Jennifer Parker

Jennifer Parker

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Jennifer Parker is an expert associate at Australia's National Security College and a former naval officer. She specializes in maritime security and has commented on the implications of Chinese naval activities in the Pacific region. Parker has noted that the recent deployment of Chinese warships along Australia's east coast is part of a broader trend of power projection by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy), indicating a shift in regional dynamics and the potential for increased military presence in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

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Expert Jennifer Parker notes that 'Wildberries' is important for both the civilian economy and supplies certain equipment to the Russian military.

Ukraina įvykdė esminį karo pokytį, kuriuo Putinas yra labai nepatenkintas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-08-09
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Former naval officer Jennifer Parker said Australia was likely to examine acquiring Britain’s planned Type 91 missile barge.

Australian military plan to build ‘drone ships’ could look to Britain to replace US as a partner
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-29
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Former naval officer Jennifer Parker agreed that Australia would likely abandon the idea of large optionally crewed vessels.

Why the government’s push for large, optionally crewed warships is in doubt
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-26
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Maritime expert Jennifer Parker believed it was most likely a JL-2 missile.

Australia, US criticise Beijing over lack of notice for ICBM launch into Pacific
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-07
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Jennifer Parker, an Australian security expert, states that the current discussion about an alternative is harmful.

Ist Aukus auf Kurs, oder braucht es einen Plan B?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-25
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Former naval officer Jennifer Parker said she supported the decision, while acknowledging there were downsides to the move.

US downgrades AUKUS sub to second-hand version
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-31
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Jennifer Parker is an adjunct professor with the University of Western Australia Defence and Security Institute.

The stakes for Australia in Trump’s Middle East gamble
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-01
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Jennifer Parker criticized Trump's remarks as deeply disrespectful to those who served under the Nato-led mission.

‘Unfathomable’: Australian veterans disgusted by Trump’s claim allied troops ‘stayed a little back’ from frontline | Donald Trump
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-24
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Jennifer Parker, a maritime security expert at UNSW, said she respected Mathias’ expertise and acknowledged there were huge problems with the current UK submarine service.

UK submarine service woes could sink Australia's nuclear submarine plans, expert warns
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-11
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Jennifer Parker, an adjunct fellow in naval studies at the University of NSW, comments on the uncertainty surrounding the US's support for South Korea.

What does South Korea’s nuclear subs deal with Trump mean for Australia?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-17
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Jennifer Parker, a naval expert, stated that the US sees SRF-W as one of the most significant benefits of AUKUS.

US seeks to entrench presence in Australia under AUKUS
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-23
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Jennifer Parker discussed China's military capabilities and their implications.

Xi, Putin, Kim and the optics of a new world order | China
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-06
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Jennifer Parker said it was important to 'break apart' real capability from what she called China’s information warfare campaign.

Military reveals and bold messaging: five key takeaways from China’s big parade | China
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
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Jennifer Parker emphasized the importance of not underestimating China's military capabilities.

Kineska parada moći: Ključne poruke sa vojnog defilea u Pekingu
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-09-03
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Jennifer Parker is a defence and national security expert associate at the ANU’s National Security College.

If there’s a war in the Pacific, who defends Australia?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-29
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Defence expert Jennifer Parker believes the proposal doesn’t make sense.

Scott Morrison thinks this beachside port should house Australia’s next joint US base
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-24
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Jennifer Parker is Simona's mother and Reign's grandmother, who supported Simona during her pregnancy.

Tyla’s crusade: The grieving mum who wants her son’s death to make a difference
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-15
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Former Australian naval officer Jennifer Parker highlighted the need for scrutiny of China's expanding maritime reach.

China mapping seabeds near Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-11
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Jennifer Parker is a former Australian naval officer and an expert associate at the National Security College of Australian National University.

China mapping strategic seabed off Taiwan: report
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-11
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Jennifer Parker emphasizes the need to closely monitor China's expanding maritime dominance.

Çin hazırlıklara başladı: ABD ihtimali masada
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2025-07-10
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Jennifer Parker is a defence and national security expert associate at the ANU’s National Security College.

Australia must be prepared to act in regional conflict
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-04
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Jennifer Parker, a former naval officer and expert associate at the ANU’s National Security College, says the national priority should be to 'just get a ship'.

A $10b deal about more than defence
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-28
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Jennifer Parker, a strategy expert, emphasizes the importance of Australia to the US due to its geographical location.

wie wichtig Australien für die USA ist
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-12
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Jennifer Parker, a former naval officer and expert associate at the Australian National University’s National Security College, said China has had a record of using civilian vessels for military purposes.

Beijing denounces spy vessel claims as smear campaign
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-04-02
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Jennifer Parker wrote about Australia's strategic vulnerabilities in the current global context.

History is calling Anthony Albanese. Will he listen?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-28
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Jennifer Parker, an expert associate, emphasized the need for more ships in the water.

Marles slaps down official over key navy contract
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-28
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Jennifer Parker, a former Royal Australian Navy officer, says there is an urgent need for a stronger navy.

Has Trump’s presidency splintered Australia’s US reliance?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-28
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Jennifer Parker is a defence and national security expert associate at the ANU’s National Security College.

If we panic, Xi wins propaganda war
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-27
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