Asia and Pacific

Peace on the horizon for Bangsamoro?
As part of the 'Sectarianism and Religiously Motivated Violence' Masters course which I run at ANU's National Security College, students were asked to write a post on a…
China, the G20 and global economic governance
Analyses
China, the G20 and global economic governance
In this Lowy Institute Analysis, Hugh Jorgensen and Dr Daniela Strube examine China’s approach to global economic governance. The paper argues that China will seek a greater…
Jokowi Spells Out Vision for Indonesia’s “Global Maritime Nexus”
Commentary
Jokowi Spells Out Vision for Indonesia’s “Global Maritime Nexus”
Jokowi Spells Out Vision for Indonesia’s “Global Maritime Nexus” Adelle Neary Southeast Asia from Scott Circle Volume V, Issue 24 Adelle Neary
Regional tensions on display at Fifth Xiangshan Forum
Last week's Fifth Xiangshan Forum in Beijing demonstrated just how difficult it will be to resolve disputes in the South China Sea as long as key parties believe history must…
Why America can't compete with China's regional financial order
'You can always count on China to be good to its neighbours this time of year', observes Carl Thayer. 'The money is meant to send a message that China is the big sugar daddy of…
Why economics doesn't explain China's FTA decision
Malcolm Cook and I have been debating why China has been willing to bless Tony Abbott with an FTA when Mr Abbott has so strongly opposed Beijing's political and strategic…
Why US control of the South Korean military is here to stay
In late October, the US and South Korea agreed to delay the issue of who would control the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) in the event of a war on the Korean Peninsula. In the…
Fiji grabs the limelight as leaders of China and India visit
Jenny Hayward-Jones is Director of the Lowy Institute's Melanesia Program and Philippa Brant is a Research Associate at the Lowy Institute. Pacific Island leaders have had the…
Managing Maritime Disputes and Tensions in Indo-Pacific Asia
Speeches
Managing Maritime Disputes and Tensions in Indo-Pacific Asia
Managing Maritime Disputes and Tensions in Indo-Pacific AsiaRory MedcalfRemarks at the Fifth Xiangshan ForumBeijing, 21 November, 2014Rory Medcalf
Two navigators, a clear course
Commentary
Two navigators, a clear course
Two navigators, a clear courseRory MedcalfIndian Express21 November 2014Please click here for the full online text.Rory Medcalf