Perth USAsia Centre

A leading think tank focused on Indo-Pacific strategy. We strengthen connections, educate and empower our community to understand the issues facing our region.

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What skills the next will generation in WA need?
The Centre and AISWA's Understanding WA’s Future Leadership Tour brought school principals together with industry and government leaders to explore WA’s evolving industries, infrastructure and workforce opportunities.

[India in Australia @HCICanberra]

🇮🇳🇦🇺 High Commissioner Nagesh Singh @nageshsinghIFS participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by @PerthUSAsia in Perth, Western Australia, focusing on the growing significance of the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and opportunities to further deepen bilateral cooperation.

The discussions explored avenues for enhanced collaboration across trade, defence, technology, research, education and innovation, with particular emphasis on strengthening India’s engagement with Western Australia in critical minerals, resources, healthcare and defence industries.

The roundtable also highlighted India’s emergence as a global innovation and technology powerhouse, the vital contribution of the Indian diaspora in fostering people-to-people ties, and the potential for stronger business, academic, research and institutional partnerships.

The interaction reaffirmed the shared commitment to advancing India–Australia relations and strengthening cooperation for a prosperous, secure and resilient Indo-Pacific.

#IndiaAustralia #WesternAustralia #IndoPacific

@MEAIndia @PMOIndia @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar @nageshsinghIFS @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive

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What connects our digital world — and how do we protect it?
Submarine cables are critical to the Indo-Pacific's connectivity and resilience.

Our analysis explores how Australia and ASEAN can work together to protect this vital infrastructure.
📖 Read: https://t.co/ooE1Z8x6RT

[FPCI @fpcindo]

Meet more of the brilliant minds joining us at #CIFP2026!

Prof. Gordon Flake, Prof. Yuhki Tajima, Dr. Shofwan Al Banna Choiruzzad, and Arief Wijaya will bring their expertise and perspectives to the table, unpacking some of the most pressing issues shaping our world today.

Don’t miss the chance to hear from these distinguished speakers at CIFP 2026 on Saturday, 21 November 2026, at The Kasablanka Hall, Kota Kasablanka, Jakarta.

Get your tickets NOW at https://t.co/8DHCe1wjzi. See you there!

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The Centre was pleased to host a roundtable with His Excellency Mr Nagesh Singh, High Commissioner of #India to #Australia, exploring opportunities to strengthen #AustraliaIndia ties and deepen cooperation across trade, defence, technology, research and education. #IndoPacific

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What do the US midterm election results mean for the US and Australia?
Centre CEO Prof. Gordon Flake joined 102.5 ABC Perth to unpack the historic swing, voter sentiment and implications for US politics and Australia's relationship with the US.
🎧 Listen: https://t.co/YCMCSZTxdO

[Perth USAsia Centre @PerthUSAsia]

Undersea cables connect our video calls, online banking and global businesses. These vital networks keep our digital world running, but how do we protect them?

New Centre research explores how Australia and ASEAN can work together
https://t.co/ooE1Z8wz2l

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The Centre, in partnership with the @AustSubAgency, was pleased to host an evening with the Honourable Kim Beazley AC, exploring #Australia’s response to tomorrow’s global #security threats. Read our event commentary in full here: https://t.co/0YNyaXnEX7 #auspol #IndoPacific

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As #Democrats take control of both chambers of #Congress, what are the potential implications for US foreign policy, regional security, defence cooperation and international trade? And what could this mean for the #IndoPacific and #Australia? Read on: https://t.co/zPAsWIMMN3

[Perth USAsia Centre @PerthUSAsia]

Read our latest explainer to better understand how the #USMidterms work, why they matter, and what the potential implications are for #Australia, particularly in relation to #defence and #security, and #InternationalTrade. Learn more: https://t.co/zPAsWIMMN3

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Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake discusses the upcoming elections, the role of Congress and the potential implications in an interview with @youth_perth. Listen here: https://t.co/n8Eke87lAX

#USMidterms #USPolitics #Congress #IndoPacific #YouthJam

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⏰ Enrolments close tomorrow

Join the Perth USAsia Centre and ACITI for a one-day Masterclass exploring the challenges and opportunities facing WA in a changing global landscape.

📅 4 Nov 2026 | 9am–5pm
📍 The University of Western Australia 🔗 https://t.co/iIFNMxIZvu

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⏰ Registrations close 3 November!

Join the Perth USAsia Centre and ACITI on 4 November at UWA to explore the global trade and investment challenges shaping WA’s future.

Secure your place: https://t.co/iIFNMxIZvu

#IndoPacific

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As the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic become more interconnected, what does this mean for Australia’s security and global partnerships?

Centre Chair Stephen Smith explores: https://t.co/e9X4459Rrw

#IndoPacific #AUKUS #AustralianForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity

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Registration closes soon for our trade and investment Masterclass on 4 November, delivered in person at The University of Western Australia.

Register now: https://t.co/iIFNMxIZvu

#tradeandinvestment #professionaldevelopment #indopacific

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The Perth USAsia Centre was in Chiba for the AJBCC–JABCC Joint Meeting, showcasing our latest publications and promoting our new Japan Masterclass.

We were pleased to welcome Australian and WA leaders and Japanese business representatives to our booth.

https://t.co/rCxKxHeFCV

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We were pleased to host a roundtable in collaboration with the Women in Defence Association, featuring Pamela Currie, Director of the Western Australia State Office for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. https://t.co/kJ7UptSXcV
#Diplomacy #Defence #NationalSecurity

[Gordon Flake @lgflake]

Delighted to see Global Citizen
@GlblCtzn back in Perth. Great framing remarks by Premier @RogerCookMLA "The question isn't whether change is coming, it's whether we are prepared to drive and shape it."

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A rare opportunity for WA!
Join the Perth USAsia Centre and @ACITI on 4 Nov at UWA for a Masterclass exploring how geopolitics, climate transition and AI are reshaping trade and investment.

Register: https://t.co/iIFNMxIrFW

#TradeAndInvestment

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How prepared is your organisation for the next wave of global change?

The WA Trade & Investment Masterclass will help participants understand these developments and assess what they mean for their industry.

📅 4 November 2026: https://t.co/iIFNMxIZvu

#TradeAndInvestment #WA