Rowan Callick

Rowan Callick is an experienced journalist and academic affiliated with Griffith University and the ANU National Security College. As an Industry Fellow at Griffith University’s Asia Institute and an Expert Associate at the Australian National University National Security College, he focuses on China and Indo-Pacific affairs.

Education

• BA Honours, Exeter University (UK)

Research Interests

His work centers on contemporary China, including political structures (Party Time: Who Runs China And How), Indo-Pacific geopolitics, and Papua New Guinea’s regional role. He analyzes leadership dynamics in authoritarian regimes and Australia’s strategic responses to China’s global influence.

Scientific Awards & Honors

• Two-time Walkley Award winner
• Australian Journalist of the Year
• Recipient of the OBE in 2015
• Honorary Fellow, Australian Institute for International Affairs

Advisory Roles

Rowan serves on the boards of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, La Trobe University: Asia, Australia China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney, and the Australia Taiwan Business Council.