logistics, strategic alliances, and regional stability.
Cap. Matt Ort (ret)
Matt is a former U.S. Naval Attache to Australia and the Managing Partner at Vaxa Bureau USA. He brings extensive expertise in defence strategy and international relations, having served as a senior military adviser and naval attaché in Australia. His work focuses on the Pacific’s evolving dynamics, logistics, and geopolitical risks.
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