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Full spectrum defence: Re-thinking the fundamentals of Australian defence strategy
Analyses
Full spectrum defence: Re-thinking the fundamentals of Australian defence strategy
In this Analysis, Alan Dupont argues that successive Australian governments have failed to define an effective national defence strategy. Australia needs a defence strategy that…
On the brink of a new cold world
Commentary
On the brink of a new cold world
On the brink of a new cold worldAlan DupontThe Australian29 November 2014Click here for the online text.Alan Dupont
Chinese aid in the Pacific
Reports
Chinese aid in the Pacific
In this interactive Lowy Institute map, Philippa Brant illustrates China’s growing foreign aid program in the Pacific Islands region.Philippa Brant
The Geopolitics of Chinese Aid
Commentary
The Geopolitics of Chinese Aid
The Geopolitics of Chinese aid: Mapping Beijing’s Funding in the PacificDr Philippa BrantForeign Affairs4 March 2015Please click here for the online text.Philippa Brant
How much debt is too much
Commentary
How much debt is too much
How much debt is too much?Stephen GrenvilleNikkei Report3 March 2015Please click here for the online text.Stephen Grenville
Iranian nuclear deal offers stability, but with a catch
Commentary
Iranian nuclear deal offers stability, but with a catch
Iranian nuclear deal offers stability, but with a catchRodger ShanahanThe Drum19 February 2015Please click here for the online textRodger Shanahan
Greek politicians have to learn to break promises
Commentary
Greek politicians have to learn to break promises
Greek politicians have to learn to break promisesStephen GrenvilleThe Australian Financial Review24 February 2015Stephen Grenville
Iranian foreign policy under Rouhani
Analyses
Iranian foreign policy under Rouhani
In this Lowy Institute Analysis Rodger Shanahan examines changes in Iranian foreign policy under President Rouhani. He argues that while the Iranian President has changed the tone…
There's method to Islamic State's pure madness
Commentary
There's method to Islamic State's pure madness
There's method to Islamic State's pure madnessRodger ShanahanSydney Morning Herald5 February 2015Please click here for the online text.Rodger Shanahan