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Australia is developing world-class uncrewed systems. But are they the right ones? The Lowy Institute's Mick Ryan argues that while the Ghost Bat and Ghost Shark represent genuine innovation, their...

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China is already influential in the Pacific, the Indian Ocean, and across global institutions. Professor Bec Strating tells a Lowy Institute audience that containment is the wrong frame. What matte...

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"On pretty much every measure, Putin is failing and he doesn't really have a lot of options moving forward."  Russia is losing ground, its defence industry has plateaued, and Ukraine is striking

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India's leading strategic thinker Samir Saran drops a stark warning that the world's green and digital transitions are quietly handing China control of our future. Is the West sleepwalking into dep...

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Southeast Asian states have been reeling from a protracted political and economic crisis following US military strikes on Iran and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Regional leaders have criticis...

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What can Southeast Asia learn from the conflict in the Persian Gulf and should we be worried about the next maritime flashpoint closer to home? At a Lowy Institute event at the National Press Clu...

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There's a crucial difference between an empire that makes a bad call and one that decides the game isn't worth playing anymore. Dr Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation, expl...

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Southeast Asia’s economic and geostrategic significance is on the rise, but China’s expanding dominance and a more transactional United States are challenging the region’s future. As Washington and...

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India's top strategic thinker Samir Saran says the India–Australia relationship is ready for its "big, hairy, audacious and grand" moment. Watch the full event on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

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Sport can be one of the great unifying forces in international affairs. But is Australia making the most of its opportunities off the field?  In this episode, Andrew Griffits speaks with Mark Fa

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Myanmar has been in a state of violent upheaval since the military seized power in 2021, leading to a nationwide resistance and the collapse of vital state functions. Myanmar’s parliament recentl

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At the Lowy Institute, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles explains why autonomous systems and drones are no longer on the fringes of Australia's defence thinking, they're at the centre of it. A...

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Great power competition, maritime expansionism, and disruptions to global supply chains are heightening geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Many observers question whether the Association of...

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Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles weighs in on the Trump-Xi summit, making clear where Australia stands on US-China dialogue — and why it matters for global stability. Watch the even...

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Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles argues that a capable long-range submarine isn't just a defence asset, it's the foundation of Australia's sovereignty. In an address before the Lowy Institute i...

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The Lowy Institute will host an address by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, The Hon Richard Marles MP on Tuesday 19 May 2026. The Deputy Prime Minister will speak on the 2026 Au...

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On the eve of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, Donald Trump's approach to China looks less like strategic competition and more like a search for a deal. In this episode, Richard McGregor speaks with L...

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India matters to Australia more than ever — as a strategic partner, a major trading economy, and a fellow member of the Quad. Join us to hear from leading experts as they examine the Australia–Ind...

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For years, the conventional wisdom held that the United States retained a decisive lead over China in the technologies and industries that will define the 21st century. The 2025 report of the US–

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If the United States won't defend allies conventionally, why would it risk nuclear war for them? Former Biden National Security Council official Tom Wright breaks down the critical flaw in America...

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