“China’s Special Economic Zones strengthen its presence and influence in mainland Southeast Asia, in some instances with evidence of a concomitant erosion of sovereignty on behalf of the Mekong states who host them.” Read the analysis by @GregoryVRaymond. https://t.co/1nWq7c5lT8

To mark the start of the #Olympics in Tokyo, we asked Australians if they thought Australia should attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in China. See the results on the latest Lowy Institute Poll: https://t.co/koTY30EwWw

Join @mfullilove and Professor Philip Bobbitt as they talk US politics, COVID and the future of US-China competition. Listen: https://t.co/Ey9Ctin1gz

Another proxy war in Afghanistan? | Aarti Betigeri https://t.co/sduxMrTeY3

Explore the Lowy Institute Diplomat Database, an interactive feature tracking almost half a century of Australian diplomatic appointments overseas. Research by @AlexKOliver and @NBoz603 and interactive by @__brodysmith. https://t.co/yGmPb8Pug2

Check out the latest Lowy Institute Conversation. @natashaskassam talks to @michellegrattan and @murpharoo about China, climate policy and COVID-19, and what to expect from Australia’s next election. https://t.co/2o6fToPkPG

Can Biden’s Build Back Better World compete with the Belt and Road? | Henry Storey https://t.co/ZeEvAsajnm

Postcard from Tokyo 2020+1 | Donna Weeks https://t.co/6uhbRGOADT

Defending the liberal international order | Ben Scott https://t.co/tAurpZvQs6

The politics of PacMan | Michael Beltran https://t.co/8MebLBVWGQ