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In conversation: Yevgenia Albats on the Putin factor and the politics of Russia

When Vladimir Putin was re-elected as Russian president in 2018, his position as the dominant personality of the post-Soviet era was enshrined.

In conversation: Troy Bramston on the foreign policy of Sir Robert Menzies

The foreign policy of Sir Robert Menzies, Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, has often been judged as beholden to Britain and the United States.

In conversation: Anthony Bubalo on Remaking the Middle East: One year on

In Remaking the Middle East, Lowy Institute Nonresident Fellow Anthony Bubalo argued that despite continuing turmoil in the region the future of the Middle East was not inevitably bleak.

Panel discussion: Exporting the Great Firewall: Censorship and the Chinese internet

Through the course of Xi Jinping’s presidency, China has been working to shape an alternative version of the internet – one in which the party state asserts its cyber sovereignty through an extensi

Nicholas Lardy on The state strikes back: The end of economic reform in China?

China’s economic future is more uncertain than ever.

Maurice Obstfeld on managing the next global economic crisis: New thinking in macroeconomics

More than a decade since the global financial crisis, economic thinking has continued to evolve, shaped by the harsh realities of recent experience.

In conversation: Thitinan Pongsudhirak on coups to crises: where next for Thailand?

After a coup, a new constitution and a controversial election, Thailand’s political future remains as uncertain as ever.

Panel discussion: The global challenge of far-right extremism

The attacks on Al Noor and Linwood Mosques in Christchurch, in which 50 people lost their lives, represent the deadliest mass killing in New Zealand’s modern history and the worst terrorist attacks

Rodger Shanahan on Australian terrorists’ views of the world

Since the start of the Syrian civil war, up to 200 Australians have travelled to Syria and Iraq to fight with jihadist groups, and dozens more have been charged with terrorism offences in Australia

An address by Senator Penny Wong

The Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong, addressed the Lowy Institute on what a Labor Government would mean for Australia’s international engagement.

Panel Discussion: Foreign policy, defence and the federal election

The economy, tax, debt and health are the issues that are most likely to dominate the federal election campaign. But there are other matters of importance to Australians that should be debated.

Panel discussion: Atrocities as the new normal

Following a succession of severe conflicts that have caused massive loss of life, dislocation and grave human rights violations, the task of the human rights movement today is a daunting one.

In conversation: Laura Rosenberger on Washington’s China realignment

The relationship between Washington and Beijing is increasingly competitive. The economic interdependence that once underwrote the relationship now undermines it.

Mike Burgess, Director-General on the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) – Offensive cyber

On Wednesday 27 March, the Lowy Institute hosted Mike Burgess, Director-General on the Australian Signals Directorate, for an address on offensive cyber.

In conversation: Former National Security Adviser to George W. Bush - Stephen J. Hadley

Lowy Institute Executive Director Dr Michael Fullilove had a conversation about global issues with Stephen J. Hadley, former National Security Adviser to President George W. Bush.

In conversation: Dewi Fortuna Anwar on Indonesia’s elections - democracy on trial(Melbourne)

On 17 April, 190 million Indonesians will vote for their president and parliament in one of the largest single-day elections the world has ever seen.

Mike Burgess on offensive cyber and the people who do it

The Lowy Institute hosted Mr Mike Burgess, director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), for an address on ASD’s offensive cyber capabilities.

In conversation: Dewi Fortuna Anwar on Indonesia’s elections - democracy on trial (Sydney)

Next month, 190 million Indonesians will vote for their president and parliament in one of the largest single-day elections the world has ever seen.

In conversation: Gidon Bromberg on environmental peacemaking in the Middle East

The implications for national security are often overlooked in discussions on climate change.

In conversation: Gareth Evans and Michael Kirby on Australia and nuclear non-proliferation

The nuclear non-proliferation regime is under threat. Disarmament has stalled. Challenges from Moscow, Pyongyang, and Washington are mounting.

Becoming a republic will improve Australia’s image in Asia

ASEAN and pandemic recovery: Economy before strategic rivalry

Under pressure: Chinese international graduates in a new China

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An address by the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern