American Global Strategies and Julie Bishop & Partners Form…

Event summary

American Global Strategies (AGS) and Julie Bishop & Partners (JBP) announced a strategic alliance on October 12, 2026.
The partnership combines AGS's U.S. geopolitical advisory expertise with JBP's Australian strategic insights.
Focus areas include mining, critical minerals, energy, defense, and technology sectors in the Indo-Pacific.
AGS was co-founded by former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien and Alexander B. Gray.
Julie Bishop, former Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, leads JBP.

The big picture

The alliance underscores the growing interdependence of U.S. and Australian strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in sectors critical to national security and economic stability. As geopolitical tensions rise, advisory firms with deep government ties are positioning themselves to help corporations navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and security landscape. The partnership reflects a broader trend of cross-border collaborations aimed at providing holistic strategic guidance in an era of heightened geopolitical risk.

What we're watching

Alliance Impact: How the combined U.S.-Australia expertise will differentiate AGS and JBP in the Indo-Pacific advisory space.
Sector Focus: Whether the alliance can effectively address the complex regulatory and security challenges in mining and critical minerals.
Market Expansion: The pace at which the partnership can expand its client base beyond existing networks in the U.S. and Australia.