A leading foreign policy think tank focused on Indo-Pacific strategy.
Perth USAsia Centre
Through our research and educational activities, we strengthen strategic thinking between Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the United States and engage thought leaders to address challenges and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Indo-Pacific Explainer:
Critical Infrastructure
From power grids and water systems to transportation networks and digital communications, critical infrastructure forms the backbone of our society and economy. This explainer explores what makes infrastructure “critical” and why safeguarding it has become a top priority for governments, businesses, and communities.
Indo-Pacific Analysis Briefs
Pragmatism and ambition: Indonesia’s foreign policy under Prabowo
Under Indonesia’s new President, Prabowo Subianto, a nonaligned stance and emphasis on economic development remain central pillars of Indonesian foreign policy. However, Prabowo’s ambition to elevate Indonesia’s international profile signals a notable shift in the style and direction of Indonesia’s external engagement. While Australia’s relationship with Indonesia will remain cooperative, Canberra must navigate differing strategic outlooks and changes to Jakarta’s policy process.
Indo-Pacific Insight Series
Technopolitik: Technology,
geostrategic competition and warfare
Senior Fellow Alana Ford examines how advanced technologies – AI, cyber tools, autonomous systems – are reshaping power, alliances, and conflict in the Indo-Pacific. Drawing on case studies from drone warfare to disinformation and infrastructure attacks, she explores emerging threats like AI-driven influence and quantum disruption, offering urgent insights for policymakers, industry leaders, and citizens on how Australia can stay ahead.
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Online courses
Learn more about geopolitics with a microcredential on international relations
Our range of microcredentials, masterclasses and sprintclasses provides education that advances Australia’s engagement and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
Courses are developed and delivered by the Perth USAsia Centre team and can be completed 100% online, giving you the flexibility to learn wherever, and whenever, suits you.
Latest insights and updates
- First Nations trade and investment missions – getting the fundamentals right
- Inaugural Australian First-Nations business mission to boost the Australia-India mining partnership
- The Northern Territory: A strategic partner for defence industry and allied cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
- First Nations business ties with India
- Roundtable discussion with H.E. Jeff Robinson
- Critical Infrastructure