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Roundtable discussion with H.E. Egils Levits

The UWA Defence and Security Institute invite you to a private roundtable discussion with His Excellency Former President of the Republic of Latvia, Dr Egils Levits (2019 – 2023). Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces in February 2022, Latvia has consistently supported the reclamation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The close proximity to Ukraine has made Latvians feel personally invested in the conflict, supporting Kiev in whatever way possible. Furthermore, with the past 18 months seeing not only war and Russian occupation in its…
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VESPIIA: The Other Side of Disaster Recovery Workshop

Please join us for an inaugural discussion hosted by UWA Defence and Security Institute and Veterans, Emergency Services, and Police Industry Institute Australia (VESPIIA), where we will embark on an exploration of response to support our first responders and their families in times of natural disasters. In a world increasingly marked by the unpredictability of climate change, the men and women who courageously step forward to safeguard our communities deserve comprehensive, forward-thinking support systems. This gathering brings together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across…

Roundtable discussion with Ambassadors Bruce Edwards & Vasyl Myroshnychenko

The UWA Defence and Security Institute invites you to attend a private Roundtable Lunch discussion with the Australian Ambassador to Ukraine, Bruce Edwards, and the Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko. Ambassador Edwards is a career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He has previously served overseas as Deputy Head of Mission in Port of Spain and Beirut, as well as postings in Kyiv and Kabul. Ambassador Edwards holds a Master of Journalism from the University of Queensland; a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts from Melbourne University; a…
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Roundtable discussion with Professor Peter Dean — Unpacking the Defence Strategic Review

Professor Peter Dean is the Director of the Foreign Policy and Defence Program, United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and previously the inaugural Director of UWA’s Defence and Security Institute. Peter was the principal author of the DSR for the Independent Leads, Professor the Honourable His Excellency Stephen Smith and Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston, AK, AFC, and he will be joining us in Perth to provide a nuanced insider's view of the thought behind the making of the Australian government’s recent strategic document. Peter will help to unpack the Defence…
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Roundtable discussion with Jennifer Jackett

In June, we launched issue 9 of the Black Swan Strategy Papers authored by Jennifer Jackett on Defence Innovation and the National Interest.While the Australian Government is taking steps in the right direction with the Advanced Strategic capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), it is only a partial solution to the challenges facing defence innovation. Jennifer Jackett argues that existing institutional structures & culture shaping defence innovation urgently require disruption and reform.  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/roundtable-discussion-with-jennifer-jackett-tickets-6…
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DIG meeting with the Honourable Paul Papalia CSC MLA

Date: Thursday 20 April 2023 Time: 9:45am – 12:30pm Location: Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (IOMRC) Dear Defence and Interaction Group, DSI are pleased to invite you to an information session and meet-and-greet with the Hon. Paul Papalia CSC MLA, Minister for Police; Road Safety; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues. Minister Papalia will be visiting campus next week to meet with you all so he can provide an update on the State Government’s vision for WA defence industry and how UWA researchers and educators can play a role. This will also be a wonderful opportunity…
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Roundtable discussion with Rear Admiral Rick Seif

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U.S. – Australia Alliance Next Generation Leaders Roundtable Discussion

The UWA Defence and Security Institute in partnership with Pacific Forum warmly invite you to attend a private roundtable discussion ‘Perspectives on the Future of the Alliance in the Indo-Pacific’. The U.S. – Australia Alliance Next Generation Leaders Program Hawaii brings together the ten most outstanding scholars from the two iterations of the program – the first iteration culminating in July 2020 and the current culminating in August 2022. Both iterations of the program held regional workshops around Australia with the strongest 20 candidates invited to attend a week-long National…

Roundtable morning tea with Dr Jaques Reifman, U.S. Department of Defense

The UWA Defence and Security Institute invites you to attend a private roundtable morning tea with Dr Jaques Reifman, from the United States Department of Defence (DoD) who is visiting Perth during AusBiotech 2022. Dr Reifman is an internationally renowned academic in the field of artificial intelligence and bioengineering applications. Dr Reifman is the Director of the DoD Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute, which he created to leverage the use of computation, including predictive analytics, AI and machine learning, bioinformatics, and systems biology,…

Roundtable Lunch Discussion with Claire Young

On behalf of the UWA Defence and Security Institute, it is my pleasure to invite you to a private Roundtable Lunch discussion with Claire Young on China, Antarctica and possible futures. Claire Young is an independent researcher on Antarctic security, following 40 year's experience in defence and strategic analysis. She is the author of the 2021 Lowy paper Antarctica: Eyes on the Prize. Highlights of her career include being the first female Australian-American Alliance Studies Fulbright scholar, a staffer for then Defence minister Beazley and defence reporter for the Financial Review. This…