Alana Ford joins the Perth USAsia Centre Thursday 27 June 2024 The Perth USAsia Centre has appointed Alana Ford as its Senior Research and Program Fellow. An experienced national security expert, Ms Ford has recently returned home to Western Australia after several years working interstate and overseas as a public servant and diplomat. Most recently, […]
Where First Nations Diplomacy and Gender Equality Intersect in the Pacific By Sarah Leary This article was first published by the Australian Institute of International Affairs on Monday 24 June 2024. Making stronger connections between how Australia does development at home and how it supports the development of Pacific partners is not just the right […]
US-China competition The US’ paramount concern remains its strategic competition with China. While recent geopolitical shifts, notably in Ukraine, have diverted attention momentarily, this has prompted the US to reflect upon recalibrating global priorities. Strategic deliberations extend to envisioning joint capabilities, notably in cyberspace, and the imperative of bolstering ally force posture concerning Taiwan. As […]
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First Nations Southeast Asia Economic Strategy Dialogue On 10 April 2024, First Nations Foreign Policy Fellow Sarah Leary joined a gathering of First Nations business leaders from across Australia at a First Nations Southeast Asia Economic Strategy Dialogue, co-hosted by the Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade […]
First Nations trade and investment – getting the fundamentals right By Sarah Leary Next week is shaping up to be a significant one for First Nations exporters, suppliers and entrepreneurs across Australia, including those from Western Australia. First Nations trade and investment will soon feature as a standalone agenda item when Australia’s Ministerial Council on […]
The interplay between the National Agreement and First Nations Foreign Policy By Sarah Leary The Productivity Commission has released its first review of progress on the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Will Australia’s foreign affairs portfolio respond to the call for change? All Australian governments – and all commonwealth agencies – have obligations under […]
Sarah Leary appointed as First Nations Foreign Policy Fellow The Perth USAsia Centre has appointed Sarah Leary as its First Nations Foreign Policy Fellow, thanks to a new initiative supported by the Government of Western Australia. The position, funded through Invest and Trade WA, will elevate indigenous knowledge and perspectives, and the important role Western […]