Co-hosted by ASPI, CNAS, and RUSI, the third annual AUKUS Trilateral Dialogue took place on 20 and 21 June in Washington, DC. The two-day event brought together representatives from public office, academia, think tanks, and private industry across all three partner countries to discuss the progression, regional reactions, and broader strategic implications of AUKUS Pillars I and II. The dialogue produced robust conversation on key questions, for example, how Pillar II can generate deterrent effects as well as mobilize private capital for national security purposes, how to address workforce and industrial capacity opportunities and challenges, and what is on the horizon for the legislative agenda.

On the evening of 20 June, as part of the TriLateral, ASPI partnered with the Embassy of Australia in Washington to host a reception. Guests engaged in fruitful chatter while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, Australian wine, and the signature drink of the night, the world's first 'TriLatini,' a true celebration in full spirit of the AUKUS partnership. 
During the second day of the conference, Dr. Nishank Motwani, ASPI DC Senior Analyst, moderated "AUKUS: Taking Stock and Looking Forward", a public discussion with Senator Tim Kaine, United States Senator, D-VA; Dr. Philip Shetler-Jones, RUSI Senior Research Fellow, Indo-Pacific Security; Madeline Mortelmans, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategies, Plans and Capabilities; Paul Myler, Deputy Head of Mission for the Embassy of Australia, Washington DC; Matthew D. Steinhelfer, AUKUS Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of State; and Dr. Trevor Taylor, Director of the Defence, Industries and Society Programme.

Stay tuned for a more in-depth analysis of some of the key takeaways from the forum.