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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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 ownership
Australia· 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 Washington
New 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
