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The Perth USAsia Centre is a leading foreign policy think tank focused on Indo-Pacific strategy. We strengthen connections, educate and empower government, business, academic and civil communities to better understand the critical issues facing our region. Based at The University of Western Australia, we are a non-partisan and not-for-profit institution. Through our research and educational activities we strengthen strategic thinking between Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the United States and engage thought leaders to address challenges and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region. Since the Centre's inception in 2013, we have informed a broad and diverse community at more than 27,000 people at more than 750 events across 25 cities in 10 countries.

TRADE & INVESTMENT MASTERCLASSWednesday, 4 November 2026 | 9:00am–5:00pmWHAT’S SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WA TRADE & INVESTME...
14/10/2026

TRADE & INVESTMENT MASTERCLASS

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 9:00am–5:00pm

WHAT’S SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WA TRADE & INVESTMENT?

Explore three challenges reshaping Western Australia’s trade and investment landscape:

🌏 Geostrategic competition
🌱 Climate transition
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Join Centre CEO Professor L. Gordon Flake, and Executive Director of Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment Prudence Gordon, for a one-day Masterclass connecting global and national developments to their practical implications for Western Australia.

Learn more and enrol: https://bit.ly/4ypc3e7

WE'RE HIRING!We’re looking for a Digital Content Creation Officer to join the Centre’s Communications and Marketing Team...
09/10/2026

WE'RE HIRING!
We’re looking for a Digital Content Creation Officer to join the Centre’s Communications and Marketing Team.

You’ll play a key role in building the Centre’s profile through engaging digital content creation, website management and integrated marketing.

You’ll create video, audio, photography and other digital content, manage and update the Centre’s website, and support integrated marketing across the Centre’s digital channels.

If you’re a creative and organised digital content professional who enjoys bringing research, ideas, events and expertise to life, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4ATOzzy
Applications close: 25 October 2026

We were pleased to host a roundtable discussion with Jim Mitre, Senior Vice President and Chief Research Officer at RAND...
09/10/2026

We were pleased to host a roundtable discussion with Jim Mitre, Senior Vice President and Chief Research Officer at RAND Corporation, on the opportunities and challenges AI presents for national security and resilience.

Key insights included:

🔹 Australia has opportunities to strengthen its position in the AI ecosystem through strategic investment

🔹Strengthening international cooperation is important to advance practical approaches to AI governance amid geopolitical tensions

🔹The future of AI governance will depend on the ability of countries to identify shared interests and pursue practical forms of international cooperation

🔹 As AI capabilities advance, there is a growing call for governance frameworks, safety mechanisms, and international guardrails. The challenge is to ensure these settings keep pace with advances in AI technology, managing the risk without constraining innovation.

🔹 Maintaining public trust and social licence will be critical to the long-term adoption of AI

We thank Jim Mitre, Moderator Andrew Dowse AO, and all participants for a thoughtful discussion on how Australia can navigate an evolving AI landscape and contribute to its future development and governance.

Learn more and view gallery: https://bit.ly/4dvNQKW

WE'RE HIRING!We’re looking for a Digital Content Creation Officer to join the Centre’s Communications and Marketing Team...
08/10/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

We’re looking for a Digital Content Creation Officer to join the Centre’s Communications and Marketing Team.

You’ll play a key role in building the Centre’s profile through engaging digital content creation, website management and integrated marketing.

You’ll create video, audio, photography and other digital content, manage and update the Centre’s website, and support integrated marketing across the Centre’s digital channels.

If you’re a creative and organised digital content professional who enjoys bringing research, ideas, events and expertise to life, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4ATOzzy

Applications close: 25 October 2026

TRADE & INVESTMENT MASTERCLASSWednesday, 4 November 2026 | 9:00am–5:00pmJoin the Perth USAsia Centre and the Australian ...
08/10/2026

TRADE & INVESTMENT MASTERCLASS
Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 9:00am–5:00pm

Join the Perth USAsia Centre and the Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment for a one-day Masterclass designed for government and policy professionals, and legal, financial and professional services advisers, examining the forces shaping WA’s trade and investment landscape.

Delivered by Centre CEO Professor L. Gordon Flake, and Executive Director of ACITI Prudence Gordon, you'll:
- Explore how geostrategic competition is reshaping global trade and Australia’s trade and investment relationships.
- Understand the implications of climate transition and decarbonisation for WA exporters, investors and supply chains.
- Examine how digital transformation and AI are changing trade, supply chains and investment.
- Apply these three lenses to identify key risks and opportunities for your organisation or sector.

Learn more and enrol: https://bit.ly/4ypc3e7

Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake was pleased to attend the American Australian Association’s President’s Lunch at Austr...
08/10/2026

Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake was pleased to attend the American Australian Association’s President’s Lunch at Australia House in New York recently.

The event brought together leaders from business, government and public policy to discuss the evolving Australia–US relationship and the opportunities and challenges shaping the partnership.

Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson shared insights into the airline’s future ambitions, including developments in long-haul travel and the transition to more sustainable aviation.

During the discussion, Professor Flake offered perspectives on Australia’s strategic and economic relationships with the United States and across the Indo-Pacific, highlighting the regional dynamics shaping Australia’s engagement with the world.

Thank you to the American Australian Association for the invitation and for hosting such a valuable and insightful discussion.

07/10/2026

Earlier this week Centre CEO Professor L. Gordon Flake attended the 63rd Annual Joint Business Conference between the Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee (AJBCC) and the Japan-Australia Business Co-operation Committee (JABCC) in Chiba, Japan.

Transiting through Tokyo beforehand, Gordon reflected on the city’s transformation over the past 40 years, from its significant development and evolving cityscape to the dynamic energy that characterises Tokyo today.

As always, with thanks to our Official Centre Travel Partner, Singapore Airlines, for supporting the Centre’s travel across the Indo-Pacific.

We were pleased to host a roundtable discussion with Colonel Paul Gillikin, Portfolio Manager at Portfolio Acquisition E...
07/10/2026

We were pleased to host a roundtable discussion with Colonel Paul Gillikin, Portfolio Manager at Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps, on the future of Australia-US defence cooperation.

Held in parallel with the Land Forces 2026, the roundtable brought together defence leaders, policy and strategy specialists, and industry representatives to examine how the alliance is evolving to meet emerging strategic challenges.

We thank Colonel Paul Gillikin, Moderator Andrew Dowse AO, and all participants for a thoughtful and engaging discussion.

Learn more and view gallery here: https://bit.ly/4zgua65

We're pleased to announce the development of two new online courses, delivered in partnership with INPEX Australia, 'Aus...
06/10/2026

We're pleased to announce the development of two new online courses, delivered in partnership with INPEX Australia, 'Australia-Japan Relationship: A Masterclass' and 'Understanding Australia's Outlook: A Sprintclass'.

Developed as Australia and Japan mark the 50th anniversary of the NARA Treaty, the courses provide an opportunity to deepen understanding of the Australia–Japan relationship and Australia’s role in the world, while exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration.

Speaking at the 63rd Annual Australia–Japan Joint Business Conference in Chiba, Japan, Centre Chair the Hon Stephen Smith said:

“As cooperation between Australia and Japan continues to expand, it is more important than ever before that we understand each other.

Putting on my hat as Chair of the Perth USAsia Centre, I am pleased to announce that, with the support of INPEX, the Perth USAsia Centre has developed an online Masterclass on Australia–Japan Relations, which will be formally launched next month.

This joins the Centre’s other online micro-credentialled courses and masterclasses.”

Pictured: Tetsu Murayama, Managing Director, Country Chair Australia, INPEX, and Bill Townsend, Senior Vice President Corporate, INPEX.

Learn more about our courses here:
Masterclass: https://bit.ly/4zh8Opo
Sprintclass: https://bit.ly/4eiSv35

TRADE & INVESTMENT MASTERCLASSWednesday, 4 November 2026 | 9:00am–5:00pm In partnership with the Australian Centre for ...
05/10/2026

TRADE & INVESTMENT MASTERCLASS
Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 9:00am–5:00pm

In partnership with the Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment (ACITI), we're delivering a one-day Masterclass, 'Western Australia’s International Trade and Investment Challenges', led by Professor Gordon Flake, CEO of the Centre, and Dr Prudence Gordon, Executive Director of ACITI.

Explore the key forces shaping WA’s trade and investment landscape:

🌏 Geostrategic competition

🌱 Climate transition

đź’» Digital & AI

Learn more and enrol: https://bit.ly/4ypc3e7

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