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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.
What does American democracy look like in 2026?
Updating from Washington, D.C., Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake reflects on democracy in the US and the pivotal role the judicial branch plays.
24/09/2026
Australia’s road to the UN Security Council runs through Africa.
As Australia campaigns for a non-permanent seat for 2029–30, engagement with Africa’s 54 UN member states will be critical.
Our latest analysis by Dr Kate O'Shaughnessy explores why deeper engagement with Africa matters to Australia’s interests.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4yUTsX9
The Australia–US relationship extends far beyond our alliance.
Following three days in Washington, D.C., Perth USAsia Centre CEO Professor L. Gordon Flake shares an update from his Group of Eight delegation.
Including meeting with Australia’s Ambassador to the US Greg Moriarty, academics, think tanks, members of Congress and congressional staff, and Pentagon officials.
The conversations highlighted the depth of the relationship — spanning research, academia and industry, as well as diplomacy and security.
🎥 Watch Professor Flake’s update from Washington.
21/09/2026
Australia has launched its campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council. Here’s a quick guide to how the Security Council works — and why it matters for Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
Read our explainer: https://bit.ly/4rqUJmv
Update from New York:
Centre CEO Prof. Gordon Flake reflects on a packed two days with The Group of Eight Delegation — with AI, technology and the future of education high on the agenda.
🎥 Watch Gordon’s full update.
Next stop: Washington, D.C.
14/09/2026
Congratulations to Fatima Merchant, named the 2027 Rhodes Scholar for Western Australia!
A member of our Emerging Leaders Network and graduate of microcredential Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Understanding Our Strategic Connections to Asia, we’re proud to see Fatima recognised for her leadership and commitment to public policy.
Wishing you every success at Oxford, Fatima!
📸 : Jarryd Gardner
11/09/2026
Shared strategic interests are only the starting point. Practical cooperation is what makes a defence partnership stronger.
Centre Research Fellow Manohar Thyagaraj explores what Australia can learn from the US-India defence relationship.
👉 Read the analysis: https://bit.ly/4cVU8TZ
10/09/2026
What does the future hold for Perth as a capital of the Indian Ocean Rim?
At CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia)’s Breakfast with the Premier this week, Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake moderated a discussion with WA Premier Hon. Roger Cook MLA exploring Perth’s future opportunity as a capital of the Indian Ocean Rim.
10/09/2026
Perth’s future as a capital of the Indian Ocean Rim.
At ’s Breakfast with the Premier, Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake moderated a discussion with WA Premier Hon. Roger Cook MLA.
The conversation explored Perth’s opportunities across naval shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, energy, green iron and regional development.
As the world faces wars, disrupted energy flows, territorial disputes, and challenges to the rules-based order, the need for a course correction has never been clearer. Centre CEO L. Gordon Flake on behalf of the Perth USAsia Centre is proud to partner with Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) for this year’s Global Town Hall.
Register here: https://www.globaltownhall.id/
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