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Panel discussion: The foreign policy white paper explained

At a time of significant uncertainty about the shape of the future global order, the Australian Government is preparing its first foreign policy white paper since 2003.

In conversation: Mike Morell, former Acting Director of the CIA

Intelligence agencies have never been more newsworthy than they are now. Developments in digital technology have made secrets less secure and leaks more common.

Panel discussion: The year ahead (Melbourne)

On 9 Melbourne at the National Gallery of Victoria, Lowy Institute Chief Operating Officer Louisa Fitz-Gerald chaired a panel of Dr Euan Graham, Director of the International Security Program; Mr A

Major General Roger Noble on fighting Islamic State in Iraq

On 8 February Major General Roger Noble addressed the Lowy Institute and provided frontline insights into the war against Islamic State.

Akiko Fukushima on the Australia-Japan relationship

On 7 February Professor Akiko Fukushima of Aoyama Gakuin University and the Tokyo Foundation addressed the Lowy Institute on the future of the Australia-Japan security partnership.

Panel discussion: The year ahead (Sydney)

On 6 February, Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove chaired a panel of Institute experts (Dr Euan Graham, Director of the International Security Program; Dr Merriden Varrall, East As

Quick comment: Kim Woo-sang on Australia and South Korea

The Lowy Institute's International Security Program Director Euan Graham speaks to Prof Kim Woo-sang, former South Korean Ambassador to Australia and Professor in Political Science and Internationa

Panel discussion: America, Asia and Australia in the age of Trump

There is no question that Donald Trump's particular brand of populism has upended American politics, but we are only now beginning to understand what it might mean for Australia and our region.

Quick comment: Josh Kurlantzick on Laos and the CIA

The Interpreter's Managing Editor Emma Connors speaks to the Council on Foreign Relation Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia Josh Kurlantzick about his new book, 'A Great Place to Have a War: America

Admiral Harry Harris addresses the Lowy Institute

On 14 December Admiral Harry Harris, Commander of US Pacific Command, addressed the Lowy Institute on America's enduring interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

Admiral Harry Harris on America's enduring interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific

Admiral Harris visits Australia at an important juncture in alliance relations and regional security, as a new administration prepares to take over the reins in Washington.

Julie Bishop on Australia and the UN Human Rights Council

Australia has long been a proponent of international efforts to advance the cause of human rights.

'Are we there yet?' – Natasha Stott Despoja

On 6 December, Natasha Stott Despoja AM, Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls, looked at destinations reached and travels still to be undertaken in the global journey towards gender equality.

Panel discussion: Foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq – The day after

Whatever form the resolution to the Syrian civil war takes, one of the by-products will be thousands of experienced, ideologically motivated foreign fighters who will remain an international securi

Quick comment: Rodger Shanahan on the battle of Aleppo

Lowy Institute Research Fellow Rodger Shanahan updates Interpreter Managing Editor Emma Connors on the advances made by the Syrian government in the city of Aleppo.

Quick comment: Sam Geall on Trump, China and climate change negotiations

Interpreter Associate Editor John Gooding speaks with Dr Sam Geall, research fellow at the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex, associate fellow at Chatham House, and executive

Panel discussion: The Lowy Institute explains the US election (in Melbourne)

On 15 November at the NGV in Melbourne, Alex Oliver, director of the Lowy Institute’s Polling Program; Daniel Flitton, senior correspondent for The Age; and Aaron Connelly, East Asia Research Fello

Quick comment: Peter Feaver on the transition to Trump's presidency

The Interpreter's Managing Editor Emma Connors speaks to Peter Feaver, professor of political science and public policy at Duke University and former National Security Council advisor under George

Panel discussion: The Lowy Institute explains the US election

On Wednesday, 9 November, a panel of Michael Fullilove, Executive Director of the Lowy Institute, Alex Oliver, Director of the Polling Program, Aaron Connelly, East Asia Research Fellow and James C

Quick comment: James Curran on Trump and Australia

Shortly after the presidential race was called in favour of Donald Trump on 9 November, Interpreter Associate Editor John Gooding spoke with James Curran, professor of history at the University of

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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