Jennifer Parker
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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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
Australia· 2026-05-31
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 gambleAustralia· 2026-03-01
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
United Kingdom· 2026-01-24
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 warnsAustralia· 2026-01-11
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?Australia· 2025-11-17
Jennifer Parker believes too much has been read into Trump’s comments on Taiwan.
Inside the Trump-Anthony Albanese meeting, Xi Jinping hovered, but wasn’t in the roomAustralia· 2025-10-24
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 AUKUSAustralia· 2025-10-23
Jennifer Parker discussed China's military capabilities and their implications.
Xi, Putin, Kim and the optics of a new world order | ChinaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-06
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 | ChinaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
Jennifer Parker emphasized the importance of not underestimating China's military capabilities.
Kineska parada moći: Ključne poruke sa vojnog defilea u Pekingu
Serbia· 2025-09-03
Jennifer Parker is a former anti-submarine warfare officer in the Australian Navy.
Επίδειξη ισχύος από την Κίνα: Υπερηχητικοί πύραυλοι, stealth drοnes και ρομποτικοί «λύκοι»
Greece· 2025-09-03
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?Australia· 2025-08-29Defence expert Jennifer Parker believes the proposal doesn’t make sense.
Scott Morrison thinks this beachside port should house Australia’s next joint US baseAustralia· 2025-07-24
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
New Zealand· 2025-07-15
Former Australian naval officer Jennifer Parker highlighted the need for scrutiny of China's expanding maritime reach.
China mapping seabeds near Taiwan
Taiwan· 2025-07-11
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: reportTaiwan· 2025-07-11Jennifer Parker emphasizes the need to closely monitor China's expanding maritime dominance.
Çin hazırlıklara başladı: ABD ihtimali masada
Turkey· 2025-07-10
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 conflictAustralia· 2025-07-04Jennifer 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 defenceAustralia· 2025-06-28
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
Switzerland· 2025-05-12
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 campaignAustralia· 2025-04-02
Jennifer Parker wrote about Australia's strategic vulnerabilities in the current global context.
History is calling Anthony Albanese. Will he listen?Australia· 2025-02-28
Jennifer Parker, an expert associate, emphasized the need for more ships in the water.
Marles slaps down official over key navy contractAustralia· 2025-02-28
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?Australia· 2025-02-28
Jennifer Parker is a defence and national security expert associate at the ANU’s National Security College.
If we panic, Xi wins propaganda warAustralia· 2025-02-27Defense analyst Jennifer Parker, a former Australian naval officer, wrote in a blog post Sunday that the Chinese ships did not violate international law.
Australia found out about Chinese navy live-fire drills through a commercial pilot, official says
United States· 2025-02-25
Jennifer Parker, a marine expert and former officer in the Australian Navy, wrote that China aims to demonstrate its naval capabilities in the region.
Chinesisches Manöver verunsichert Australien und NeuseelandSwitzerland· 2025-02-24
Jennifer Parker, an expert associate of Australia’s National Security College, said Chinese warships rarely traveled so far south along the nation’s east coast.
Chinese warships off Australia trackedTaiwan· 2025-02-21