Assumptions, not reality: Australia’s Indian Ocean challenge What is the cost of getting the Indian Ocean wrong? @eclipse_images via Canva.com Dr Iain MacGillivraySenior Research Fellow: International Affairs and Defence Strategy, Perth USAsia Centre 26 May 2026 Join the Perth USAsia Centre in the lead‑up to the Indian Ocean Defence and Security (IODS) Conference for a […]
The Indian Ocean is no longer secondary The Iran war is again exposing a reality Australia has long overlooked: the Indian Ocean sits at the centre of the nation’s economic and strategic security. Jennifer Parker Adjunct Professor, University of Western Australia Defence and Security InstituteNon-Resident Fellow, Lowy InstituteDr Troy Lee-Brown Research Fellow, University of Western […]
AUKUS and the Indian Ocean: Why getting nuclear stewardship right, matters now As the region becomes more nuclear, it must also become more secure. Jasmin DiabSenior Research Adviser: Nuclear Technologies,Perth USAsia Centre 19 May 2026 Join the Perth USAsia Centre in the lead‑up to the 2026 Indian Ocean Defence and Security (IODS) Conference for a […]
Trading around the Cape: Australian security and the southwestern Indian Ocean As the world moves into an era of increased strategic uncertainty, it would be unwise to assume the northern Indian Ocean sea lanes are reliable. Dr Alexander LeeVisiting Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National UniversityEloise KellyProject Officer, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, […]
Views on defence and security from Australia’s Indian Ocean capital In a more complex international environment, national security touches almost every sector. Professor Gordon FlakeCEO, Perth USAsia Centre 11 May 2026 Join the Perth USAsia Centre in the lead‑up to the Indian Ocean Defence and Security (IODS) Conference for a new op‑ed series, Broadening Australia’s […]
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 […]
Indo-Pacific Insight Series Vol 27 The Alternative Sealine – The Southwestern Indian Ocean and Australian Security February 2026By Dr Alexander Lee and Ms Eloise Kelly Key Messages Related insights Indo-Pacific Insight Series The Indo-Pacific Insight Series offers in-depth analysis of strategic trends shaping the Indo-Pacific. These publications draw on regional expertise to provide considered, forward-looking […]
Roundtable Discussion The Northern Territory: A strategic partner for defence industry and allied cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Date: Friday, 14 November, 2025Location: Winthrop Hall, The University of Western Australia Event details The Perth USAsia Centre was pleased to host a roundtable discussion with the Hon. Lia Finocchiaro MLA, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, on […]
Explainer Series Indo-Pacific Explainer:Critical Infrastructure Published: 23 September 2025 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. What is critical […]
Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief Vol 55 Research Security in the Indo-Pacific: Why it matters to Australia August 2025By Dr Brendan Walker-Munro Dr Brendan Walker-Munro is a Senior Lecturer in Law with the Faculty of Business, Law & the Arts at Southern Cross University. He is also an Adjunct Expert Associate at the National Security College at […]