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 […]
Private Event The Australia-Japan defence industry partnership: site visit to the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) The Perth USAsia Centre and the Defence, Security and Space Industries Advisory Committee (DSSIAC) of the AJBCC organised a special forum and site visit at the Australian Marine Complex on Tuesday 7 October. The Australian Marine Complex (AMC) is Australia’s […]
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 What were the key takeaways from the UK’s AUKUS review? July 2025 Sir Stephen Lovegrove was appointed the UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS in 2025. In 2024, he led the UK Government’s review on the progress and benefits of the AUKUS agreement. Previously, Stephen was the UK National Security Adviser from March 2021 […]
Indo-Pacific Outlook. Australia urgently needs a national security strategy Alana FordSenior Research and Programs Fellow, Perth USAsia Centre July 2025 Many nations, including Australia, continue to operate as if strategic shocks are exceptional, not the new norm. This illusion of peace leaves us dangerously unprepared for the multipolar, contested, and volatile world rapidly unfolding around […]
Roundtable Discussion Securing the Seas: Australia-US cooperation in a changing maritime domain July 2025 The Perth USAsia Centre hosted a roundtable discussion with Captain Kevin Quarderer and Captain Josh Fagan, the outgoing and incoming US Naval Attachés to Australia. The Australia-US partnership is a cornerstone of regional security, especially in the maritime domain. As Indo-Pacific […]
Explainer Series How has Trump 2.0 affected the Australia-Canada defence relationship? June 2025 Dr Jeffrey F. Collins is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island and Senior Policy Analyst with Canada’s Department of National Defence. A leading voice on Canadian defence procurement, he has authored numerous publications, including Reassessing the Revolution in Military […]