Perth USAsia Centre

What Perth USAsia Centre does

The Perth USAsia Centre is a non-partisan, not-for-profit foreign policy think tank headquartered at The University of Western Australia in Crawley, Western Australia. Established following an announcement by then-US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at AUSMIN 2012 and formally founded in 2013, the Centre strengthens strategic thinking between Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the United States through research, education, and convening thought leaders. Its primary outputs are human-authored research and analysis on Indo-Pacific strategy, trade, security, and regional geopolitics, distributed via publication series (Analysis Briefs, Insight Series, Explainer Series), a public Knowledge Hub, and a calendar of major recurring events.

The product portfolio spans three publication series (Indo-Pacific Analysis Briefs, Indo-Pacific Insight Series, Indo-Pacific Explainer Series under Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND), a Knowledge Hub resource platform, educational programs (Internship Program, Emerging Leaders Network, online microcredentials/masterclasses/sprintclasses), and major annual events (Japan Symposium, Defence and Security Conference, WA-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue, In the Zone Conference Series, First Nations Business Mission). Technology is content-centric rather than software-centric: the platform is a website/events operation with multi-channel social distribution (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, newsletter, podcast/video). There are no disclosed APIs, SDKs, or proprietary technology assets.

As a non-profit, the Centre does not generate commercial revenue. Funding sources comprise research grants, government funding, and university support, with named partners and stakeholders including the Australian Government, the US State Department, the Government of Western Australia, UWA, the Consul-General of Japan in Perth, the Women in Defence Association, and the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia. Internships are voluntary/unpaid; publications are free under Creative Commons; online courses are the only fee-bearing product. Customer/stakeholder segments are governments and policymakers, business and industry leaders, students and young professionals (Emerging Leaders Network, ages 18-35), and the academic community.

Name

Perth USAsia Centre

Legal name

Perth USAsia Centre

Website

https://perthusasia.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Perth USAsia Centre is a non-partisan, not-for-profit think tank based at The University of Western Australia that conducts research, education, and strategic dialogue on Indo-Pacific affairs for governments, business leaders, academics, and young professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foreign Policy Think Tank Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), International Affairs (928120), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Policy Research Institutes & Think Tanks (EDADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO), Economic Research, Statistics & Policy Advisory (BPADAMAJ), International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

Keywords

• Foreign policy research
• Indo-Pacific strategy
• Policy analysis publications
• Geopolitical education programs
• Strategic dialogue events

Headquarters

HQ city

Crawley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Research and Analysis Services: The Centre generates revenue through research grants, government funding, and partnerships with universities and international organizations. As a think tank hosted by The University of Western Australia, it operates as a non-profit research organization focused on public policy rather than commercial revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Perth USAsia Centre is a non-partisan, not-for-profit think tank that produces independent research, policy analysis, and educational programming on Indo-Pacific geopolitics, security, and trade. Its deliverables span publication series (Analysis Briefs, Insight Series, Explainer Series), online microcredentials and courses in international relations, an Internship Program and Emerging Leaders Network for emerging professionals, and major annual conferences including the Japan Symposium, Defence and Security Conference, WA-ASEAN Dialogue, and In the Zone series. All outputs are aimed at strengthening strategic thinking between Australia, the wider Indo-Pacific, and the United States.

Product overview

Perth USAsia Centre operates as a think tank offering a unified portfolio of research publications, educational programs, professional networks, and major events. The core offering consists of publication series (Indo-Pacific Analysis Briefs, Indo-Pacific Insight Series, and Explainer Series) distributed through the Knowledge Hub, complemented by educational offerings including an Internship Program, Emerging Leaders Network, and online microcredentials. Major annual events include the Japan Symposium, Defence and Security Conference, WA-ASEAN Dialogue, and the In the Zone Conference Series. Together, these products and services strengthen strategic thinking between Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the United States through research, education, and strategic dialogue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• In the Zone: Premier forum on questions of regional significance covering themes such as food security, space, and technology futures in the Indo-Pacific, bringing businesses and policymakers together in Perth.
• Emerging Leaders Network
• Japan Symposium
• Defence and Security Conference
• WA-ASEAN Dialogue
• First Nations Business Mission
• Next Generation Regional Perspectives on the US-Australia Alliance

Products and services

• Indo-Pacific Analysis Briefs

Quantifiable outcome

• The Centre has hosted heads of state, government ministers, and senior officials including Australian Prime Ministers, US Secretaries, and ASEAN leaders at its events over 10 years of operation.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Women in Defence AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Perth USAsia Centre announced a new strategic partnership with the Women in Defence Association to support women's leadership and participation in defence and security dialogues within the Indo-Pacific region.
• Consul-General of Japan in PerthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Japan Symposium co-hosted with the Consul-General of Japan in Perth, bringing together leading experts for public discussion on issues and opportunities facing Japan and Australia.
• The University of Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Centre is hosted by The University of Western Australia and partners with UWA on various programs including the In the Zone conference series and education initiatives.
• US State DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Next Generation Regional Perspectives on the US-Australia Alliance in the Indo-Pacific program is supported by the US State Department, bringing together representatives from across the Indo-Pacific region.
• Government of Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of WA-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue with the Government of Western Australia to enable Western Australian government and business communities to build stronger relationships with Southeast Asian leaders.
• Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted In the Zone 2016 conference in Jakarta in partnership with FPCI, founded by Dr Dino Patti Djalal, former Deputy Foreign Minister of Indonesia.
• Knowledge SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Knowledge Society to produce the Horizon analytical report series examining Indo-Pacific maritime issues, food security, and regional challenges.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): Major Washington DC-based think tank with a substantial Indo-Pacific and Asia program. A broad incumbent that competes for attention from US and Australian policymakers in the same Indo-Pacific policy space, but at far greater scale.
• Brookings Institution: Premier Washington DC think tank with established Asia and Indo-Pacific programs producing major research on US-Asia relations. Broad incumbent peer for high-level research output, convening, and US policymaker engagement.
• Asia Society Policy Institute: New York-based policy arm of the Asia Society focused on US-Asia relations, with convening and research comparable in Indo-Pacific remit. Broad incumbent operating in the same Australia-US-Asia triangle, with a longer-established Asia expertise footprint.

Emerging players

• Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI): Jakarta-based independent foreign policy organisation founded by former Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Dr Dino Patti Djalal. Direct event partner with the Perth USAsia Centre on the In the Zone 2016 conference, and an Indonesia-facing peer in convening, track 1.5/2 dialogue, and emerging-leader development.

Direct peers

• East-West Center: Honolulu-based institution promoting US-Asia relations through research, education, and dialogue. Comparable in Indo-Pacific convening role, university affiliation model, and educational programs (Emerging Leaders Network mirrors the East-West Center's leadership development programs).
• Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI): Canberra-based defence and strategic policy think tank producing research, policy analysis, and convening senior officials on Indo-Pacific security. Closest direct peer on the defence and security policy focus that anchors the Perth USAsia Centre's Defence and Security Conference.
• United States Studies Centre (USSC): Sydney-based university-affiliated think tank at the University of Sydney focused on Australia-US relations, Indo-Pacific strategy, and US foreign policy. Highly comparable in university-hosted model, US focus, and mission to strengthen Australia-US engagement.
• Lowy Institute: Sydney-based Australian think tank focused on international policy, including Indo-Pacific strategy, US-Australia relations, and regional security. Direct peer in mission, output type, and target audience (government, business, media, academia), though larger and more established.

Regional players

• S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS): Singapore-based think tank at Nanyang Technological University covering Southeast Asian security, international relations, and strategic studies. Comparable in Indo-Pacific research mission, university-hosted structure, and convening role, though Singapore-based and more established.
• Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia: Malaysia's premier think tank on foreign policy, security, and international relations. Comparable in convening role, track 2 dialogue activity, and Southeast Asia focus, though regionally anchored in Malaysia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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