Biography
Publications
Jack Sato is a data analyst for the Asia Power Index at the Lowy Institute. He joined the Institute in 2022. He holds a degree in Science/Arts, majoring in Statistics, Chinese and Japanese (minoring in International Relations) from the University of Queensland.
Power in Asia: Six surprising facts
Following the launch of the 2023 Asia Power Index, the authors dig into data that reveals how power is shifting in Asia.
Star power: An astrologer’s take on global leadership
What’s your sign, Vladimir?
Commentary
Is China Replacing the US as Thailand's Main Security Partner?
Originally posted in The Diplomat
Commentary
Concerns over China-backed high-speed railway do not derail Indonesia’s agency
Originally published in Channel News Asia, 6 November 2023.
Geopolitics and the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway
Has the bullet train project strained the once tight relationship between Indonesia and China?
The Fix: The Stans have it
Your weekly Interpreter feature about issues, resources or helpful distractions that might otherwise be missed.
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.
Reports
Asia Power Snapshot: China and the United States in Southeast Asia
China is more influential than the United States in a number of measures in Southeast Asia and has increased its lead over the past five years.
Enter Cambodia’s Hun Manet
Numbers tell the story of a military leader working overtime on a leadership succession game plan.
