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G20: rebutting some misconceptions
Reports
G20: rebutting some misconceptions
The second issue of the Lowy Institute G20 Monitor contains a summary of recent G20 developments and four ‘rebuttal’ articles that counter ­common misconceptions about the forum…
Whera are all the Australian Generals?
Commentary
Whera are all the Australian Generals?
In this blog for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Military Fellow James Brown asks why we don't hear more rom Australia's retired Generals in the public defence…
The future of women in Afghanistan
Speeches
The future of women in Afghanistan
Military Fellow James Brown participated in a panel discussion hosted by Amnesty International to discuss how Australia can help Afghan women fighting for their rights. He spoke…
Dilema Hukuman Mati (Death penalty dilemma)
Commentary
Dilema Hukuman Mati (Death penalty dilemma)
Lowy Institute Research Fellow Dr Dave McRae, in an opinion piece for Indonesian daily Kompas, outlines three reasons why executions are not the solution to narcotics crime. He…
Asian century is marked by rising conflict
Commentary
Asian century is marked by rising conflict
In an opinion piece in The Australian, Rory Medcalf argues that the Asian Century is increasingly being marked by inter-state tensions and strategic mistrust. This reality runs…
North Korea's nuclear test: a silver lining?
Commentary
North Korea's nuclear test: a silver lining?
In this article on The Diplomat's Flashpoints blog, Rory Medcalf looks at the silver linings surrounding North Korea's nuclear test.Rory Medcalf
How involved is Xi Jinping in the Diaoyu crisis?
Commentary
How involved is Xi Jinping in the Diaoyu crisis?
Linda Jakobson, Program Director East Asia, published an article in The Diplomat on the tense stand-off between Beijing and Tokyo over the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu islands,…
What to make of India's nuclear forces
Commentary
What to make of India's nuclear forces
In this article on The Diplomat's Flashpoints blog, Rory Medcalf looks at the security implications of India's recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test for Indo…
G20 needs sharp focus
Commentary
G20 needs sharp focus
Mike Callaghan, Director of the G20 Studies Centre at the Lowy Institute, writes in an opinion piece in The Australian Financial Review on the challenges for Australia as it takes…