Roundtable Discussion with Melanie Brock AM, one of Australia’s leading Japan specialists Date: Monday, 29 April, 2026Location: Winthrop Hall, The University of Western Australia The Perth USAsia Centre is pleased to host an exclusive roundtable discussion with one of Australia’s leading Japan specialists, Melanie Brock AM, moderated by Paula Rogers. This high-level conversation will explore […]
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 […]
Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief Vol 61 50 years after NARA: The evolution and future of the Australia-Japan energy partnership February 2026By Aaron Magunna Aaron Magunna is an Associate Research Fellow at the Perth USAsia Centre and a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland. He is also a Research Associate at the Second Cold War Observatory […]
Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief Vol 60 Japanese engagement in the Indian Ocean region February 2026By Kathryn Froend Key Messages ↗ Though an ocean away, Japan’s prosperity is directly linked to the Indian Ocean region as it relies heavily on its sea routes for energy and trade. ↗ Tokyo’s deep integration across the breadth of the region […]
2026 Japan Symposium Dialogue Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the NARA Treaty Date: Thursday, 26 February, 2025Time: 5:30pm AWSTLocation: The University of Western Australia This symposium is by invitation only to the Perth USAsia Centre network of senior leaders and industry experts. Let us know if you would like to be considered for our events and […]
2025 Japan Symposium Dialogue Outcomes Towards an Australia-Japan partnership in advanced manufacturing August 2025 The international environment is undergoing profound and rapid transformation, challenging long-held assumptions about global economics, security, and geopolitics. In an era of such uncertainty, innovative collaboration and good-will between trusted international partners has never been more critical – especially in industries […]
Explainer Series How does South Korea’s private sector shape its economic security? April 2025 Aaron Magunna, PhD Candidate, The University of Queensland. Aaron Magunna is a Honorary Fellow at the Perth USAsia Centre and a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland. His research focuses primarily on how India and Japan respond to China–US competition […]
Explainer Series Indo-Pacific Explainer:The South China Sea Conflict Published: 4 April 2025 The South China Sea is a hub for global trade and abundant in marine and energy resources, making it both economically and politically very important. China makes sweeping claims of sovereignty over most of the South China Sea – but these claims conflicts […]
Explainer Series Indo-Pacific Explainer:South Korea Published: 4 April 2025 As an economic powerhouse situated in a tense neighbourhood, South Korea is critical to the Indo-Pacific’s security and prosperity. Shaped by its history of occupation and conflict, South Korea has emerged as a strong supporter of the rules-based international order and a key partner for Australia. And, […]
Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief Vol 52 South Korea’s economic security agenda and the influence of the private sector February 2025 For South Korea, intensifying tensions between China and the United States deepen an already complicated strategic environment in Northeast Asia. China has long been one of South Korea’s most important economic partners. At the same time, […]