The renowned geopolitical analyst and commentator Dario Fabbri recently visited Perth, participating in two major events that attracted the attention of the academic, diplomatic, and business communities in Western Australia.
Introduced by Consul Nicolaci, Fabbri delivered a lecture at the Perth USAsia Centre, a prestigious research center inaugurated in 2012 by Hillary Clinton and focused on the Indo-Pacific region. For the first time in Australia, Fabbri presented an in-depth and original analysis of the geopolitical dynamics of the region, examining the increasing importance of the Indo-Pacific for global balance, the roots of the strategic competition between the United States and China, and Australia’s crucial role.
The conference, which was a sell-out event, sparked lively discussion and received unanimous praise from attendees—including representatives from the academic, diplomatic, and business sectors—for the clarity and originality of the Italian analyst’s take.
During his stay in Australia, Fabbri also met with international relations students at St Catherine’s College (Curtin University), hosted by Professor Joseph Siracusa, Director of the Global Futures Program at Curtin University. He provided novel insights into geopolitical dynamics and engaged in discussions with students and professors interested in exploring the implications of a human-centric approach to geopolitics.
The two events, organized by the Italian Consulate in Perth, follow shortly after the conclusion of the major Pitch Black military exercise (July 12 – August 2), in which Italy participated with the Carrier Strike Group (aircraft carrier Cavour and frigate Alpino) and the Italian Air Force, marking its first deployment in the Indo-Pacific theater. These events align with the proactive efforts of the Italian Embassy in Canberra to strengthen strategic dialogue between Italy and Australia.
