The Lowy Institute for International Policy, in partnership with leading U.S. think tank the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), presents a new video discussion series entitled "Views Across the Pacific". These real-time conversations feature experts from both organisations discussing topical foreign policy issues, providing a fresh global perspective that highlights unique geographic viewpoints from Washington D.C. and Sydney, Australia.

The fourth video in the series features the Lowy Institute’s Indonesia specialist, Dave McRae, and CSIS’ Senior Adviser and Sumitro Chair for Southeast Asia Studies, Ernie Bower, talking about current developments in Myanmar (Burma). They discuss US and Australian approaches to the political reform process (1:15, 2:25), noting the coordinated removal of economic sanctions by the international community.  Human rights get a mention (3:15), as well as the reestablishment of military ties between some Western and regional states and Myanmar (4:33). Finally, Dave and Ernie analyse the role of aid in supporting the reform process (6:30).

The Lowy Institute is pleased to invite you to the launch of The Roots of Terrorism in Indonesia: from Darul Islam to Jema'ah Islamiyah by a leading expert in Islamic extremism in Indonesia, Solahudin. Published jointly by the Lowy Institute and New South Publishing, the book is an edited English language edition of Solahudin's best selling NII Sampai JI: Salafy Jihadisme di Indonesia, translated by the Lowy Institute's Dr Dave McRae.

In a two part interview, Dr McRae and Solahudin discuss some of the book's key points.

On Tuesday 27 August Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered an address to the Lowy Institute in Sydney on global and regional economic and security challenges facing Australia.

The Lowy Institute is pleased to invite you to the launch of The Roots of Terrorism in Indonesia: from Darul Islam to Jema'ah Islamiyah by a leading expert in Islamic extremism in Indonesia, Solahudin. Published jointly by the Lowy Institute and New South Publishing, the book is an edited English language edition of Solahudin's best selling NII Sampai JI: Salafy Jihadisme di Indonesia, translated by the Lowy Institute's Dr Dave McRae.

In a two part interview, Dr McRae and Solahudin discuss some of the book's key points.

On 15 August 2013 Linda Jakobson presented her 'China Changing Lecture'. Linda evaluated the first six months of Chinese foreign policy under President Xi Jinping and assessed the implications of China’s new proactive diplomacy.

The Lowy Institute for International Policy, in partnership with leading U.S. think tank the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), presents a new video discussion series entitled "Views Across the Pacific". These real-time conversations, feature Fellows from both organisations discussing topical foreign policy issues, providing a fresh global perspective that highlights the unique geographic viewpoints of the experts in Washington D.C. and Sydney. 

On Wednesday, 7 August 2013, the Lowy Institute hosted a debate between Senator The Hon Bob Carr, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and The Hon Julie Bishop MP, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, at its headquarters in Bligh Street, Sydney.

Following the event, ABC News presenter and former foreign correspondent Jane Hutcheon shared her thoughts on the debate with the Lowy Institute's Rory Medcalf.

On Wednesday, 7 August 2013, the Lowy Institute hosted a debate between Senator The Hon Bob Carr, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and The Hon Julie Bishop MP, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, at its headquarters in Bligh Street, Sydney.

The debate was moderated by Dr Michael Fullilove, Executive Director of the Lowy institute. Questions were asked by a panel comprising Rory Medcalf from the Lowy Institute, Paul Kelly from The Australian and Jane Hutcheon from ABC TV.

On 1 August 2013 Sharon Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation, presented the findings of the ITUC Global Poll 2013 to the Lowy Institute. Burrow also spoke about the effectiveness of the G20 and other multilateral institutions.