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The case for a Pacific defence pact
Hear from one of America's most respected voices on Asia as he presents his ambitious and far-reaching proposal for regional security. Ely Ratner will make the case for a new collective defence pact in the Indo-Pacific, designed to maintain deterrence and preserve peace in the face of China's rapid military buildup.
Ely Ratner served as US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs in the Biden administration. From 2015 to 2017, he was Deputy National Security Advisor to then Vice President Joe Biden.
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Ely Ratner
Dr. Ely Ratner is a principal at The Marathon Initiative and a senior adviser at Clarion Strategies.
Michael Fullilove
Dr Michael Fullilove AM is the Executive Director of the Lowy Institute.
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