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28 Mar 2024
Mind the gap: China’s megaproject promises fall short of reality in Southeast Asia
Debt, delay and deteriorating ties between China and its infrastructure partners have led some to go it alone. -
9 Feb 2024
Australia and ASEAN: A storied history
After 50 years of dialogue, the relationship has matured on economic, political, and strategic interests. -
9 Jan 2024
Navigating the strange minilateralverse of madness
The vogue has seen a boom of small Indo-Pacific gatherings, but a hard look is needed to decide which are sustainable. -
8 Dec 2023
America's re-balance to Asia delayed … again
Whisperings of Chinese military facilities in the Gulf combine with Gaza War to further complicate US efforts at strategic re-prioritisation. -
23 Nov 2023
Economic diplomacy: Hits and misses for Project Diversify
India and Vietnam are the rising new trade partners as business cools on China amid new American protectionism. -
14 Sep 2023
More than just rice: Asia’s food supply anxieties
Most economies in Southeast Asia are net food importers. Is now the time for Australia to step up its export production? -
13 Sep 2023
Sea robbery in the Singapore Strait
A crucial global trade route is subject to a rash of petty crime, but the consequences aren’t so petty. -
15 Jun 2023
The importance of pride: supporting LGBTQ rights in Asia
The recent Sydney WorldPride was a milestone moment in connecting a regional and global movement. -
9 Jun 2023
East Asia’s low welfare spending model fails to tackle inequality
A historical reliance on family has allowed governments to put the economic onus on those who can least afford it. -
25 May 2023
Economic diplomacy: Taking cover from the summit war of words
Proliferating regional institutions risk becoming shooting stars, with a long trail of bureaucratic half-lives behind. -
25 May 2023
Decoding diplomatic dynamics in Asia: The numbers tell a captivating story
China, Japan and Indonesia each lead the US with a higher tempo of top-level diplomatic activity in the region. But defence ties differ. -
10 May 2023
Malaysia’s Anwar seeks Asian Monetary Fund and “dedollarisation”
By reviving an old idea, Malaysia’s PM hopes to be in the driver’s seat for regional economic leadership. -
3 May 2023
The “Indo-Pacific” is here. Yet “Asia-Pacific” lives on
Debate over the shape of the region is far from settled – and with that lies the promise of ongoing rivalry. -
2 May 2023
Choosing openness in the international economy
As the region seeks to rebound from a global economic downturn, the free flow of goods and services is key. -
1 May 2023
Finding opportunity in Asia’s net-zero transition
Australia will miss out if it doesn’t prepare for lower coal and gas exports. -
13 Apr 2023
Economic diplomacy: Counting the cost of decoupling
US-China tensions are disrupting economic links for other countries as new forecasts of slow growth make change harder. -
8 Mar 2023
“Amplify their voice”: Promoting gender equity in Asia and the Pacific
The regional head of UN Women has a simple but crucial message on this International Women’s Day. -
16 Feb 2023
Economic diplomacy: Banking on Asia is hard to escape
Australian banks are stepping back from Asia just as the government pushes for business to diversify away from China. -
9 Feb 2023
With caution and tact: How Asian countries voted on Ukraine at the UN
A resolution forces nations to show their hand. After Russia’s invasion, consistency has not been to everyone’s liking. -
7 Feb 2023
Valuing Asia’s women leaders
Telling the Asian stories remind us that these are not “Australian”, or “Asian” or “American” experiences – but global. -
6 Feb 2023
The big picture: five lessons for five years of the Asia Power Index
Superpower rivalry matters – but don’t be blinded to the role of smaller players in a region of many contests. -
5 Jan 2023
Australia’s mainstream media neglected Asia’s Covid stories
A heavy focus on how the US and UK struggled with the pandemic further removed Australians from their neighbourhood. -
24 Oct 2022
US midterms: How Republican wins (or losses) could shape Asia policy
A form guide to the key races that will determine what role Republicans play in the US approach to regional challenges. -
4 Oct 2022
Building a better development finance institution: Australia’s opportunity
Canberra can learn a lot about risk appetite and the culture of financing from those already in the space. -
13 Sep 2022
Powerhouse: clean energy transitions in the Indo-Pacific
Energy security is shifting to new interdependencies based on alternate fuels and rare earths. -
6 Sep 2022
Debating Southeast Asia’s future
Insights from six of the region’s most interesting economic thinkers show the pathway to collective growth is not clear. -
2 Sep 2022
The right tools for a coherent regional response to forced migration
Reforming the Bali Process will provide a genuine forum for Australia and partners to prepare ahead of the next crisis. -
30 Aug 2022
Why engaging Asia matters even more
Australians thought they understood the shape of a shared regional future but today its contours look less certain. -
23 Aug 2022
Asia skills critical to Australia’s economic future and security
Regional expertise needs to extend well beyond base literacy and towards a more Asia-capable workforce. -
5 Aug 2022
Development finance in Asia: a memoir
A former president of the Asian Development Bank reminisces about dealing with the rise of China. -
3 Jun 2022
Labor should create a “Regional Carbon Bank” for ASEAN and the Pacific
An urgent demand for clean electricity infrastructure requires needs a dedicated, multilateral agency in support. -
2 Jun 2022
Knowledge is power: A small investment for a big return
Australia should see that training rights advocates across the region can be an effective means to bolster democracy. -
1 Jun 2022
Water torture: Asia‑Pacific’s “WASH” crisis in need of solutions
Access to clean water is not only a development challenge but one for geopolitics, too. -
19 May 2022
Getting the most from Australia’s regional engagements
As in-person meetings restart after Covid, it’s time to assess what resources support the many strategic groupings. -
17 May 2022
No Gas: Lessons from Poland and Bulgaria for the Quad
The risk of disrupted energy supplies is not only in Europe but a danger in the Indo-Pacific, too. -
17 May 2022
AUKUS: More than meets the eye
A series of small, overlapping initiatives are combining to bolster the security architecture of the Indo-Pacific. -
5 Apr 2022
Why liberalism has few friends in Asia
The damage inflicted on the region by European imperialism was not forgotten – a backlash that continues to the present. -
1 Apr 2022
Youth politics in East and Southeast Asia
Traditional parties are up against an unstoppable force of young activists set to shape democracy in the region. -
16 Feb 2022
Joe Biden’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy: A view from Southeast Asia
Rather than trying to push ASEAN to confront China, the White House has made an important gesture for unity. -
10 Feb 2022
Economic diplomacy: Mission critical as Australia’s own BRI gains pace
Australia’s new embrace of South Korea in minerals, defence, and trade is well-timed as the country catches up to Japan. -
6 Dec 2021
Covid in Asia: the immediate payoff of donating vaccines
The latest Lowy Institute Asia Power Index affirms that goodwill goes to the generous. -
1 Dec 2021
Kurt Campbell on what America is for, “rather than what we’re against”
The White House “Asia tsar” spoke with Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove on the shape of the region. -
12 Nov 2021
Jake Sullivan on the challenges “no one country can solve”
The White House National Security Adviser stressed the chance for cooperation even in a challenging global era. -
16 Sep 2021
How nuclear subs could transform Australia, its alliance and Asia
First thoughts on the consequences of a truly momentous decision. -
25 Aug 2021
Afghanistan holds lessons for American power in Asia
The US will one day ask the same question about its presence in Asia that it did of Afghanistan: is it still worth it? -
17 Jun 2021
Economic diplomacy: Trade deals for a fast-growing family
New ties with Britain to “right a historic wrong” but visa schemes for regional workers could generate another headache. -
22 Apr 2021
Economic diplomacy: Supply chains, ASEAN wanes, and Japan’s coal dump
Will government have to pick a winner for 6G networks to show the US and Japan as “global leaders in innovation”? -
22 Apr 2021
Toxic reaction to Japan’s Fukushima water dump
Experts insist the release of treated radioactive water is not dangerous. Legal challenges might find otherwise. -
11 Mar 2021
Economic diplomacy: The business of coups and China’s Quad response
Companies are finding themselves torn between conscience and keeping the lights on when it comes to Myanmar.