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Nicholas Gruen on intellectual property – Economics, diplomacy and Australia's strategic interests

As we transition towards a progressively more knowledge-intensive economy, IP arrangements will become increasingly important.

Michael Keenan on the evolving terrorist threat in Australia

On 27 October, the Lowy Institute hosted a lecture by The Hon Michael Keenan MP, Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Counter-Terrorism on the evolving terrorist threa

Panel discussion: The future of the Australia-China relationship

Against the background of growing public discussion in Australia over the nature of our relationship with China, on 17 October Lowy Institute Executive Director, Dr Michael Fullilove chaired a pane

A world of shocks and disruptions: Where do we go from here? A French perspective

On 13 October, Jean-David Levitte spoke on the threat of Islamic State in the Middle East and Europe, the state of the European project after Brexit, and the rise of new powers in Asia.

Panel discussion: Postcolonial Hong Kong – 19 years after the British handover

Almost two decades have passed since the Hong Kong handover ceremony and much has changed for the now self-governing special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China.

2016 Owen Harries Lecture – Jean-David Levitte on a world of shocks and disruptions

'On the global chessboard, we can no longer attempt to predict the future - whether of nations or of the international system - on the basis of past or present trends…We are living in a period of d

A turning tide? Angus Campbell on Australia’s strategic defence interests

The Australian Army has operated as an expeditionary continental army for most of its history.

Martin Parkinson on the future of international economic engagement

On 6 October the Lowy Institute hosted an address by the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Dr Martin Parkinson PSM on the government’s work to strengthen the effectivene

'Staying the Course: Keeping the door open to our economy' - An address from Scott Morrison

On Friday, 30 September the Lowy Institute hosted The Hon Scott Morrison MP for an address on the importance of trade, investment, and positive immigration policies to Australia’s economic future.

Panel discussion – Anxious about the US, unsure on China: Australians & the 2016 Lowy Institute Poll

According to this year’s Lowy Institute Poll, Australians are anxious about the prospect of a Trump presidency, and have serious reservations about China, despite it being our largest trading partn

In conversation: Fred Smith reflects on the Afghanistan frontline

On 22 September Lowy Institute Deputy Director Anthony Bubalo hosted Fred Smith for a captivating conversation focusing on reflections from Fred’s two years working as a diplomat and political offi

Quick comment: Rodger Shanahan on the threat posed by foreign fighters

The Interpreter's Managing Editor Emma Connors talks to Lowy Institute Research Fellow Rodger Shanahan on the threat of foreign fighters leaving Iraq and Syria as Islamic State continues to weaken.

David Ignatius on the US election and its impact on US foreign policy

“A Trump presidency could open the way for China’s strategic dominance in Asia and elsewhere”, David Ignatius wrote recently in his Washington Post column.

Panel discussion: Is monetary policy now ineffective?

Central banks have engaged in expansionary policy for many years now, yet inflation remains low. Why has this happened?

David Ignatius on world order in the age of ISIS and a rising Asia

On 16 August, the Lowy Institute hosted Washington Post columnist and 2016 Telstra Distinguished international Fellow David Ignatius for an address on the state of world order.

World order in the age of ISIS and a rising Asia

On 16 August, the Lowy Institute hosted David Ignatius, Washington Post columnist and 2016 Telstra Distinguished International Fellow, for an address on the decay of the Middle East, the rise of a

'A Global ABC' – An address from Michelle Guthrie at the 2016 Lowy Institute Media Awards

James Cockayne on the hidden triumvirate: The state, the Mafia, and legitimate business

On 10 August the Lowy Institute hosted an address from James Cockayne, a strategist, international lawyer and writer.

In conversation with the Global Infrastructure Hub's Chris Heathcote

Sydney became the world’s infrastructure capital in 2014 with the establishment of the Global Infrastructure Hub by the G20.

Andrew Scobell on China's search for security and Australia's role

In recent years China has been increasingly assertive, especially in its own Asia-Pacific neighbourhood.

A tale of two countries: interpreting The Kashmir Files

Labor’s Pacific plan: ticking the economic box

Ukraine: The view from Warsaw

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