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The Australia-Republic of Korea Relations: From Bilateral to Regional

On 20 August 2018, Australia’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (ROK), Mr James Choi, joined the Perth USAsia Centre for a private roundtable luncheon under the Chatham House Rule which focused on the Australia-ROK relationship.

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The Indo-Pacific: A Western Australian Perspective

Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ms Frances Adamson, delivered a keynote on "The Indo-Pacific: A Western Australian Perspective" on 7 August 2018.

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Deconstructing the Indo-Pacific

On 27 July 2018 the Perth USAsia Centre hosted Dr Thomas Wilkins for a private roundtable luncheon to discuss foreign policy approaches to the “Indo-Pacific” regional construct. 

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Gordon's Newsletter: July 2018 (Part 2)

In the second part of July's newsletter, Gordon reflects on this past month and also launches the "Economics in the Indo-Pacific" Series with two key publications focused on the CPTPP and the Australia-Korea investment relationship respectively.

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Gordon's Reading List - July 2018

Professor Gordon Flake shares his reading list and reflects upon the writing that has shaped his thinking in this past month.

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Unpacking the Complexity of Sino-Australia Relations

Mr Graham Fletcher, First Assistant Secretary in the North Asia Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Mr Christopher Lim, Australia’s Consul-General to Chengdu discussed the complexity of Sino-Australian relations.

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Australia - ASEAN Shared Prosperity

Australia's Ambassador to ASEAN, Ambassador Jane Duke, discussed Australia and ASEAN and the strategic opportunities for shared prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Gordon's Newsletter: July 2018 (Part 1)

Professor Gordon Flake, CEO, discusses the recent appointment of Mr Peter Varghese AO as a Distinguished Fellow, his upcoming trip to India in August and the upcoming conferences in October.

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The Launch of In The Zone in Tokyo, Japan at Keio University

On Wednesday 13 June 2018, the Perth USAsia Centre in collaboration with Keio University launched its annual conference In The Zone. This year’s topic focuses on ‘the Zone Above’. Given the investment centre of space is shifting towards leading economies in the Indo-Pacific, we must think together about shared opportunities and risks around the zone above.

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