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

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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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. #Democracy #US #voting
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As Australia campaigns for a non-permanent seat for 2029–30, engagement with Africa’s 54 UN member states will be critical. Our analysis by Dr Kate O'Shaughnessy explores why deeper engagement with Africa matters to Australia’s interests. Read more: bit.ly/4yUTsX9 #UN #Australia #Africa
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Australia–US relationship extends far beyond our alliance. Following three days in Washington, D.C., Centre CEO Professor L. Gordon Flake shares an update from his Group of Eight delegation. 🎥 Watch Professor Flake’s update from Washington. #AustraliaUS #AUSAlliance #IndoPacific #WashingtonDC
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 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 👇 bit.ly/4rqUJmv #UNSC #Australia #IndoPacific
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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. #AI #HigherEducation #USAsia
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 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 INDOM100: Australia and the Indo-Pacific, we’re proud to see Fatima recognised for her leadership and commitment to public policy. 📸 : Jarryd Gardner
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
How can countries navigate a changing international environment and strengthen cooperation? On 19 September, Perth USAsia Centre CEO Gordon Flake will join the conversation at the Global Town Hall 2026, hosted by FPCI Register: lnkd.in/eRJn5GPJ #GlobalTownHall #GTH2026 #Indonesia #IndoPacific
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 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: bit.ly/4cVU8TZ #AustraliaIndia #Defence
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From Washington to Canberra – lessons for Australia-India defence cooperation - Perth USAsia Centre
From Washington to Canberra – lessons for Australia-India defence cooperation What the US-India relationship can teach Australia about building a defence industrial partnership with India. Manohar…
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
At CEDA’s Breakfast with the Premier, 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. #Perth #IndianOcean #IndoPacific #WA
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Centre CEO L. Gordon Flake on behalf of the Perth USAsia Centre is proud to partner with Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) once again for this year’s Global Town Hall. Register here: www.globaltownhall.id #GlobalTownHall #GTH2026 #FPCI #Indonesia
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Last week, the Perth USAsia Centre was pleased to host a roundtable discussion with the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Assistant Minister for Immigration. View gallery: bit.ly/4gMYWfm #IndoPacific #AustralianForeignPolicy #SoutheastAsia #Pacific
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Roundtable Discussion: With with the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Assistant Minister for Immigration - Perth USAsia Centre
Roundtable Discussion with the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Assistant Minister for Immigration Date: Thursday, 3 September, 2026Location: Winthrop…
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Perth USAsia Centre was pleased to host the 20th delegation of the Japan Young Parliamentary Leaders Exchange Program. The visit brought together political leaders from Japan to strengthen dialogue and connections between Australia and Japan, while showcasing WA’s advantages. #AustraliaJapan
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
“As a West-Australian, there's been no state that's been more important to Japan…” Perth USAsia Centre Board Chair Stephen Smith reflects on 50 years of Australia–Japan relations at Nikkei Asia Forum Sydney 2026. 🎥 Watch: bit.ly/4i54wMv #AustraliaJapan #IndoPacific #EconomicSecurity
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“The objective is no longer primarily to sell resources to Japan, but to build resilient supply chains together.” In this Business News article, our CEO Prof. Gordon Flake explores how Japan has helped shape WA’s economy — and how the relationship is evolving beyond trade. Read: bit.ly/3V3szBH #WA
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From trade to strategic partnership: Western Australia’s role in the next 50 years of Australia-Japan relations - Perth USAsia Centre
From trade to strategic partnership: Western Australia’s role in the next 50 years of Australia-Japan relations Few international relationships have been as important to the development of Western…
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
♻️ What if waste could help power the future of aviation? “Renewable fuel production offers a rare opportunity… transforming waste into economic value, whilst strengthening local energy resilience.” Read our op-ed: bit.ly/4qorgJl #SAF #IndoPacific #EnergySecurity #Australia #CleanEnergy
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The regenerative advantage: Sustainable Aviation Fuel and the new power geography of the Indo-Pacific - Perth USAsia Centre
The regenerative advantage: Sustainable Aviation Fuel and the new power geography of the Indo-Pacific In a world where strategic advantage has historically flowed from the control of finite…
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
“This is not just a Trump story, this is a changing, evolving alliance story.” Centre CEO Professor L. Gordon Flake joined SBS World News Weekly to discuss the US scaling back military drills with South Korea — and what this could mean for the Indo-Pacific. 📺 Watch: bit.ly/4hFrLMV #IndoPacific
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Trump’s North Korea Strategy, West Bank Siege & the AI slop antidote
Donald Trump has scaled back military drills with South Korea after labelling them "hostile" to Pyongyang, sparking questions about whether he is trying to rekindle his relationship with the North…
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Perth USAsia Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake spoke with ABC News about President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back US participation in joint military drills with South Korea. Watch on ABC iview: iview.abc.net.au/video/NU2623... #USAsia #Korea #SouthKorea #UnitedStates #IndoPacific
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
"You don't want to overstate this." Centre Professor Gordon Flake, Centre CEO on SBS News, providing commentary on the news of Donald Trump ordering substantial scaling down of joint military drills with South Korea. Watch: bit.ly/4hG3lD0 #Korea #SouthKorea #UnitedStates #IndoPacific #Security
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
"Where Japan has traditionally been a consumer of WA resources, it is increasingly becoming a partner in developing the industries and supply chains that will shape our future." - Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake in Business News: bit.ly/4hFFao6 #AustraliaJapan #WesternAustralia #Japan
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From trade to strategic partnership: Western Australia’s role in the next 50 years of Australia-Japan relations
Few international relationships have been as important to the development of Western Australia’s economy as its relationship with Japan. In the years immediately following the end of World War
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Perth USAsia Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake @lgflake.bsky.social will join ABC News tonight to discuss the US decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea and what this could mean for the region. Tune in to ABC News from 3:30pm AWST / 5:30pm AEST. Read more: bit.ly/4gepRjL
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Trump scales back joint military drills with South Korea, calling them 'hostile'
US President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it declined to help denuclearise Iran and citing his good relationship with North…
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Perth USAsia Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake @lgflake.bsky.social will join SBS World News tonight to discuss the US decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea and what this could mean for the region. Tune in to SBS World News from 6:30pm AWST. Read more: bit.ly/4wQGWqB
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Trump Orders Major Scale-Back of S. Korea-U.S. Exercises, Extending Olive Branch to North Korea
President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he ordered a substantial reduction in joint South Korea-U.S.
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Western Australia’s geopolitical importance is changing. Our latest Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief, by Andrew Pickford and Ronin Lilley, explores what WA’s evolving role means for the state and the wider Indo-Pacific. Read the brief: bit.ly/4wHPwsa #IndoPacific #WA #Geopolitics
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
What does the next chapter of Australia–Japan relations look like? Perth USAsia Centre CEO Prof. Gordon Flake will moderate a special conversation with Stephen Smith at Nikkei Asia Forum Sydney 2026 on 26 August. nikkeiforum.com/syd/26/ #AustraliaJapan #IndoPacific
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Will Australia help shape the future of AI, or just keep up with it? Australia has a real chance to lead—but only if we invest in AI skills, support research, build public trust, and work together across government, education and industry. Read more: bit.ly/3TzpAAv #AI #Innovation
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We're pleased to welcome Paul Myler to the Perth USAsia Centre Board. His extensive experience in diplomacy, national security and the Indo-Pacific will be a valuable asset to the Centre. Read more: perthusasia.edu.au/paul-myler/
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
What comes after the boom? "Rather than banking on the next boom, WA must build the capabilities needed to remain globally competitive, in an era defined by disruption and strategic competition." Read the full report: bit.ly/4wHPwsa #WesternAustralia #Geopolitics #IndoPacific #EconomicResilience
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After the booms come the storms: Western Australia in an era of rapid geopolitical change - Perth USAsia Centre
Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief Vol 64 After the booms come the storms: Western Australia in an era of rapid geopolitical change August 2026By Andrew Pickford, Senior Research Adviser: Resources and…
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The Centre was pleased to deepen our partnership with the Association of Independent Schools WA by co-hosting a roundtable discussion with remarks by Sarah Stanton-French a Senior Global Engagement Manager for International Education at AusTrade.
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Discussing the biggest growth opportunities for WA businesses over the next few years at Invest and Trade Western Australia: Global Perspectives #perthusasiacentre #investandtradewa #westernaustralia #perth
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
WA Premier Roger Cook addresses the Invest and Trade Western Australia: Global Perspectives audience #perthusasiacentre #investandtradewa #westernaustralia #perth #rogercook #wapremier
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Centre CEO Gordon Flake welcomes the audience at our event Invest and Trade Western Australia: Global Perspectives #perthusasiacentre #investandtradewa #westernaustralia #perth
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
WA Premier Roger Cook arrives, greeted by Centre CEO Gordon Flake at our event Invest and Trade Western Australia: Global Perspectives #perthusasiacentre #rogercook #premierrogercook #wapremier
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Australia’s AI advantage lies in trusted infrastructure and partnerships: leading on sustainable data centres, securing a guaranteed slice of sovereign compute, and pooling resources with like-minded democracies. Read our latest Op-ed: bit.ly/3TzpAAv #ai #australiaai #aiinfrastruture
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AI in Australia's interests: Answering the call - Perth USAsia Centre
AI in Australia’s interests: Answering the call The hour of Australian AI ingenuity is no longer relegated to a distant future. It is here, and now time to accelerate. Jisoo KimSenior Research…
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We were pleased to partner with AISWA to convene leaders from WA's independent school sector for a roundtable led by Professor Gordon Flake on education leadership, geopolitics, global competencies and workforce readiness. View: bit.ly/4wEca4Q #IndoPacific #EducationLeadership #WesternAustralia
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Perth USAsia Centre CEO Gordon Flake joined leaders from Australia, China, Gabon and across the Asia-Pacific at #BoaoForumPerth2026 to discuss Energy Transition and New Opportunities for Green Industries in the Context of the Middle East Crisis. Hosted by @Fortescue and @BoaoForumAsia
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We were pleased to welcome Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, for a roundtable discussion with diplomats, academics, and leaders from business, industry and the education sector. Read more: bit.ly/4pRTRqm #PerthUSAsiaCentre #AustraliaSingapore #IndoPacific
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Perth USAsia Centre is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Asia Group (TAG), bringing together our complementary expertise to deepen strategic engagement across the Indo-Pacific. #indopacific #Australia #Geopolitics
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Our CEO Gordon Flake was pleased to join the panel at #FogartyRipple last week, alongside Maggie Jiang and Natasha Hart, to discuss leadership, global engagement and the opportunities shaping the next generation of leaders. Thank you to @FogartyFdn #GlobalEngagement #WesternAustralia #FutureLeaders
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Perth USAsia Centre CEO Gordon Flake will speak at #BoaoForumPerth 2026. The panel will explore energy security, industrial development, emissions reduction and practical transition pathways for the Asia-Pacific in a changing geopolitical environment. #BoaoForum #EnergyTransition ##AsiaPacific
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
There's still time - join our Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Understanding our Strategic Connections to Asia online course. As Australia's relationships across the Indo-Pacific continue to evolve, understanding the region has never been more valuable. 🔗 Enrol now: bit.ly/3NFaWoA #IndoPacific
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Without deliberate policy design, the Australian hydrogen industry risks repeating the ‘dig-and-ship’ model. Read our latest Op-ed for more: bit.ly/3RcuX7Y #hydrogen #hydrogenindustry #energy #energytransition
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
ASEAN leaders are meeting this week to discuss regional security, economic resilience and maritime issues. Looking for the context behind the headlines? Read our Explainer: bit.ly/4fM2JKt #ASEAN #IndoPacific
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The race to build resilient critical mineral supply chains is accelerating. As governments and industry look to diversify supply chains, understanding ASEAN's evolving role has never been more important. Read: bit.ly/4wdsjOd #CriticalMinerals #ASEAN #IndoPacific #supplychain
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The next key player? Assessing ASEAN's role in global critical minerals supply chains - Perth USAsia Centre
Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief Vol 59 The next key player? Assessing ASEAN’s role in global critical minerals supply chains January 2026By Dr Pia Dannhauer Dr Pia Dannhauer is a Senior Research Fellow at...
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Can Australia become a clean energy industrial powerhouse without first securing the energy needed to power new industries? We examine Australia's "energy paradox" and why energy security should be central to industrial policy. Read: bit.ly/4b04aSV #EnergySecurity
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Australia's energy paradox - Perth USAsia Centre
Australia’s energy paradox A ‘Future Made in Australia’ depends on one critical ingredient – energy security. Jasmin Diab, CSCSenior Research Adviser: Nuclear Technologies,Perth USAsia Centre 17 July ...
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
It's not too late - join our Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Understanding our Strategic Connections to Asia online course which begins this week. ✔️ 100% online over 8 weeks 🔗 Enrol now: bit.ly/3NFaWoA #ProfessionalDevelopment #IndoPacific #australia #Geopolitics
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
As Australia and Japan deepen cooperation on energy security and critical minerals, our Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief explores how five decades of partnership can shape the next phase of LNG, renewables and low-emissions collaboration. 📖Read: bit.ly/4yHpzL1 #japanaustralia #criticalminerals
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50 years after NARA: The evolution and future of the Australia-Japan energy partnership - Perth USAsia Centre
Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief Vol 61 50 years after NARA: The evolution and future of the Australia-Japan energy partnership February 2026By Aaron Magunna Aaron Magunna is an Associate Research Fellow a...
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Recent Quad cooperation on critical minerals highlights the growing importance of resilient Indo-Pacific supply chains. Our Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief examines #ASEAN's emerging role—and why it matters for governments and business. Read: bit.ly/4fDmy6H #IndoPacific #criticalminerals
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The next key player? Assessing ASEAN's role in global critical minerals supply chains - Perth USAsia Centre
Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief Vol 59 The next key player? Assessing ASEAN’s role in global critical minerals supply chains January 2026By Dr Pia Dannhauer Dr Pia Dannhauer is a Senior Research Fellow at...
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🌏 How well do you understand the region shaping Australia's future? Gain practical insights into the Indo-Pacific with our expert-led online course. 📅 Starts 20 July 💻 100% online | 8 weeks ⏳ Enrolments close soon. 🔗 bit.ly/3NFaWoA #IndoPacific #Geopolitics
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Steven J Phipps @stevenjphipps.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I’ve recently completed the online microcredential on "Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Understanding our strategic connections to Asia", which is delivered by @perthusasia.bsky.social in partnership with the University of Western Australia.
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The future of Australia–Korea relations starts with today's conversations. Ahead of the Korea–Australia Futures Forum, our CEO L. Gordon Flake joined the Korea–Australia Youth Forum in Seoul to hear from the next generation of leaders. #koreaaustralia
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Perth USAsia Centre @perthusasia.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Short on time? You can still deepen your understanding of the Indo-Pacific. Our flexible, self-paced online microcredential fits around your work and life—completed over just 8 weeks. 📅 Next intake: 20 July. Learn more & enrol: bit.ly/3NFaWoA #OnlineLearning
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