James Bowen
Biography
Publications
James Bowen is a consultant to NGOs, think tanks, and political advisories on Indo-Pacific climate and energy matters. He has previously worked at foreign policy think tanks in Australia, Germany, and the United States, and is a former political speechwriter on resources and energy.
![Australia’s new gas strategy makes for flawed foreign policy](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2024-05/GettyImages-82058177.jpg?itok=7YzJzHVu)
Australia’s new gas strategy makes for flawed foreign policy
Simultaneously advancing energy security in Asia and climate security in the Pacific is both possible and desirable.
![Managing Japan-Australia energy tensions in a time of transition](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2023-05/GettyImages-1243136203.jpg?itok=rLOd3NAO)
Managing Japan-Australia energy tensions in a time of transition
Australia can’t afford to support Japan’s carbon emissions anymore than its own.
![Australia should build its green infrastructure presence](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/51225713155_0af2662d95_k.jpg?itok=OoPFSVkE)
Australia should build its green infrastructure presence
The region is taking an increasingly dim view of efforts seeking to protect the fossil fuel trade.
![Australia’s potential as a “green” hydrogen superpower](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/Hydrogen%20bus.jpg?itok=Jialzh72)
Australia’s potential as a “green” hydrogen superpower
As the hydrocarbon era wanes a new energy source could be a potent geopolitical asset.
![This week, it’s Trump the conventional Republican hawk](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/Trump_helicopter_crop.jpg?itok=sTPVb1gN)
This week, it’s Trump the conventional Republican hawk
It seems Trump has been co-opted by the powerful military and foreign policy establishment in Washington - memorably described as 'the Blob' by former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes.
![Trump's info wars not so easily won](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/White_House_press.jpg?itok=_DTiEMgv)
Trump's info wars not so easily won
The communications strategy employed during Trump's successful primaries and general election campaigns has not been as effective since the inauguration.
![Obama’s legacy: Still a work in progress?](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/cropped%20barack%20obama.jpg?itok=MJ4HmlTk)
Obama’s legacy: Still a work in progress?
Obama leaves office enjoying unusually high approval ratings while simultaneously fearing the wholesale destruction of his legacy.
![Trump: An unimaginable president](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/cropped%20trump%20shadow.jpg?itok=dHc7CLc2)
Trump: An unimaginable president
US institutions are wholly unprepared to deal with a candidate they have never envisioned.
Pagination