Perth USAsia Centre
@perthusasia.bsky.social
A leading think tank focused on Indo-Pacific strategy. We strengthen connections, educate and empower our community to understand the issues facing our region. https://perthusasia.edu.au/
On 4 Nov, we hosted H.E. Jeff Robinson, Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, for a roundtable on the Australia–Korea partnership.
Discussions explored shared challenges, regional security, green steel, and critical minerals.
📸 Photos: perthusasia.edu.au/events/round...
Discussions explored shared challenges, regional security, green steel, and critical minerals.
📸 Photos: perthusasia.edu.au/events/round...
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
On 4 Nov, we hosted H.E. Jeff Robinson, Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, for a roundtable on the Australia–Korea partnership.
Discussions explored shared challenges, regional security, green steel, and critical minerals.
📸 Photos: perthusasia.edu.au/events/round...
Discussions explored shared challenges, regional security, green steel, and critical minerals.
📸 Photos: perthusasia.edu.au/events/round...
🇮🇳 Day 2 | First Nations Business Mission to India
A day of insights and industry engagement in Mumbai — from a briefing with Consul-General Paul Murphy on India’s business landscape, to meetings with the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce and TATA Power Renewable Energy.
A day of insights and industry engagement in Mumbai — from a briefing with Consul-General Paul Murphy on India’s business landscape, to meetings with the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce and TATA Power Renewable Energy.
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🇮🇳 Day 2 | First Nations Business Mission to India
A day of insights and industry engagement in Mumbai — from a briefing with Consul-General Paul Murphy on India’s business landscape, to meetings with the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce and TATA Power Renewable Energy.
A day of insights and industry engagement in Mumbai — from a briefing with Consul-General Paul Murphy on India’s business landscape, to meetings with the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce and TATA Power Renewable Energy.
The First Nations Business Mission has arrived in India!
After an evening exploring Mumbai’s vibrant streets, our delegation is ready to begin a week of connection-building and collaboration with India’s #mining and #METS sectors.
📍Mumbai, India
@cciwa.bsky.social
After an evening exploring Mumbai’s vibrant streets, our delegation is ready to begin a week of connection-building and collaboration with India’s #mining and #METS sectors.
📍Mumbai, India
@cciwa.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The First Nations Business Mission has arrived in India!
After an evening exploring Mumbai’s vibrant streets, our delegation is ready to begin a week of connection-building and collaboration with India’s #mining and #METS sectors.
📍Mumbai, India
@cciwa.bsky.social
After an evening exploring Mumbai’s vibrant streets, our delegation is ready to begin a week of connection-building and collaboration with India’s #mining and #METS sectors.
📍Mumbai, India
@cciwa.bsky.social
A great conversation with Professor Jennifer Westacott AC on how WA can play a bigger role in Australia–Indonesia trade and investment.
Thanks to all who joined us at UWA!
🎥 Watch: lnkd.in/gnVcpYqE
📸 Photos: lnkd.in/gZ_dFdgi
#PerthUSAsiaCentre #AustraliaIndonesia #SoutheastAsia
Thanks to all who joined us at UWA!
🎥 Watch: lnkd.in/gnVcpYqE
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#PerthUSAsiaCentre #AustraliaIndonesia #SoutheastAsia
October 24, 2025 at 8:52 AM
A great conversation with Professor Jennifer Westacott AC on how WA can play a bigger role in Australia–Indonesia trade and investment.
Thanks to all who joined us at UWA!
🎥 Watch: lnkd.in/gnVcpYqE
📸 Photos: lnkd.in/gZ_dFdgi
#PerthUSAsiaCentre #AustraliaIndonesia #SoutheastAsia
Thanks to all who joined us at UWA!
🎥 Watch: lnkd.in/gnVcpYqE
📸 Photos: lnkd.in/gZ_dFdgi
#PerthUSAsiaCentre #AustraliaIndonesia #SoutheastAsia
🌏 This week in the Indo-Pacific:
🔹 Australia and India deepen defence industry ties through new strategic agreements.
🔹 The Philippines faces twin natural disasters amid ongoing political unrest.
Stay up to date with the shifts shaping our region.
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🔹 Australia and India deepen defence industry ties through new strategic agreements.
🔹 The Philippines faces twin natural disasters amid ongoing political unrest.
Stay up to date with the shifts shaping our region.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
🌏 This week in the Indo-Pacific:
🔹 Australia and India deepen defence industry ties through new strategic agreements.
🔹 The Philippines faces twin natural disasters amid ongoing political unrest.
Stay up to date with the shifts shaping our region.
👉 Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/PUSACnews
🔹 Australia and India deepen defence industry ties through new strategic agreements.
🔹 The Philippines faces twin natural disasters amid ongoing political unrest.
Stay up to date with the shifts shaping our region.
👉 Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/PUSACnews
On 7 Oct, we hosted a delegation with AJBCC’s Defence, Security & Space Committee for a special forum & site visit at the Australian Marine Complex. The AMC is central to 🇦🇺–🇯🇵 defence cooperation & our shared future under #AUKUS.
📸 View the photos: bit.ly/46Kysr1
📸 View the photos: bit.ly/46Kysr1
October 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
On 7 Oct, we hosted a delegation with AJBCC’s Defence, Security & Space Committee for a special forum & site visit at the Australian Marine Complex. The AMC is central to 🇦🇺–🇯🇵 defence cooperation & our shared future under #AUKUS.
📸 View the photos: bit.ly/46Kysr1
📸 View the photos: bit.ly/46Kysr1
🔎 What makes infrastructure “critical”?
Our latest explainer unpacks:
✔️ What qualifies as “critical” infrastructure
✔️ Why safeguarding it is a growing priority for governments and businesses
✔️ What common threats to critical infrastructure are
Read the full explainer: bit.ly/42v6zkk
Our latest explainer unpacks:
✔️ What qualifies as “critical” infrastructure
✔️ Why safeguarding it is a growing priority for governments and businesses
✔️ What common threats to critical infrastructure are
Read the full explainer: bit.ly/42v6zkk
October 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🔎 What makes infrastructure “critical”?
Our latest explainer unpacks:
✔️ What qualifies as “critical” infrastructure
✔️ Why safeguarding it is a growing priority for governments and businesses
✔️ What common threats to critical infrastructure are
Read the full explainer: bit.ly/42v6zkk
Our latest explainer unpacks:
✔️ What qualifies as “critical” infrastructure
✔️ Why safeguarding it is a growing priority for governments and businesses
✔️ What common threats to critical infrastructure are
Read the full explainer: bit.ly/42v6zkk
As the AJBCC meeting takes place this week, our CEO Prof @lgflake.bsky.social highlights why Japan is central to WA’s future in energy & innovation - from clean hydrogen to critical minerals.
🔗 Read the article: thewest.com.au/opinion/gord...
🔗 Read the article: thewest.com.au/opinion/gord...
October 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
As the AJBCC meeting takes place this week, our CEO Prof @lgflake.bsky.social highlights why Japan is central to WA’s future in energy & innovation - from clean hydrogen to critical minerals.
🔗 Read the article: thewest.com.au/opinion/gord...
🔗 Read the article: thewest.com.au/opinion/gord...
🌏 4 Strategic Developments in the Indo-Pacific
🔹 Maldives passes media control bill
🔹 N. Korea signals openness to nuclear talks
🔹 Duterte charged with crimes against humanity
🔹 Myanmar & Russia deepen space ties
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🔹 Maldives passes media control bill
🔹 N. Korea signals openness to nuclear talks
🔹 Duterte charged with crimes against humanity
🔹 Myanmar & Russia deepen space ties
👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more Indo-Pacific updates: bit.ly/PUSACnews
October 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
🌏 4 Strategic Developments in the Indo-Pacific
🔹 Maldives passes media control bill
🔹 N. Korea signals openness to nuclear talks
🔹 Duterte charged with crimes against humanity
🔹 Myanmar & Russia deepen space ties
👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more Indo-Pacific updates: bit.ly/PUSACnews
🔹 Maldives passes media control bill
🔹 N. Korea signals openness to nuclear talks
🔹 Duterte charged with crimes against humanity
🔹 Myanmar & Russia deepen space ties
👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more Indo-Pacific updates: bit.ly/PUSACnews
We’re hosting Professor Jennifer Westacott AC on strengthening Australia-Indonesia trade and investment ties as Indonesia heads toward becoming the world’s 5th largest economy by 2045.
👉 Register to attend: bit.ly/46Xu9st
🖥️Can't attend in person? Join via livestream: bit.ly/46tHPv7
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🖥️Can't attend in person? Join via livestream: bit.ly/46tHPv7
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
We’re hosting Professor Jennifer Westacott AC on strengthening Australia-Indonesia trade and investment ties as Indonesia heads toward becoming the world’s 5th largest economy by 2045.
👉 Register to attend: bit.ly/46Xu9st
🖥️Can't attend in person? Join via livestream: bit.ly/46tHPv7
👉 Register to attend: bit.ly/46Xu9st
🖥️Can't attend in person? Join via livestream: bit.ly/46tHPv7
🚨 New analysis brief
Safeguarding research institutions from espionage and interference is vital for Australia and its allies. Dr Brendan Walker-Munro outlines how to strengthen national research security across the region.
🔗 Read the brief: perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
Safeguarding research institutions from espionage and interference is vital for Australia and its allies. Dr Brendan Walker-Munro outlines how to strengthen national research security across the region.
🔗 Read the brief: perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
September 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🚨 New analysis brief
Safeguarding research institutions from espionage and interference is vital for Australia and its allies. Dr Brendan Walker-Munro outlines how to strengthen national research security across the region.
🔗 Read the brief: perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
Safeguarding research institutions from espionage and interference is vital for Australia and its allies. Dr Brendan Walker-Munro outlines how to strengthen national research security across the region.
🔗 Read the brief: perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
🎥 Watch our #IndoPacificWatch
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train, a flagship project under China's Belt and Road Initiative, faces mounting financial and operational issues.
Stay up to date with the latest shifts shaping our region.
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The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train, a flagship project under China's Belt and Road Initiative, faces mounting financial and operational issues.
Stay up to date with the latest shifts shaping our region.
👉 Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/PUSACnews
September 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
🎥 Watch our #IndoPacificWatch
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train, a flagship project under China's Belt and Road Initiative, faces mounting financial and operational issues.
Stay up to date with the latest shifts shaping our region.
👉 Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/PUSACnews
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train, a flagship project under China's Belt and Road Initiative, faces mounting financial and operational issues.
Stay up to date with the latest shifts shaping our region.
👉 Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/PUSACnews
How should 🇦🇺 businesses navigate US trade in an era of uncertainty?
At our briefing with Steven Marshall, President of the American Australian Association, we explored opportunities across critical minerals, defence, AI, cyber & space.
🔗 perthusasia.edu.au/events/in-an...
At our briefing with Steven Marshall, President of the American Australian Association, we explored opportunities across critical minerals, defence, AI, cyber & space.
🔗 perthusasia.edu.au/events/in-an...
September 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
How should 🇦🇺 businesses navigate US trade in an era of uncertainty?
At our briefing with Steven Marshall, President of the American Australian Association, we explored opportunities across critical minerals, defence, AI, cyber & space.
🔗 perthusasia.edu.au/events/in-an...
At our briefing with Steven Marshall, President of the American Australian Association, we explored opportunities across critical minerals, defence, AI, cyber & space.
🔗 perthusasia.edu.au/events/in-an...
🌏 Indo-Pacific Watch:
🔹 Deadly protests in Nepal highlight youth unrest
🔹 Japan’s PM resigns under political pressure
🔹 Indonesia & China sign US$1.42B nickel deal
Stay across the region’s shifting dynamics 👉 bit.ly/PUSACnews
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics #Asia
🔹 Deadly protests in Nepal highlight youth unrest
🔹 Japan’s PM resigns under political pressure
🔹 Indonesia & China sign US$1.42B nickel deal
Stay across the region’s shifting dynamics 👉 bit.ly/PUSACnews
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics #Asia
September 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
🌏 Indo-Pacific Watch:
🔹 Deadly protests in Nepal highlight youth unrest
🔹 Japan’s PM resigns under political pressure
🔹 Indonesia & China sign US$1.42B nickel deal
Stay across the region’s shifting dynamics 👉 bit.ly/PUSACnews
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics #Asia
🔹 Deadly protests in Nepal highlight youth unrest
🔹 Japan’s PM resigns under political pressure
🔹 Indonesia & China sign US$1.42B nickel deal
Stay across the region’s shifting dynamics 👉 bit.ly/PUSACnews
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics #Asia
Africa’s strategic importance is rising. As UN General Assembly meets & Australia eyes a UN Security Council seat in 2029-30, deeper engagement is vital.
Dr Kate O’Shaughnessy explains why ⬇
perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
#Africa #Australia #UNGA
Dr Kate O’Shaughnessy explains why ⬇
perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
#Africa #Australia #UNGA
September 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Africa’s strategic importance is rising. As UN General Assembly meets & Australia eyes a UN Security Council seat in 2029-30, deeper engagement is vital.
Dr Kate O’Shaughnessy explains why ⬇
perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
#Africa #Australia #UNGA
Dr Kate O’Shaughnessy explains why ⬇
perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
#Africa #Australia #UNGA
South Korea’s culture, business & democracy are global powerhouses - and vital to Australia’s future. Our new online masterclass explains why.
👉 Join now: perthusasia.edu.au/education/in...
#Australia #SouthKorea #IndoPacific
👉 Join now: perthusasia.edu.au/education/in...
#Australia #SouthKorea #IndoPacific
September 9, 2025 at 6:16 AM
South Korea’s culture, business & democracy are global powerhouses - and vital to Australia’s future. Our new online masterclass explains why.
👉 Join now: perthusasia.edu.au/education/in...
#Australia #SouthKorea #IndoPacific
👉 Join now: perthusasia.edu.au/education/in...
#Australia #SouthKorea #IndoPacific
We are seeking an experienced leader to drive our communications and brand strategy.
🔹 Shape and deliver integrated marketing and communications strategies
🔹Lead the Centre’s brand presence across Australia and the Indo-Pacific
🔗 Apply now external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/en/job/52117...
🔹 Shape and deliver integrated marketing and communications strategies
🔹Lead the Centre’s brand presence across Australia and the Indo-Pacific
🔗 Apply now external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/en/job/52117...
September 8, 2025 at 2:37 AM
We are seeking an experienced leader to drive our communications and brand strategy.
🔹 Shape and deliver integrated marketing and communications strategies
🔹Lead the Centre’s brand presence across Australia and the Indo-Pacific
🔗 Apply now external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/en/job/52117...
🔹 Shape and deliver integrated marketing and communications strategies
🔹Lead the Centre’s brand presence across Australia and the Indo-Pacific
🔗 Apply now external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/en/job/52117...
🌏 4 Indo-Pacific developments this week:
🔹 Xi hosts Putin & Modi at SCO
🔹 Beijing slams Taiwan FM in Manila
🔹 AUS–PH hold largest-ever joint drill
🔹 Chinese national jailed in US for N.K. arms
For more Indo-Pacific updates,
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#IndoPacific #Geopolitics
🔹 Xi hosts Putin & Modi at SCO
🔹 Beijing slams Taiwan FM in Manila
🔹 AUS–PH hold largest-ever joint drill
🔹 Chinese national jailed in US for N.K. arms
For more Indo-Pacific updates,
subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/PUSACnews
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics
September 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🌏 4 Indo-Pacific developments this week:
🔹 Xi hosts Putin & Modi at SCO
🔹 Beijing slams Taiwan FM in Manila
🔹 AUS–PH hold largest-ever joint drill
🔹 Chinese national jailed in US for N.K. arms
For more Indo-Pacific updates,
subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/PUSACnews
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics
🔹 Xi hosts Putin & Modi at SCO
🔹 Beijing slams Taiwan FM in Manila
🔹 AUS–PH hold largest-ever joint drill
🔹 Chinese national jailed in US for N.K. arms
For more Indo-Pacific updates,
subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/PUSACnews
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics
On 1 Sept, we welcomed Arizona Rep. Justin Wilmeth and colleagues to Perth during the Critical Minerals Summit, discussing collaboration on sustainable and resilient supply chains.
September 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
On 1 Sept, we welcomed Arizona Rep. Justin Wilmeth and colleagues to Perth during the Critical Minerals Summit, discussing collaboration on sustainable and resilient supply chains.
🎓 New Masterclass now live!
The Australia–South Korea Relationship
6 hours • Online • Self-paced • $250 + GST
Gain insights into Korea’s global perspective and its strategic ties with Australia.
👉 Enrol anytime: perthusasia.edu.au/education/in...
#AustraliaKorea #IndoPacific
The Australia–South Korea Relationship
6 hours • Online • Self-paced • $250 + GST
Gain insights into Korea’s global perspective and its strategic ties with Australia.
👉 Enrol anytime: perthusasia.edu.au/education/in...
#AustraliaKorea #IndoPacific
September 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
🎓 New Masterclass now live!
The Australia–South Korea Relationship
6 hours • Online • Self-paced • $250 + GST
Gain insights into Korea’s global perspective and its strategic ties with Australia.
👉 Enrol anytime: perthusasia.edu.au/education/in...
#AustraliaKorea #IndoPacific
The Australia–South Korea Relationship
6 hours • Online • Self-paced • $250 + GST
Gain insights into Korea’s global perspective and its strategic ties with Australia.
👉 Enrol anytime: perthusasia.edu.au/education/in...
#AustraliaKorea #IndoPacific
On 29 Aug, we welcomed 🇮🇳 H.E. Philip Green OAM, Australian High Commissioner to India, for a roundtable on the future of Australia-India ties.
From trade to defence, both nations are shaping a shared future in the Indo-Pacific. 🌏
View the photographs: bit.ly/47BXtWr
#AustraliaIndiaRelations
From trade to defence, both nations are shaping a shared future in the Indo-Pacific. 🌏
View the photographs: bit.ly/47BXtWr
#AustraliaIndiaRelations
August 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM
On 29 Aug, we welcomed 🇮🇳 H.E. Philip Green OAM, Australian High Commissioner to India, for a roundtable on the future of Australia-India ties.
From trade to defence, both nations are shaping a shared future in the Indo-Pacific. 🌏
View the photographs: bit.ly/47BXtWr
#AustraliaIndiaRelations
From trade to defence, both nations are shaping a shared future in the Indo-Pacific. 🌏
View the photographs: bit.ly/47BXtWr
#AustraliaIndiaRelations
China’s surveillance exports are reshaping security across the Indo-Pacific - undermining freedoms and empowering authoritarianism. Our former research intern, Hugo Welborn, examines the risks and why Australia must offer rights-respecting alternatives.
perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
August 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
China’s surveillance exports are reshaping security across the Indo-Pacific - undermining freedoms and empowering authoritarianism. Our former research intern, Hugo Welborn, examines the risks and why Australia must offer rights-respecting alternatives.
perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
perthusasia.edu.au/research-and...
Thailand is suing Cambodia over the recent escalation of a long-standing border dispute, as mutual accusations and political deadlock threaten to derail peace efforts.
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August 27, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Thailand is suing Cambodia over the recent escalation of a long-standing border dispute, as mutual accusations and political deadlock threaten to derail peace efforts.
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📩 For more strategic developments in the region, sign up for our newsletter: bit.ly/PUSACnews
This week’s Indo-Pacific Watch looks at:
🤖 Malaysia hosting ASEAN’s first AI Summit
🤝 South Korea & Vietnam deepening trade & tech ties
🌊 Monsoon floods across South Asia displacing thousands
Innovation and resilience sit side by side with the climate crisis.
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🤖 Malaysia hosting ASEAN’s first AI Summit
🤝 South Korea & Vietnam deepening trade & tech ties
🌊 Monsoon floods across South Asia displacing thousands
Innovation and resilience sit side by side with the climate crisis.
🔗 Subscribe for more: bit.ly/PUSACnews
August 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This week’s Indo-Pacific Watch looks at:
🤖 Malaysia hosting ASEAN’s first AI Summit
🤝 South Korea & Vietnam deepening trade & tech ties
🌊 Monsoon floods across South Asia displacing thousands
Innovation and resilience sit side by side with the climate crisis.
🔗 Subscribe for more: bit.ly/PUSACnews
🤖 Malaysia hosting ASEAN’s first AI Summit
🤝 South Korea & Vietnam deepening trade & tech ties
🌊 Monsoon floods across South Asia displacing thousands
Innovation and resilience sit side by side with the climate crisis.
🔗 Subscribe for more: bit.ly/PUSACnews
Our Visiting Fellow Jenny Winata joined Dr Lisa Cluett & Dr Kate O’Shaughnessy in Port Hedland - one of the world’s busiest ports. From iron ore & salt industries to Aboriginal art, the visit highlighted how the Pilbara drives Australia’s economy. 🌏⚒️
August 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Our Visiting Fellow Jenny Winata joined Dr Lisa Cluett & Dr Kate O’Shaughnessy in Port Hedland - one of the world’s busiest ports. From iron ore & salt industries to Aboriginal art, the visit highlighted how the Pilbara drives Australia’s economy. 🌏⚒️