Jennifer Jackett

Jennifer Jackett is a Sir Roland Wilson Scholar and PhD candidate at the Australian National University (ANU) National Security College, focusing on US-China competition for technological leadership. She is also a Non-Resident Fellow at the Foreign Policy and Defence Program of the United States Studies Centre (Sydney University) and a former Senior Adviser in the Australian Government's Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

• Education: Master of National Security Policy (ANU), Bachelor of Liberal Studies (First Class Honours in Geography) with University Medal (Sydney University)
• Languages: Spanish, Arabic

Her research bridges national security, economic policy, and social policymaking, with expertise in Digital Technologies, Emerging Technology, Cyber, and Advanced Capabilities. Her 2024 analysis on Trump 2.0 emphasizes Australia's strategic alignment with US interests through AUKUS, deterrence frameworks, and technology cooperation.

Scientific Awards:

• Joan Uhr Prize for Outstanding Public Policy Research (2021)
• Young Woman to Watch by Young Australians in International Affairs (2022)

Jackett advises on national security policy and contributes to media platforms like The Australian and The Interpreter, while serving on the Institute for Regional Security's Board of Directors since 2018.