15 Jul 2019 ISIS: women’s work? Lydia Khalil The courts should regard crucial domestic, educational and other influences by women in ISIS as terrorist “support”.
15 Jul 2019 Remembering the Moonwalk Morris Jones It was the moment humans first stepped on another world, yet after the Apollo missions, why haven’t people been back?
12 Jul 2019 The embattled envoy and the need for frank assessment Daniel Flitton Britain’s Kim Darroch was caught in a whirlwind because he did his job.
12 Jul 2019 Professor White, the bomb can endanger but not defend Australia Ramesh Thakur Nuclear weapons have dubious operational utility and discarding treaty obligations would leave the stench of hypocrisy.
12 Jul 2019 Paying a blood price: understanding the casualty cost of intensive war Cate Carter , Charles Knight Modern war is seen as a managed risk, but how would Australians cope in a conflict with thousands of soldiers killed?
11 Jul 2019 The heights of China’s ambition in Antarctica Nengye Liu Beijing’s aim to declare a special managed area at the ice sheet’s highest point is a test of Antarctic governance.
11 Jul 2019 Australia-Indonesia ties: escaping the beefs about boats or Bali Ben Bland Don't jinx it, but a few promising signs suggest bilateral ties could be entering a new period of relative stability.
11 Jul 2019 The pitfalls of North Korea’s summitry spectacle Khang Vu It is easy to mistake process for progress in talking to North Korea.
10 Jul 2019 Progress of women in diplomacy a point of pride for DFAT Frances Adamson More women than ever are in key diplomatic positions for Australia.
10 Jul 2019 Aid links: environmental ethics, a tech edge in managing cities, more Alexandre Dayant The UK pledges to combat a climate emergency, laggards in fighting HIV, and stories from the aid and development sector.
10 Jul 2019 Hong Kong sets an example to push Taiwan even further from China Randy Mulyanto <p>Taiwan’s close watch on Hong Kong has only firmed its opposition to Beijing’s “one country, two systems”.</p>
10 Jul 2019 China’s Belt and Road Initiative: status report Peter McCawley Some projects will succeed. Others will fail. And in the end, China will likely find the political gain is quite mixed.
9 Jul 2019 The US does more in the Pacific than it gives itself credit for Michael Walsh Technical definitions of what counts as “aid” fail to capture the full scope of American assistance in the region.
9 Jul 2019 Women yet to smash glass ceiling in Australian diplomacy and security Alex Oliver , Danielle Cave A new Lowy Institute study reveals a few trailblazers doesn’t necessarily reflect progress in fixing a gender imbalance.
9 Jul 2019 Chernobyl: the continuing political consequences of a nuclear accident John Carlson The meltdown contributed to the Soviet Union’s collapse but may have also cost a chance to employ low-carbon energy.
8 Jul 2019 The race to be next IMF chief Mike Callaghan The old “gentleman’s agreement” will likely hold, with a European to take the top job, settled by a backroom deal.
8 Jul 2019 What a waste: the G20 and the plastic problem Michael Heazle More plastic waste is choking the world’s oceans yet despite global declarations and commitments, nothing much is done.
8 Jul 2019 US states pushing for Roe v Wade test case in Supreme Court Prudence Flowers Over the last decade, a devastatingly effective assault against abortion access has been unfolding in the United States.
5 Jul 2019 The burden of friendship: Germany, Trump and NATO Marcus Colla Germany earns a special ire in the President’s complaints, but Berlin sees less challenge in dollars and more in trust.
5 Jul 2019 First salvo: missile tests mark intensified US-China competition Bates Gill This exercise signals a step-change in Beijing’s response to the US and allied military presence in China’s near seas.
5 Jul 2019 Cambodia: the regime’s base survival instinct on display Lucy West , Sovinda Po A decision to reject a US offer to refurbish Ream Naval Base might hint at China’s influence but also domestic concerns.
5 Jul 2019 Japan is again hunting whales. What can be done? Donald R Rothwell As G20 leaders gathered in Osaka, Japan let loose the whalers and the international response has so far been muted.
4 Jul 2019 Iran’s dangerous gamble Mahmoud Pargoo Hardliners in Tehran might underestimate Washington’s reluctance to fight while overestimating their control at home.
4 Jul 2019 Economic diplomacy: Japan v Korea, and trade negotiation secrecy Greg Earl Japan’s sanctions on Korean electronics shows souring ties between notional partners in a dangerous part of the world.
4 Jul 2019 The “new era” of digital authoritarianism Dirk van Graver A growing online divide has curbed freedom of expression and opinion but it’s not time to surrender to a “splinternet”.
3 Jul 2019 Vietnam shapes as a key winner from the US-China trade war Michael Sainsbury Vietnam’s economy is booming as the country plays off old enemies as new friends in technology and manufacturing.
3 Jul 2019 The limits to global monetary policy Stephen Grenville Already in “easy” mode and without the flexibility to move interest rates lower, other policies are needed.
3 Jul 2019 Pacific links: power games, volcanic eruptions, and media blackouts Alexandre Dayant Links and stories from across the Pacific islands region.
3 Jul 2019 Lessons of globalisation: the vulnerable women of the Nokia factory Vani Swarupa Murali A technology giant transformed a small village in India promising jobs, yet at a cost to female workers that lingers.
2 Jul 2019 China’s Belt and Road Initiative, from the inside looking out Denghua Zhang , Jianwen Yin To understand the goals of China’s flagship program means also considering the perspective of state-owned enterprises.
2 Jul 2019 Unpacking the Asia Power Index – Podcast out today Kelsey Munro The Lowy Institute’s Rules Based Audio podcast takes a deep dive into the 2019 Asia Power Index.
2 Jul 2019 More women – with more chances – is key to PNG’s democratic future Watna Mori Enough talk. Ensuring equal participation in politics is a challenge the new Marape government must rise to meet.
2 Jul 2019 Book review: Hugh White’s How to Defend Australia Sam Roggeveen This quietly radical book calls on Australia to plan as if our US alliance will diminish to the point of vanishing.
1 Jul 2019 Temper our optimism: the message from the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Osaka Merriden Varrall Overshadowed by US-China tensions, the shared sense of purpose that formed the G20 has almost entirely dissipated.
1 Jul 2019 The Republicans’ post-Iraq dilemma: the hollow threats Robert E Kelly Not only is Donald Trump the boy who cried wolf, the US public will not support diving into a quagmire war of choice.
1 Jul 2019 Jakarta’s air quality kills its residents – and it’s getting worse Kate Walton Choked up citizens have had enough and are taking the government to court over Jakarta’s chronic smog.
28 Jun 2019 China’s financial risk and lessons from the Baoshang Bank collapse Stephen Joske This incident has dented the Chinese government’s claim to be in control and the financial danger zone is approaching.
28 Jun 2019 The Indo-Pacific is the New Asia Melissa Conley Tyler The terms of the debate might be finally settled, but the contest will go on. And on.
28 Jun 2019 National security: Australians and their elites Sam Roggeveen A tour through this year’s Lowy Institute Poll to see where the public differs from political leaders.
28 Jun 2019 Why Mahathir is unlikely to make Anwar his successor Qi Siang Ng Few thought the then 92-year-old return PM would be anything but a charismatic seat-warmer – except the man himself.
27 Jun 2019 Australian attitudes to China shift: 2019 Lowy Poll Kelsey Munro A deep dive into the 2019 Lowy poll reveals an across-the-board hardening of Australian attitudes towards China.
27 Jun 2019 The Pacific: pinching pennies doesn’t make for policy longevity Jonathan Pryke , Shane McLeod Australians might be wary on aid but are far more alert to the region’s biggest security concern in climate change.
27 Jun 2019 The Matildas and Socceroos vs. Marta and Messi Alex Vedovi Australia’s growing interest and standing in the world game is opening unexpected and lucrative ties with Latin America.
26 Jun 2019 Australian PM talks US China tensions ahead of the G20 Kelsey Munro In his first big foreign policy speech since the election Scott Morrison stressed Australia's commitment to free trade.
26 Jun 2019 Aid links: labouring along the Belt and Road, carbon cash, more Alexandre Dayant Cuba’s revolutionary struggle, looking back at three decades development work, and stories from the aid sector.
26 Jun 2019 Are Australians more worried about climate change or climate policy? Matt McDonald Climate change is again on the public mind but this didn’t translate to a strong message at the ballot box for action.
26 Jun 2019 The polls were wrong, but here’s our poll, and why you should read it Alex Oliver , Natasha Kassam Election pollsters must deal with tricky challenges but issues polls – such as the Lowy Institute Poll – are different.
25 Jun 2019 It’s not just melting glaciers that endanger the Mekong and its region Milton Osborne The wash of sediment downstream is crucial for the health of the river – and with it the economies it spans.
25 Jun 2019 Osaka G20: finding the right beat for hard conversation Mike Callaghan Summits are too often harshly judged on what they deliver now rather than the agenda set for the future.
25 Jun 2019 Seychelles: life after the boss Ashton Robinson India and China are competing for influence in the Indian Ocean nation while the long shadow of a past ruler recedes.