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Man v machine: Future of war not all drones and AI, soldiers still matter
Commentary
Man v machine: Future of war not all drones and AI, soldiers still matter
Originally published on the United States Institute of Peace 
Deterring at a distance: The strategic logic of AUKUS
Analyses
Deterring at a distance: The strategic logic of AUKUS
With regional security anxieties rising, nuclear-powered submarines are the optimal deterrence machines.
International partners fall short in supporting Southeast Asia energy transition
Commentary
International partners fall short in supporting Southeast Asia energy transition
Promises of climate-related finance not being met.Originally published in The Straits Times.
Southeast Asia Aid Map 2024 - Key Findings Report
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…
Southeast Asia Aid Map 2024
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…
Australia-China ties are not ready for AUKUS
Commentary
Australia-China ties are not ready for AUKUS
Originally published on the Australian Financial Review