The Lowy Institute is an independent, nonpartisan international policy think tank located in Sydney, Australia.

Small island countries have repeatedly shown exceptional leadership in matters relating to climate change, calling out laggards failing to adhere to their pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and standing strong in international negotiations. In what may prove one of the most consequential ...

Join our Lowy Institute experts and senior investment leaders as they discuss key geopolitical risks and trends, and the impacts on financial markets and investment portfolios.

Myanmar remains the scene of an unending crisis. More than 6000 civilians killed, 20,000 political prisoners, and more than 3 million internally displaced persons represent the human cost of a war waged by the military junta against its own people in the four years since the February 2021 coup d'état. But the regional effects are also being felt as a consequence of ASEAN’s inertia, an ...

During all the moments that have defined US foreign policy over the past four years — from Afghanistan to Ukraine, from meetings of the Quad to the formation of AUKUS, from October 7 to the fall of Bashar al-Assad — Jake Sullivan has been at President Biden’s elbow. In an extended interview at the White House in Washington, DC, the Lowy Institute’s Executive Director, Dr …

6 days ago · Donald Trump’s comeback to the White House poses a substantial challenge to the global nuclear order. His previous administration had contempt for arms control agreements.

Now in its 20th edition, the Lowy Institute’s flagship annual poll is the longest-running and broadest survey of Australian public opinion on the world. For two decades, it has revealed changing attitudes and played an influential role in the public debate on foreign policy.

Monday 30 September 2024 12:15pm for 12:30pm - 1:30pm (IN-PERSON) 31 Bligh St, Sydney NSW 12:30pm - 1:30pm AEST (LIVE STREAM) As the United States approaches a pivotal presidential election in November, populism is on the rise and key tenets of American democracy are being tested. Meanwhile, the rest of the world is preparing for two very different versions of the superpower. ‍ Join us for a ...

Jun 3, 2024 · Preface; Executive summary; Global powers and world leaders Trust, warmth and confidence, Australia’s best friend in Asia; Relations in the Indo‑Pacific China, United States, India, Pacific Islands; Safety and threats Feelings of safety, threats to Australia’s interests; Security and defence AUKUS, submarines, security partnerships, Ukraine; Economy and trade Economic optimism, free ...

Explore the latest polling data from the Lowy Institute to understand Australian attitudes to the world. Hundreds of questions cover Australian views on the United States, China, domestic and international threats and the state of the economy.