Perth USAsia Centre

Join our CEO, Professor @lgflake, for the panel Green Critical Infrastructure for the Next Economy – Building the Indo-Pacific Stack for Energy, Compute & Trust. Tues 24 March | 9:45am - 10:20am Register now: australia.blackswansummit.com/passes Learn more: bit.ly/4sxF9oE

On 16 March, we were pleased to host Rebecca Tomkinson, Western Australia’s Agent General for the United Kingdom and Europe, for a roundtable discussion. The conversation explored how WA is strengthening engagement with the UK and European markets. 📸bit.ly/4lEoLAj

Thank you Christine Denford for sharing your reflections on the ‘Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Understanding our Strategic Connections to Asia’ microcredential. The next intake begins 20 April 2026. Enrol now: bit.ly/46LGz6h

How well do you understand Australia’s strategic relationships across the Indo-Pacific? Our 100% online microcredential explores the policies, partnerships and dynamics shaping Australia’s connections to Asia. Starts 20 April 2026. Enrol now: bit.ly/4d4zHoo

Our CEO, Professor @lgflake, shares a quick update from The Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. Watch his on-the-ground update below.

Our CEO, Professor @lgflake, has touched down in New Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue 2026 - one of the world’s leading forums bringing together global leaders, policymakers and experts to discuss geopolitics and the future of the Indo-Pacific.

International Women’s Day at UWA UniClub this morning was a great reminder of the importance of supporting one another, creating opportunities, and having the courage to step forward. Great insights from Diane Smith-Gander AO, Maggie Jiang, Sandie Anghie and Derek Gerrard.

Our new report by Heather Exner-Pirot, Andrew Pickford & Wolfgang Alschner argues Australia and Canada should coordinate resource policies to strengthen supply chains and reduce exposure to coercion. Read the report: bit.ly/3MUNWBL

In our latest report, Sarah Leary explores how the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 can advance Australia’s Indo-Pacific diplomacy - strengthening our reputation as a reliable and inclusive regional partner. Read more: perthusasia.edu.au/research-and-i…

50 years of the NARA Treaty 🇦🇺🇯🇵 At our 9th annual Japan Symposium, speakers reflected on how the Australia–Japan partnership, spanning energy, trade & defence, remains vital to a stable, prosperous Indo-Pacific. See more: perthusasia.edu.au/events/japan-s… #AustraliaJapan #NARATreaty

AUS–Japan ties are strategic. In WA, they’re practical. From iron ore & LNG to hydrogen & critical minerals, Japanese investment powers our state. 50 years on from the NARA Treaty, the partnership runs through Perth. Read @aaronmagunna's latest report: bit.ly/4kYU3ld

CEO Professor Gordon Flake is in Brisbane this week and met with Associate Research Fellow (Economic Security) @aaronmagunna. His new report on 50 years of the Australia–Japan energy partnership is now live ahead of our Japan Symposium. Read the report: bit.ly/4tTvuKr

26 Feb | 9th annual Japan Symposium Marking 50 years of the NARA Treaty - a cornerstone of Australia–Japan strategic alignment. Featuring Amb. Suzuki Kazuhiro, a video message from Amb. Andrew Shearer, Amb. Ishii Masfumi & Clare Pope. #JapanSymposium #NARATreaty #IndoPacific

50 years ago, Australia and Japan signed the NARA Treaty, laying the foundation for a deep, enduring partnership. At our Japan Symposium, we will reflect on five decades of collaboration and its impact on the Indo-Pacific. Learn more: dfat.gov.au/geo/japan/50th… #NARATreaty

Our 100% online microcredential, Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Understanding our Strategic Connections to Asia, helps you interpret policy, navigate headlines & sharpen strategic thinking. Self-paced.📅 Starts 20 April Enrol: perthusasia.edu.au/education/indo…

Are we in a “geopolitical recession”? Professor @lgflake explores the erosion of the post–Cold War order and what a more fragmented, multipolar world means for global leadership and stability. Read the full article: cirsd.org/horizon-articl…

In a time of strategic uncertainty, Australia’s strongest source of regional influence may not be military or economic, but educational. Written by @HanggaFathana for our Indo-Pacific Insight Series. Read the full report🔗 perthusasia.edu.au/research-and-i…

We are delighted to congratulate our Board Member, Ms Deidre Willmott AM, on her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List. We warmly congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition. #Honours2026 #OrderOfAustralia

🎙️ Professor Gordon Flake, CEO of the Perth USAsia Centre, joins Jenny Winata on the #EyesOnMiddlePowers podcast to explore the role of middle powers amid global anxiety. 🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/mpsnpodcast

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on a year of connection, collaboration, and impact across the Indo-Pacific. Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to continuing this work together in 2026. 📷 Watch our 2025 wrap-up video below.