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We spend so little on ambassadors but they're more important than ever
Commentary
We spend so little on ambassadors but they're more important than ever
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop should not be harangued for bringing together all of Australia's heads of mission for the first time, writes Alex Oliver for the Sydney…
Asia in the Age of Uncertainty
Polling
Asia in the Age of Uncertainty
In the context of an increasingly demanding security environment in Asia, the Lowy Institute joined with five research partners in Asia Pacific in a six-nation 2016…
How to be exceptional: Australia in the slowing global economy
Analyses
How to be exceptional: Australia in the slowing global economy
While the US and UK have seen political rebellions against migration and trade, Australia has tranquilly entered its 26th year of growth. Australia can in coming decades increase…
China's rising soft power
Commentary
China's rising soft power
Originally published in The Australian. Peter Cai
Australia needs the United States to keep China in check
Commentary
Australia needs the United States to keep China in check
​Originally published in the New York Times.Michael Fullilove
Dastyari shows foreign political donation ban needed
Commentary
Dastyari shows foreign political donation ban needed
Originally published in The Australian Financial Review.Rory Medcalf
It’s time to clear the clutter on foreign investment policy
Commentary
It’s time to clear the clutter on foreign investment policy
Originally published in The Australian.Peter Cai
How to improve the FIRB process
Commentary
How to improve the FIRB process
Originally published in The Australian Financial Review.Stephen Grenville
More than fear and greed for China
Commentary
More than fear and greed for China
Originally published in The Age.Tristram Sainsbury