At this business lunch, we will explore The Australia-UK defence industry partnership, with guest speaker the Right Honourable Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the UK’s former Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific, and Minister for Defence Procurement. The AUKUS partnership will see the UK and Australia’s defence industries grow closer than ever before. And with the world still […]
In an era where information flows freely and rapidly, disinformation and foreign interference have emerged as significant threats to Australia’s economy, democratic institutions and societal stability. The digital revolution has amplified the speed, precision, and scale of these campaigns, making them more pervasive and sophisticated than ever. As highlighted in our recent research, the Indo-Pacific […]
On Tuesday 11 March, the Perth USAsia Centre hosted a foreign policy roundtable, with prominent members of the WA business, government and academic communities. During the event, CEO Professor Gordon Flake reflected on the Munich Security Conference where US Vice President, JD Vance shocked world leaders when he criticised Europe’s state of democracy and emphasised Trump […]
The Perth USAsia Centre hosted a briefing with German MP Volkmar Klein, Chair of the German-Pacific Parliamentary Friendship Group, and Bertil Wenger, Director Regional Programme Australia and the Pacific at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. From participating in regional military exercises to supporting diversified critical minerals and energy supply chains, Germany’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific is […]
Guest alumnus Microcredential alumnus Rachel Falzon will be joining us to share her experience of the course, and how the skills she gained are applicable in her day to day work moving forward. Rachel is an executive consultant with a focus on strategic planning and business operations. Her background spans over 15 years across defence, […]
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From 24–29 November, the Perth USAsia Centre hosted the ‘Unveiling the Indo-Pacific’ workshop in partnership with Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), with support from Invest & Trade WA. Over five days, 15 emerging leaders from UII explored shared challenges and opportunities in the Indonesia-Australia relationship. The program featured expert discussions on key trends shaping the Indo-Pacific ranging from […]
Speakers Jo Feldman is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright who has been advising the International Seabed Authority on the regulatory regime for for deep sea mining in international waters. She also advises governments, mining, shipping, and energy companies on international trade and investment, ESG, and international arbitration. Previously, Jo was a diplomat and international […]