Roundtable Discussion with Michael Mazza, Senior Director for Research at the Institute of Indo-Pacific Security Date: Wednesday, 10 June, 2026Location: Winthrop Hall, The University of Western Australia Event details The Perth USAsia Centre is pleased to host a roundtable discussion with Michael Mazza, Senior Director for Research at the Institute of Indo-Pacific Security. This timely, […]
Explainer Series Indo-Pacific explainer:Europe’s growing engagement in the Indo-Pacific 6 May 2026 Despite the geographic distance, Europe is rapidly deepening its stake in the Indo-Pacific. As our strategic and economic spheres converge, European nations are expanding trade, investment, and security ties across the region. For Australia, this Indo-Pacific pivot and the EU-Australia free trade deal […]
The 2026 National Defence Strategy: Well designed, poorly timed? The 2026 National Defence Strategy maintains the core focus of its predecessor, while addressing the needs of our current strategic environment. But are we moving fast enough? Dr Andrew Dowse AOPrincipal Research Adviser: Defence and Security Strategy, Perth USAsia Centre 1 May 2026 Key takeaways Defence […]
Indian Ocean Defence and Security 2026 Conference and Exhibition Dates: 25th – 28th May 2026Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre The Indian Ocean Defence and Security (IODS) 2026 Conference and Exhibition brings together senior leaders from government, defence, industry, and academia to explore regional defence and security priorities, sovereign industrial growth, and global cooperation. The […]
Roundtable Discussion with Mr Greg Moriarty AO, Ambassador-Designate to the United States of America Date: Friday, 1 May, 2026Location: The University of Western Australia Event summary On 1 May, 2026, the Centre was pleased to host a roundtable discussion with Greg Moriarty AO, Australian Ambassador-designate to the United States. At a time of rapid global change, international […]
Nikkei Asia Forum 2026, Perth Date: Tuesday, 28 April, 2026Location: CBD and Online Navigating Unprecedented Challenges: Japan-Australia Partnership for Economic Security & Strategic Investment The Nikkei Asia Forum Perth 2026, themed ‘Navigating Unprecedented Challenges: Japan–Australia Partnership for Economic Security & Strategic Investment‘, aims to explore the multifaceted Japan–Australia partnership against the backdrop of Japan’s new […]
Roundtable Discussion with Stephen Smith, former Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Chair of the Perth USAsia Centre Board Date: Tuesday, 14 April, 2026Location: Winthrop Hall, The University of Western Australia Event summary The Perth USAsia Centre was pleased to host a closed-door roundtable discussion with Stephen Smith, former Australian High Commissioner to the […]
Microcredential Information Session for High School Students (Online) The Perth USAsia Centre (the Centre) has entered a two-year strategic partnership with the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA), launching Education Beyond the Horizon: AISWA–Perth USAsia Centre Strategic Partnership. Dr Lisa Cluett from the Centre will deliver this Microcredential Information Session to AISWA member […]
Microcredential Information Session for Professionals (Online) Join Dr Lisa Cluett from the Perth USAsia Centre to learn more about our fully online microcredential, Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Understanding Our Strategic Connections to Asia, and how it can deepen your understanding of Australia’s role in the region. Date: 25 March 2026Time: 2.00pm – 2.30pm (AWST)Access: a Teams link […]
Indo-Pacific Insight Series Vol 28 Global Good, Global Goods: Envisioning a CAN-AUS Resource Alliance February 2026Heather Exner-Pirot, Andrew Pickford, and Wolfgang Alschner In this report the authors examine how Canada and Australia can strengthen their geopolitical influence by coordinating resource policies and supporting more secure and stable global supply chains. Drawing on their shared political, […]