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Reframing the Australia–Japan energy relationship
Analysis
Reframing the Australia–Japan energy relationship
New analysis argues flexible cooperation can help both countries manage net-zero uncertainty.
By Reuben Finighan, Ryan Neelam
Navigating the storm: Southeast Asia and the global trade shocks
Analysis
Navigating the storm: Southeast Asia and the global trade shocks
Southeast Asia’s export-oriented economies have so far proven highly resilient to the global trade shocks of punitive US tariffs and China’s surging exports.
By Roland Rajah, Ahmed Albayrak, Robert Walker
Asia Power Index 2025 - Key Findings Report
Report
Asia Power Index 2025 - Key Findings Report
In-depth analysis and insight into the changing power distribution in Asia and its geopolitical consequences.
By Susannah Patton, Jack Sato
Asia Power Index 2025
Interactive
Asia Power Index 2025
The 2025 Asia Power Index shows a region in flux. Explore the most comprehensive assessment of the changing distribution of power in Asia to date.
By Susannah Patton, Jack Sato
Australia’s Strategic Priorities and Challenges with Southeast Asia
Journal Article
Australia’s Strategic Priorities and Challenges with Southeast Asia
Originally published in Asia Policy, volume 20, number 4 (October 2025)
By Susannah Patton
Southeast Asia Influence Index - Key Findings Report
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Southeast Asia Influence Index - Key Findings Report
The Southeast Asia Influence Index maps the landscape of geopolitical influence in this crucial region. Building on an existing body of data-driven research by the Lowy Institute,…
By Susannah Patton, Jack Sato, Rahman Yaacob
Southeast Asia Influence Index
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Southeast Asia Influence Index
Explore our world-first data ranking geopolitical influence across the eleven countries of Southeast Asia.
By Susannah Patton, Jack Sato, Rahman Yaacob
Southeast Asia’s evolving defence partnerships
Analysis
Southeast Asia’s evolving defence partnerships
While the United States and China remain key security actors, countries in the region are engaging with a broader array of external partners to enhance their autonomy and military…
By Rahman Yaacob, Susannah Patton, Jack Sato
Southeast Asia Aid Map 2025 - Key Findings Report
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Southeast Asia Aid Map 2025 - Key Findings Report
Third edition of the Southeast Asia Aid Map, encompassing the period from 2015 to 2023, including data on more than 130,000 projects carried out by 109 development partners,…