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Perth USAsia Centre

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

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Address: 35 Stirling Highway 6009 Perth, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 We are delighted to partner with the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation for the 2020 ASEAN Dialogue, held daily from 1620 November and starting 2pm WST. The Dialogue will focus on helping WA to drive new industry development; strengthen relationships with influential government, business and community leaders; unlock business investment opportunities; and plan for tomorrow’s reconnections across Southeast Asia. Register here: http://bit.ly/WA-ASEAN20

25.01.2022 An inspiration for how to continue to forge new relationships during this era, we are happy to share an interview with Australian High Commissioner in India, the Hon. Barry OFarrell AO who took up his post during COVID and was the first ever ambassador in India to present credentials virtually. Joining us from New Delhi, Mr OFarrell outlined major developments in India across public policy and politics, economics and industry, healthcare and COVID-19 management - since Mr OFarrells tenure began not six months ago. Mr OFarrell also discussed the growing significance of India in Australias network of Indo-Pacific relationships. Australia in India

25.01.2022 Our CEO L. Gordon Flake offering his insights in an opinon piece for the Australian Financial Review following Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden's choice of running mate announced today. #Electionwatch #USelection

25.01.2022 Join us for the next episode of our US Politics web series with special guest Evelyn Farkas, co-hosted by United States Studies Centre. Register here: https://bit.ly/USmonthreview Ms Farkas was appointed by President Obama to be Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, where she was responsible for U.S. policy toward Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia. In 2020, Ms Farkas was a candidate to represent New York's 17th congressional district.

24.01.2022 There are two very different strategies. The Democrats went broad, the Republicans went deep. Both of which appealed to their respective bases. Professor Gordon Flake once again joined ABC Perths Geoff Hutchison to talk about the latest developments in the US election race and what shifts occured after the Republican and Democratic conventions. Jump to 35.35 to listen: https://www.abc.net.au//perth/programs/drive/drive/12600006

24.01.2022 "With less than two months until the US presidential election, Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads incumbent Donald Trump in the bulk of opinion polls. But poll-based election forecasts have proved problematic before." Great piece from the United States Studies Centre CEO Simon Jackman in The Conversation on the perils of the polls. His latest report, co-authored with Zoe Meers aims to add context to the 2020 polls which lead them to assess Bidens chance of winning as no more that two in three, and Trumps as no less than one in three. Read the report here: http://ussc.edu.au/polling-perils

24.01.2022 We're not seeing that normal tightening of the polls. It suggests that most people have already made up their mind, that this is not a close election. Hear more as Professor L. Gordon Flake discusses the 2020 U.S. election, now less than one week away, on ABC Drive. Don’t forget to register for our upcoming webinar on November 9 as we discuss Indo-Pacific Perspectives on the election results with prominent guests from across the region: bit.ly/Indo-PacificPerspectives... https://www.abc.net.au//one-week-to-go-til-us-ele/12824304

23.01.2022 Since India has so far been uncomfortable in making public statements so openly against China, its preferences are likely to be more reflected in the actions it takes, writes Dr Rajeswari Rajagopalan in our latest Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief. Click here to read more: http://bit.ly/IPABV19

23.01.2022 As Senior Analyst Kyle Springer writes for East Asia Forum, Indonesia must make progress on economic reforms and further develop its infrastructure before it can fully reap the benefits of RCEP post-COVID. Read more via the link: bit.ly/3fwFL9r

22.01.2022 Coming up in just over an hour’s time at 10am AWST, CEOs Gordon Flake and United States Studies Centre's Simon Jackman kick off our monthly US Politics and Policy web series unpacking the latest developments in the United States, exploring what lies ahead for 2021, and discussing what it all means for Australia. Register here to watch: bit.ly/USPoliticsandPolicy

21.01.2022 Are you keeping up with the US Election? Weve just released the next instalment of our blog covering key dates over the next few months. Read: https://bit.ly/30qrvtd For an in-depth discussion of the issues impacting US politics, and what it means for Australia, join us on Friday for Episode 3 of our webinar series, with special guest Evelyn Farkas. Register: https://bit.ly/USmonthreview

21.01.2022 Tomorrow, Research Director Dr Jeffrey Wilson joins David Uren and Dan Hu to discuss the possible economic trajectories for the Australia-China relationship with Professor James Laurenceson, Director of UTS: University of Technology Sydney's Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI). 9.30am AWST. Register via the link: bit.ly/2HmLn9A

21.01.2022 We're looking forward to this one! Register here: https://bit.ly/USmonthreview

21.01.2022 Next week on 2 December, Research Director Jeffrey Wilson joins Linda Jakobson for an Australian Industry Group webinar, discussing the state of Australia’s trade relations with China, and the developments that they expect to see going forward. Register here: bit.ly/39fJCqt Read our report on political risks for Australia-China agriculture trade here: bit.ly/AusChiAg

21.01.2022 As the Australia-China trade war continues to rage, our nation must look to diversifying across more than one market. Our latest blog explores the opportunities which exist for Australian business as we consider a post-COVID economy. https://perthusasia.edu.au//growing-seeds-into-fruit-devel?

21.01.2022 Barramundi Asia CEO Andreas von Scholten outlines how the high quality and sustainability profile of Western Australian produce has caused a surge of ASEAN investment in their Marine Produce Australia (MPA) business. Andreas also outlines why Southeast Asian markets are ideal for Western Australian businesses, and the benefits of developing more affordable export facilities in the north of Australia for WA produce. https://youtu.be/oyS10ObLvUo

21.01.2022 With two sessions to go for the 2020 WA-ASEAN Dialogue, there's a lot to discuss from free trade agreements and WA’s priorities in the region, to how businesses can make themselves more competitive today, ready for when the borders reopen. Register for free here: bit.ly/WA-ASEAN20

20.01.2022 With ASEAN representing over 647 million of the world’s population Biden would be wise to reconnect with this region, according to Professor Gordon Flake. Doing so could make up shortfalls left from a disintegrated US-China relationship. Read more here: bit.ly/35bWqMg

20.01.2022 Great to see our Senior Analyst Kyle Springer sharing his career insights and advice with young Australians interested in the international affairs field. Thanks to Young Australians in International Affairs for featuring us in their "Career Spotlight" series. https://www.youngausint.org.au//career-spotlight-kyle-spri

20.01.2022 The international public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally disrupted societies across the Indian Ocean region. Health systems have been stretched, economies have been hibernated, and social and family relationships have been strained to an extraordinary degree. Join our expert panel from the UWA Public Policy Institute Advisory Board who will closely examine the impacts of COVID-19 in the cases of Australia, Indonesia and India. Moderated by former Defence Minister and Board Chair Stephen Smith, this event will assess how countries might address their economic, trade and security challenges differently. Register here: https://bit.ly/2P48SVb

19.01.2022 "With China applying trade sanctions to many countries in early 2020, there is a real risk the rare earths weapon may be deployed in the coming months." Research Director Dr Jeffrey Wilson contributes to this The Sydney Morning Herald article from Eryk Bagshaw discussing the worlds dependence on these minerals, and the effects of shrinking supply lines and growing geopolitical tensions for both militaries and everyday consumers.

19.01.2022 Stopping trade means China loses too, and Beijing must know the world is watching. Great article from James Laurenceson for The Lowy Institute's The Interpreter explaining the escalation of the trade restrictions and investigations by China. The Perth USAsia Centres Research Director Dr Jeffrey Wilson describes it as a one-way trade bashing. https://www.lowyinstitute.org//australia-all-not-lost-desp

19.01.2022 Fasten your seatbelts, we have three weeks to go. Click the video to hear Professor Gordon Flake's views on the latest developments in the U.S. as they unfold. And join us alongside the United States Studies Centre's Simon Jackman on November 3rd to discuss the results. ... Register: bit.ly/USWebNov https://youtu.be/EAqECz_hZCc

19.01.2022 China is Australia's top agricultural trade partner. However, deteriorating political relations between the Chinese and Australian governments have cast a shadow over the bilateral $16 billion trade relationship. Our latest Indo-Pacific Analysis brief by Dr Jeffrey Wilson and Gemma King explores the double hit to farmers, and what Australia can do to manage China risks: https://perthusasia.edu.au//political-risks-for-the-austra

19.01.2022 CEO Gordon Flake had a wonderful conversation with Darshana Baruah from her current position in Tokyo about maritime developments in the Indo-Pacific. Darshana is a non-resident scholar with the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her latest working paper discusses maritime security as a new domain in India's foreign policy engagements. Tracing the debate in India from 2013, Darshana argues that the Indo-Pacific is a theater of opportunity: https://carnegieindia.org//india-in-indo-pacific-new-delhi

18.01.2022 Join us for the next edition of our US Politics web series where just one month out from the election former U.S. Senator Jeff Flake will discuss the latest news and what he hopes will happen in November. In January we hosted Senator Flake for a public forum at Government House where his core message to our audience in Perth was bear with us. Register to be part of the discussion here: https://bit.ly/USmonthreview Senator Flake has been an outspoken critic of hyper-partisanship and the deterioration of civility and principle in the American political discourse, taking aim at President Trump as well and his detractors for poor modelling of behaviour. He shared his concern that a value lost from politics today is the idea that your opponent is not your enemy.

18.01.2022 Well before COVID-19, Jane Halton AO PSM has played a crucial role in Australias public health management and in the development of global health policies. Join us for an online public discussion with one of Australia and the worlds leading health policy and pandemic experts, August 5th: https://bit.ly/3hplkLA

18.01.2022 With just 2 weeks until the 2020 WA-ASEAN Dialogue, Vasse Felix Estate Sommelier Evan Gill outlines their growing relationship with the ASEAN market, why Western Australian businesses are so well-fitted to Southeast Asia, and how WA business owners can better leverage the opportunities available in the region. Register for the dialogue, held 16-20 November from 2pm, here: bit.ly/WA-ASEAN20 https://youtu.be/_ifCJahPReI

18.01.2022 After a successful year of research and reporting from our 2020 Indo-Pacific Fellows, we are delighted to welcome our class of 2021: Ritika Passi, Alisha Sulisto, Dr Kyungjin Song, Dr Juita Mohamad, and Dr Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit. Click here for more: bit.ly/2MTsz4a... BowerGroupAsia, RSIS | S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, Observer Research Foundation

17.01.2022 Today marked the launch of our most recent publication - Australia, Japan and India: a trilateral coalition in the Indo-Pacific co-authored by our Research Director Jeffrey Wilson, and Indo Pacific Fellow Dr Priya Chacko. Our blog today highlights some guiding principles to help define the coalition's direction.

17.01.2022 Kath Sullivan talks to Jeffrey Wilson on ABC Landline about our trading relationship with China now that they have launched an investigation into Australias wine industry over allegations it has dumped wine. https://www.abc.net.au//rural-news:-rural-and-reg/12586290

17.01.2022 Interesting data revealed by Dr Jeffrey Wilson's parliamentary submission, including growth projections from April 2019 compared to June 2020 projections, highlighting the impact of COVID19 on the Indo-Pacific. Visit bit.ly/parliamentsubmission for the full submission.

16.01.2022 In our latest report: Australia and Vietnam: An agenda for economic cooperation in an era of geostrategic change, Senior Analyst Kyle Springer examines how Australia and Vietnam can work to diversify their economic relations, and shape the Indo-Pacific's trade architecture. Read more here: bit.ly/3m85xmM

16.01.2022 Perth USAsia Centre has welcomed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of Western Australia and the Province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. Read our statement available on our website. Let us know your thoughts.

16.01.2022 Join Professor Gordon Flake on Friday 20 November to kick off the 2020 Global Town Hall, featuring a myriad of leading minds around the world for a marathon discussion on how to reimagine, rebuild, and reform the post-COVID-19 world. The panel starts at 10.15 AWST. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-town-hall-2020-tickets-

16.01.2022 Senior Analyst Kyle Springer analyses Vietnam’s rise to middle-power leadership in the region and its key role in delivering the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), being signed in Vietnam via hologram this Sunday. Read the full analysis here: bit.ly/3kg1bbN

16.01.2022 With just a few weeks until the 2020 WA-ASEAN Dialogue, Sue Middleton of Moora Citrus discusses their successful export program to Southeast Asia, what Western Australian businesses can offer the region, and how business owners across the state can better access ASEAN’s opportunities. Register for the Dialogue here: bit.ly/WA-ASEAN20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPbD1ich_vc&feature=youtu.be

16.01.2022 The Hon Barry O’Farrell AO, Australian High Commissioner to India, recently joined us virtually from New Delhi to discuss major developments in India since the start of his tenure, as well as the country's growing significance in Australia’s network of Indo-Pacific relationships. The University of Western Australia #IndiaWeek2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFc5Ybx0zwY&t=1096s

15.01.2022 This year, Australia has faced a perfect storm of shocks to its trade and investment relationships. The national debate has focused on domestic economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis, but the international economic challenges may prove to be greater in the long run. Research Director Dr Jeffrey Wilson writes for Australian Institute of International Affairs - National Office's Australian Outlook about why trade diversification is essential for Australias recovery. http://www.internationalaffairs.org.au//trade-diversifica/

15.01.2022 CEO Gordon Flake joins Geoff Hutchinson on ABC Perth Drive tonight at 5.15pm talking about the latest developments in the lead up to the US Election including the Democratic convention underway this week and Bidens choice of VP in Kamala Harris, plus what to expect when the Republic convention kicks off next week. Listeners can tune to 720 on their AM radios or listen online: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/perth/live/

15.01.2022 As the border wars between China and India continues to rage, now may be the time for India to look inward, developing a level of self-reliance not yet seen in the country, as well as discovering trade opportunities with like-minded countries recovering from COVID, including Australia. Dr Priya Chackos latest analysis for the Perth USAsia Centre discusses Indias economic dependence on China and the push for the country to decouple from China in critical sectors: https://bit.ly/3bF4PZU

14.01.2022 In the The West Australian today, Research Director Dr Jeffrey Wilson explains how China's growing trade disputes (with both Australia and the US) are forcing the Australian farm sector to look to new export markets in the Indo-Pacific.

14.01.2022 At this point youre hard pressed to find a country in the world that isnt having some level of dispute with China. Professor Gordon Flake spoke with Brooke Corte on 2GB 873 - Sydney Talk Radio Money News after Chinas Ministry of Commerce launched a fresh trade sanction on the Australian wine industry - the second trade strike in as many weeks. https://www.2gb.com/economic-statecraft-china-launches-sec/

14.01.2022 Just over an hour to go until Episode 4 of our US Politics web series. Join United States Studies Centre CEO Simon Jackman, our own Professor Gordon Flake at 11am with special guests Mark Textor and Zoe Daniel as they discuss the month that was & what's ahead for #Election2020. Register: https://bit.ly/USmonthreview

13.01.2022 The President of the United States approached this debate in a different way than he did in 2016, or any presidential debate in history. Professor Gordon Flake provides his insights on yesterday's U.S. election debate with Geoff Hutchison on ABC Drive. Jump to 1:10:00. https://www.abc.net.au//perth/programs/drive/drive/12695786

13.01.2022 President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis is likely the biggest October surprise in the history of US presidential elections. But the daily twists won’t end on election night. Join us on 6 Nov as Professor Gordon Flake and Professor Simon Jackman unpack the implications of the 2020 U.S. election result. Register: http://bit.ly/USWebNov

13.01.2022 Suhasini Haidar, Diplomatic Editor for The Hindu, analyses the U.S.-India relationship for the past 4 years under President Trump. We look forward to hearing more from Suhasini on November 9 as we discuss Indo-Pacific perspectives on the U.S. presidential election result. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eS2gqqb Read the full article via the link: bit.ly/2HVlMVt

12.01.2022 We support The University of Western Australia's India Week, led by the Australia India Institute. India represents a strong partner for Australia moving forward, which was recognised by Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a virtual meeting held earlier this year. The two countries have since signed a Memorandum of Understanding around critical materials which will expand the supply of Australia’s critical material reserves to India.

12.01.2022 Tune in to ABC Landline today to hear from Research Director Dr Jeffrey Wilson explaining what Australia can do to support its farmers in the face of China's growing trade disputes (with both Australia and the US) by looking to new export markets in the Indo-Pacific.

12.01.2022 Delighted to share that Communications Director Dr Lisa Cluett has been recognised as a finalist in the 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards (Marketing/Communications Professional Of The Year category) for her innovative work leading a video and social media campaign to support WA SMEs: https://perthusasia.edu.au/ou/smes-critical-to-wa-s-defence Congratulations to all the finalists working in, for and with Australia’s Defence Industry. Sensear, Pedco Engineering, Swagelok, Watmar Marine and Industrial Pumps, Engineering Services, Franmarine Underwater Services, BRE Engineering, Orontide Group Ltd, Precision Technic Defence, and R Moore and sons.

12.01.2022 Shortly after President-elect Joe Biden reached the important 270 vote milestone in the electoral college, Professor Gordon Flake spoke with Melissa Babbage, Chan Heng Chee, Dino Patti Djalal, Ichir Fujisaki, and Suhasini Haidar to discuss national perspectives on the U.S. election result around the Indo-Pacific. Their insightful discussion also includes recommended bilateral and regional priorities for the U.S. to strengthen its relations in the Indo-Pacific, and suggestio...ns on what its role in the region should be over the coming four years. Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/3kS2duZ Watch the discussion here: https://youtu.be/0L1JUxssAXg

12.01.2022 Less than an hour to go until our monthly Election Watch web series. It's not too late to register. Here's a clip from our last episode. Today, along with CEO Professor Gordon Flake, and CEO of the United States Studies Centre Professor Simon Jackman, we welcome former Deputy Assistant Secretary from US Department of Defence Evelyn Farkas. You don't want to miss it! Visit bit.ly/USmonthreview to register.

12.01.2022 Professor Gordon Flake interviews The Hon Richard Court AC, Australias Ambassador to Japan. Japan has been uniquely affected by the pandemic as it has been forced to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. In addition to these developments, Ambassador Court discusses Japans position in the Indo-Pacific region and the way forward for the Australia-Japan Relationship. Australian Embassy in Japan https://youtu.be/Z990kEo5dBs

12.01.2022 Three months out from the US Election, CEO Gordon Flake joins Geoff Hutchison on ABC Perth Drive show once again to try and make sense of the ever evolving events in American politics, and to discuss President Trumps recent viral Axios interview with Aussie journalist Jonathan Swan. Professor Flake said it was a tour de force. Jump to 1:15:00 to listen: https://www.abc.net.au//perth/programs/drive/drive/12508954

11.01.2022 Professor Stephen Smith recently spoke with ABC News to discuss how U.S. foreign policy under Joe Biden leadership will lead to more engagement with the Indo-Pacific over the next four years. Listen to the full interview here: https://www.abc.net.au//biden-should-reconsider-t/12865124

11.01.2022 The truth is that this will not be the last of these events. Jane Halton AO PSM, one of Australia and the worlds leading health policy and pandemic experts, answers tough questions from our audience in last weeks Global Health public webinar. Watch the full recording below to hear Janes insights on the pandemic, and the work underway to develop a vaccine.

10.01.2022 The Vice-Presidential nomination was almost bigger news or a bigger story than the presidential nomination. CEO Gordon Flake joined Sky News Australia this week to share his views on the Democratic Convention. Be sure to register for Episode 3 of our US Politics web series with United States Studies Centre on Sept 4 for all the developments after both partys have their say: https://bit.ly/USmonthreview https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_6182778332001

10.01.2022 Perth USAsia Centre Senior Analyst, Kyle Springer, provides a quick update on the outcome of Vietnam's 13th Party Congress, and the re-election of General Secretary Nguyn Phú Trng to a historic third term. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/AMmBUrlYy7Q

09.01.2022 Professor Gordon Flake recently caught up with James Choi, Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. Their discussion covered a range of topics from Korea’s impressive COVID-19 response and where the country fits into both the Asian and global economies, to how Australia’s strategy for the Indo-Pacific could work alongside Korea’s New Southern Policy. bit.ly/GFJamesChoi

09.01.2022 This morning, research director Dr Jeffrey Wilson spoke with Jenna Clarke on The West Live to discuss Australia referring China to the World Trade Organisation over new tariffs. Listen in full here: bit.ly/2JoETIf

08.01.2022 The 2020 Global Town Hall will bring together leading minds from around the world on 20 November to discuss the global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, evaluate policy challenges and lessons learned, and gather ideas for future direction. Join Professor Gordon Flake to kick things off as he moderates the first panel, beginning at 10.15am AWST. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/GTH_2020

08.01.2022 "China's probe against Australian wine follows the same logic as recent moves against barley the use of seemingly 'technical' trade measures to disguise what is fundamentally a political sanction." Research Director Dr Jeffrey Wilson contributes to the ABC Australia article on Chinas anti-dumping investigation into Australian wine exports. https://www.abc.net.au//china-launches-investigat/12569640

08.01.2022 In another of our series of foreign policy conversations, Professor Gordon Flake interviewed Dr Tanvi Madan, Director of the India Project at The Brookings Institution, to discuss her work exploring Indias role in the world, and in particular Indias relationship with China and the United States. Her latest book "Fateful Triangle: How China Shaped U.S. - India Relations During the Cold War" looks at this three-party relationship, and its future prospects.

07.01.2022 Professor Gordon Flake caught up with Richard Maude, the Inaugural Executive Director for Policy at the Asia Society Policy Institute, to discuss whether Australia’s 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper remains relevant three years on. The conversation included the changes to and growing tensions in Australia’s relationship with China, the impacts of COVID-19 on collaboration in the region, and the implications of both Trump and Biden victories for the Indo-Pacific. bit.ly/RMaude

07.01.2022 It is US Election Day! Professor Gordon Flake will offer his insight across the day with ABC Perth. Firstly at 10am, as part of the Focus Program hosted by Jessica Strutt and also featuring United States Studies Centre CEO Simon Jackman, and our newly appointed Non-Resident fellow and Managing Director of Rainmakers Global Bonnie Lin. Later in the day, at 4pm, Professor Flake will take his regular spot with ABC's Drive Program, offering commentary to Geoff Hutchinson throughout the program. Visit www.abc.net.au/radio/perth/live to listen live.

07.01.2022 India’s withdrawal from RCEP will have domestic political implications for Indonesia, as its coordinator. Our latest analysis brief by Indo-Pacific Fellow Dr. Poppy S. Winanti discusses the impact of India’s withdrawal for Indonesia, and the challenges this could pose. Read the report here: bit.ly/IPABV14

07.01.2022 Governing by tweet is not conservative. Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake shared on CNN the conservative case for, and why he will be voting for Biden in the US Election in just 42 days. Our next US Politics episode on Oct 2nd sees Senator Flake join our panel with CEO Gordon Flake and United States Studies Centres Simon Jackman and Gorana Grgic to discuss the latest developments in the race. Register here: https://bit.ly/USmonthreview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF_7FAuH7vk

06.01.2022 Professor Gordon Flake interviews Andre Siregar, Director of Asia Pacific and African Intra and Inter-regional Cooperation for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They discuss how Australia and Indonesia each perceive their relationship, how the Indo-Pacific construct can be used as a framework to move beyond bilateral ties, and how Indonesia could become a force for maintaining stability in the region.

06.01.2022 Professor Gordon Flake recently spoke with Amanda Lacaze, CEO and Managing Director of Lynas Corporation Ltd, for an insightful discussion on the importance of supply chain resilience and diversification for rare earth minerals, and Lynas’ role in pioneering development in the Australian minerals industry. Click below for more: https://youtu.be/fGZHripCDvI

06.01.2022 Are you keeping up with the top stories in US politics? This month were joined by special guests Mark Textor, the political strategist behind John Howard, Boris Johnson and Tony Abbott, and former ABC Washington Bureau Chief Zoe Daniel. Join us for Episode 4 with United States Studies Centre here: https://bit.ly/USmonthreview And catch up on Episode 3, where guest Evelyn Farkas talks about the difficulties of voting in America, here: https://youtu.be/CHkMRJAzAJY

05.01.2022 Join us online from 1620 November for the 3rd annual WA-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue, held in partnership with the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. Throughout the Dialogue, we will explore economic partnership opportunities between Western Australia and Southeast Asia, and how strengthening this connection will play a role in our economic recovery post-COVID. Experts and influencers will provide insight on ways for the two regions to drive new ind...ustry development, build secure and reliable agribusiness and energy partnerships, unlock business investment opportunities, and plan today for tomorrow’s people-to-people and business-to-business reconnections. This event is free to attend but registration is required. Date and time: November 1620, 2.00pm daily. (Perth AWST, GMT+8). 5.00pm AEDT | 11.30am IST | 1.00pm WIB | 3.00pm JST Register here: bit.ly/WA-ASEAN20

05.01.2022 The Perth USAsia Centre is seeking a Senior Policy Fellow who will primarily be based in Canberra. Our work spans issues critical to Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific region. Please share with your networks and refer to the website for further information. Looking forward to hearing from some great candidates! Apply here: http://bit.ly/snrpolicyfellow

05.01.2022 After the recent Quad meeting, Professor Gordon Flake discusses how essential the U.S. sees its alliances with Japan, India and Australia with China looking to grow its influence in the region. Read our recent report on the AJI coalition here: bit.ly/AJIreport bit.ly/6OctGF

05.01.2022 Australia, Japan and India have become active proponents of the Indo-Pacific regional concept. Our latest report from Dr Jeffrey Wilson and Dr Priya Chacko analyses the role a trilateral AJI coalition can potentially play in shaping Indo-Pacific regional order in coming years. Join us online Sept 29 to hear from the authors and guests Dr Raji Rajagopalan, from Observer Research Foundation, and Dr Tomohiko Satake of the National Institute for Defense Studies. Register here: h...ttps://bit.ly/3j4AZko https://perthusasia.edu.au//australia,-japan-and-india-a-t

04.01.2022 Applications for our Semester 1 2021 Internship Program are closing this Friday at 5pm. If you or someone you know are interested in the program, click here for more information and to apply: https://perthusasia.edu.au/internship

04.01.2022 As part of the 3rd Annual WA-ASEAN Dialogue (register here: bit.ly/WA-ASEAN20), we are showcasing businesses that are working with or within the region. In this video, Betty Tran, CEO of Betty Tran Consultants, outlines the business’ global expansion in 2017 and the demand for Australian designers overseas. Betty also highlights the rapid growth of the Vietnamese fashion industry and, with the country’s road to COVID recovery, the opportunities this presents for Australian designers to expand their businesses. https://youtu.be/1dackOBQQLY

04.01.2022 "The reality is there has been a number of difficulties and irritants over many years, including issues of Chinese foreign interference in Australia, its militarisation of the South China Sea, and a number of human rights abuses as well." Our Director of Research, Dr Jeffrey Wilson, offered his expertise to ABC's 7.30 Report last night alongside Federal frontbenchers David Littleproud and Penny Wong. Click here to watch the full Report: ab.co/3m6W5QZ,

04.01.2022 ASEAN has begun its economic rise in recent years and is vital for Western Australia's post-COVID-19 recovery. The 2020 WA-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue, held online from 1620 November, will explore the myriad opportunities which exist between the two regions. To register for the 2020 Dialogue, click here: bit.ly/WA-ASEAN20

03.01.2022 With the U.S. #election called in favour of Joe Biden, Professor Gordon Flake looks ahead and shares his initial thoughts on what this means for #Australia, and for the U.S.-Australia relationship. To hear more perspectives on the election result from around the Indo-Pacific, register for our public webinar tomorrow at 3pm AWST: https://lnkd.in/eS2gqqb

03.01.2022 RCEP is less about China’s future in the region and more about ASEAN’s. Senior Analyst Kyle Springer discusses how RCEP’s completion will start to shift the region’s economic weight away from Beijing, and closer to rapidly-growing economies such as Indonesia and Vietnam. Read more here: https://www.afr.com//deal-will-send-indo-pacific-trade-sou

02.01.2022 Our CEO Professor Gordon Flake sat down with Sky News to talk about US politics and the spread of COVID-19. Click on the link below to hear his thoughts. #Covid19 #uspolitics

01.01.2022 Our recent Indo-Pacific Analysis brief by Dr Poppy Winanti explores what Indonesia should prioritise to address the challenges as they journey through COVID recovery, and how Australia and Indonesia can leverage the IA-CEPA to become an economic powerhouse in the region. http://bit.ly/poppyindo

01.01.2022 Ahead of the signing of the RCEP in Vietnam, and with the 2020 WA-ASEAN Dialogue (bit.ly/WA-ASEAN20) following next week, Tammy Wayne-Elliot spoke with Cat Thao Nguyen about Vietnam’s growing leadership in the region. Read more here: bit.ly/3prLMbY

01.01.2022 At #AUSMIN2020, Australia and the US have indicated they will expand their bilateral cooperation on critical minerals to include like-minded partners. This opens potential for partnerships with regional countries like Japan and India. https://www.minister.defence.gov.au//joint-statement-austr

01.01.2022 Many women in the field of international relations can be considered trailblazers, paving the way for the myriad of emerging leaders today. Sue Boyd is one such woman. In this blog the first of a two-part series we unpack Ms Boyd’s success story through a conversation with our Ryan Gibson. Read here: bit.ly/2URuLds Image: Council of the UWA Guild of Undergraduates, 1969.

01.01.2022 As the hologram signing of the RCEP approaches, India looms large as a vital trade partner for all signing parties. And while the door has been left open for India, there are still many other opportunities to strengthen the Australia-India connection. https://perthusasia.edu.au//australia-india-partnership-ke