Asia
The carbon sinks of Southeast Asia are in trouble
Southeast Asia contains about 40 per cent of the world’s tropical peatlands. These wetland ecosystems, comprised of centuries-old, partially decomposed organic matter, play a…
India is totally slaying influencer diplomacy
The “influencer” economy has become a big business in the social media age. Recognising the power of digital reach, the Indian government hosted its first national creators award…
2024 Southeast Asia Aid Map: Warning signs for the region
Southeast Asia has navigated the economic impacts of COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine relatively well, but at a high cost: slower poverty reduction, significant learning…
Reports
Southeast Asia Aid Map 2024 - Key Findings Report
The Southeast Asia Aid Map — launched by the Lowy Institute in 2023 — is a comprehensive database tracking official development finance (ODF) flows in Southeast Asia.This 2024 Key…
Interactives
Southeast Asia Aid Map 2024
The second edition of the Southeast Asia Aid Map, encompassing the period from 2015 to 2022, includes comprehensive data on more than 120,000 projects carried out by 107…
Bhutan: Dispatch from the Hermit’s happy hills
“What is pertinent in the calmness of that beauty, its sense of restraint,” says Kazuo Ishiguro in The Remains of the Day. “It is as though the land knows of its own beauty, its…
Who is Chinese Premier, Li Qiang?
Who is Chinese Premier, Li Qiang?That’s the question the Australian government from Anthony Albanese down will be trying to answer during Li’s four-day visit to Australia, the…
Deterring China’s military violence against Australians
Repeating an aggressive action four times shows intent. In February 2022, a Chinese warship directed a dangerous laser at an Australian Defence Force aircraft. In June 2022, a…
India’s election is done. What about running in the next one?
India’s 2024 parliamentary election have reaffirmed the strength and vibrancy of the country’s democratic process, showcasing the electorate’s power to shape their government. The…
Rare earths vs rarer resources: Global ripples from Australia’s divestment decision
The Australian government has issued a directive for five foreign companies with links to China to divest their stakes in Northern Minerals Limited within two months. The mining…