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Islamic State propaganda and the mainstream media
Analyses
Islamic State propaganda and the mainstream media
In this Lowy Institute Analysis, Lauren Williams examines Islamic State’s use of the Western media to disseminate its propaganda. Williams argues mainstream media outlets have a…
Beijing must beware the Thucydides trap
Commentary
Beijing must beware the Thucydides trap
Beijing must beware the Thucydides trapAlan DupontThe Australian2 February 2016Alan Dupont
Looking for leadership in the Arab Middle East
Analyses
Looking for leadership in the Arab Middle East
In this Lowy Institute Analysis, Research Fellow Associate Professor Rodger Shanahan examines how Arab Gulf States, led by Saudi Arabia, are responding to the Obama administration…
Radicalisation woes still here
Commentary
Radicalisation woes still here
Radicalisation woes still hereRodger ShanahanThe Canberra Times27 October 2015Rodger Shanahan
PM faces tough calls on defence
Commentary
PM faces tough calls on defence
PM faces tough calls on defenceAlan DupontThe Australian20 October 2015Alan Dupont
South China Sea dispute: US challenge may fall into China trap
Commentary
South China Sea dispute: US challenge may fall into China trap
South China Sea dispute: US challenge may fall into China trapEuan GrahamThe Australian Financial Review19 October 2015Euan Graham
Putin’s gambit changes game
Commentary
Putin’s gambit changes game
Putin’s gambit changes gameAlan DupontThe Australian9 October 2015Alan Dupont
In the PR war, don’t mention the R-word
Commentary
In the PR war, don’t mention the R-word
In the PR war, don’t mention the R-wordRodger ShanahanThe Australian10 October 2015Rodger Shanahan
Nuclear-armed submarines in Indo-Pacific Asia: Stabiliser or menace?
Reports
Nuclear-armed submarines in Indo-Pacific Asia: Stabiliser or menace?
In this Report, Lowy Institute Research Associate Brendan Thomas-Noone and Nonresident Fellow Professor Rory Medcalf examine the implications of sea-based nuclear weapons for…