Justin Bassi
Justin Bassi is the director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, a think tank focused on defense and security policy in Australia. He has emphasized the importance of maintaining strong alliances, particularly with the U.S., and believes that supporting American measures against adversaries like China is crucial for Australia's strategic interests.
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Justin Bassi stated that Beijing is signaling to the world that it has a significant nuclear capability.
La triade nucleare di Xi: la Cina lancia il suo primo missile balistico da un sottomarino. Gli Usa: «Procedura irresponsabile»
Italy· 2026-07-13
Justin Bassi, a former national security advisor of the Australian government, discussed China's missile capabilities in the Pacific.
Thông điệp của Trung Quốc khi phóng tên lửa ra Thái Bình Dương
Vietnam· 2026-07-08
Justin Bassi is a former national security adviser in the Australian government who is now the executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in Canberra.
Why China fired a long-range missile over the Pacific
New Zealand· 2026-07-07
Australian Strategic Policy Institute executive director Justin Bassi said the Chinese test-firing 'represents an escalation in its ongoing military expansion.'
Beijing launch long-range missile into South Pacific following signing of Australia-Fiji defence pact
Australia· 2026-07-06
Australian Strategic Policy Institute executive director Justin Bassi hit out at the Chinese ambassador, accusing him of 'trying to undermine confidence in ASIO.'
July 1 EOFY changes begin; Sydney, Melbourne house prices fall; Trump birthright citizenship bid struck down by US Supreme CourtAustralia· 2026-06-30
Justin Bassi is the executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute who criticized the Chinese ambassador's statements.
Mike Burgess, ASIO lashed by China ambassador Xiao Qian over foreign interference accusationsAustralia· 2026-06-30
Australian Strategic Policy Institute executive director Justin Bassi commented on the implications of China's threats regarding national security.
Chinese firm digs in over Darwin Port ownershipAustralia· 2026-01-29
Bassi predicted that Aukus should be given the green light and confirmed as the foundation of Australia’s security.
Australian minerals, submarines on the agenda as Albanese goes to WashingtonNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
Justin Bassi, the executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, welcomed confirmation of the meeting.
Australian PM to meet US President in October after spruiking social media banAustralia· 2025-09-24
Justin Bassi, the executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, expressed the importance of leaders meeting face to face.
Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump to meet at the White House next monthAustralia· 2025-09-23Justin Bassi commented on Albanese's avoidance of hard conversations with Trump.
How Australia is finally maturing as an international playerAustralia· 2025-07-18
Justin Bassi is a hawkish foreign policy expert and executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
Albanese walks diplomatic tightrope with Xi and TrumpAustralia· 2025-07-11
Justin Bassi argued that Australia should support Trump's measures against adversaries like China and Russia.
Donald Trump is looming over Australia's election
United Kingdom· 2025-05-02
