The United States and the Rules‑Based Order
Six experts debate America's approach to the rules-based order
Tuesday 20 Apr 2021 | 07:47 | SYDNEY
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Asia Power Index 2020
The annual Asia Power Index measures resources and influence to assess the relative power of states in Asia. It is an analytical tool that ranks 26 countries and territories in terms of what they have, and what they do with what they have — reaching as far west as Pakistan, as far north as Russia
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In this feature, we identify ten recurring propositions about the rules-based order and show it's evolution through national debate and government policy. Explore how the rules-based order has developed over time and in meaning with experts offering inside commentary along the way
Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map
The Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map is an analytical tool designed to enhance aid effectiveness in the Pacific by improving coordination, alignment, and accountability of foreign aid. The interactive collects data on almost 13,000 projects in 14 countries from 62 donors from 2011 onwards. This data
China and the Rules‑Based Order
Seven experts debate China’s approach to the rules‑based international order
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The World After COVID‑19
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Lowy Institute Poll 2019 Interactive
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Australian election 2019: Where the parties stand
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Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map - Country Profiles
These summary profiles of the 14 Pacific Islands countries analysed in the Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map pull together the key findings for each country. They include the total aid spent and committed, the top donors and the total number of projects. Each profile highlights the key projects in each
Lowy Institute Global Diplomacy Index 2017
The 2017 Lowy Institute Global Diplomacy Index has extended its coverage to Asia: with 17 more countries, it now maps and ranks 60 of the most significant diplomatic networks of the world - all G20, OECD and Asian nations
The history of US Freedom of Navigation Operations
These maps show freedom of navigation operations conducted by US Navy vessels, in order to challenge maritime claims that the US interprets as inconsistent with international law, as listed by the US Department of Defense
Mapping Chinese aid in the Pacific
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Lowy Institute Poll interactive site
Lowy Institute Poll interactive site
The Lowy Institute Global Diplomacy Index 2016
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