Biography
Publications
Jack Sato is a Data Analyst for the Asia Power Index at the Lowy Institute. Since joining the Institute in 2022, he has also contributed research and analysis to the Global Diplomacy Index and played a key role in the development of the Southeast Asia Influence Index.
He holds a degree in Science/Arts, majoring in Statistics, Chinese and Japanese (minoring in International Relations) from the University of Queensland.
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.
Report
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.
Analysis
2023 Asia Power Index - Key Findings Report
In-depth analysis and insight into the changing power distribution in Asia and its geopolitical consequences.
Interactive
2023 Asia Power Index
A comprehensive assessment of the changing distribution of power in Asia, ranking 26 countries and territories through 133 indicators.
Greater Sunrise: Can Timor-Leste play the “China card”?
Beijing is a minor player in development finance for Dili – but it’s a different story with state-owned enterprises.
