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The Lowy Institute is a leading international think tank that looks at the world from Australia’s perspective.

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Australians increasingly see China as an economic partner rather than a security threat — while still bracing for it as a long-term military risk.

That's one of the striking findings from the 22nd Lowy Institute Poll, launched in Sydney. At the lau... more

Southeast Asia has always sat at the intersection of great power competition, but the pressures bearing down on the region today are testing its institutions, alliances and sense of common purpose like never before. Since the United States went to wa... more

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 Beijing force unwanted choices on Southeast Asia, re... more

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 Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is capable of respon... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Chong
Professor at National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
Episode: Whose rules, whose order? Southeast Asia and China’s growing power
Lina Alexandra
Analyst from Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta
Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Episode: Whose rules, whose order? Southeast Asia and China’s growing power
Hunter Marston
Southeast Asia Director at The Lowy Institute
Lowy Institute
Episode: Whose rules, whose order? Southeast Asia and China’s growing power
Bec Strating
Director of the Latrobe Center for Global Security and Professor of International Relations at Latrobe University, Melbourne
LaTrobe University
Episode: Pressure test: Can ASEAN meet the Indo-Pacific's security challenges?
Don Gill
Lecturer at the Department of International Studies, De La Salle University; respected voice on Philippine foreign policy and Indo-Pacific maritime security
De La Salle University
Episode: Pressure test: Can ASEAN meet the Indo-Pacific's security challenges?
Murni Abdul Hamid
PhD scholar at Australian National University's Coral Bell School, focus on Malaysia's foreign policy and US-China rivalry
Australian National University
Episode: Pressure test: Can ASEAN meet the Indo-Pacific's security challenges?
Rose Gottemoeller
Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO; Stanford Perry Lecturer; Lowy Institute Distinguished Fellow for International Security
Stanford University / Lowy Institute / NATO
Episode: The nuclear arms race nobody is talking about
Samir Saran
President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
Episode: India and Australia: Shaping economic and regional security
Shruti Pandalai
Lowy Institute India program chair
Lowy Institute
Episode: India and Australia: Shaping economic and regional security

Hosts

Sam Roggeveen
Director of the International Security Program at the Lowy Institute; host of Lowy Institute Conversations
Michael Fullilove
Executive Director of the Lowy Institute; Host of the Lowy Institute Conversations
Charlie Lyons-Jones
Host of Lowy Institute Conversations
Robert Walker
Research fellow and economist in the Indo-Pacific Development Center

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 217 ratings
  • Biased but not wrong

    While I would prefer that the hosts, their questions, who’s chosen as guests, what gets emphasized and deemphasized, what gets snickered at, etc., didn’t clearly indicate what is rightthink and wrongthink, this program does at least strive to present meaningful analysis, rather than loud politicized talking points.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    HMS Beverly
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent

    No hubris, no rants. Honest, thoughtful analyses devoid of conspiracy obsessions . What a relief , thinks this former academic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    no blonp
    Australia3 years ago
  • Greetings from Trumpland - book by Zoe Daniels

    Excellent interview by Lowy Institute Research Fellow Lydia Khalil with Zoe Daniel on her new book, Greetings from Trumpland. The power of Demagogues, decline in institutions and the motivations of the voter. Fabulous interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MH and BH
    Australia5 years ago
  • Great guests, rubbish host.

    Such potential here. Interesting topics from fascinating guests, yet Fullilove’s obsession with reminding us he is a creature of the Canberra bubble with his relentless Trump bashing is so dull and pathetic.

    He takes every opportunity to steer the conversation towards Trump and then serves up a dose of elitist, beltway garbage.

    With a better host this would be a 5 star review.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DutchDegenerate
    Australia5 years ago
  • Australian Focused Foreign Policy

    Great, informative, up to date podcast with a focus on the Asia Pacific from the people at the Australian think tank. Audio quality could be better at times but seriously, harden up you whinges, you can’t get closer to the real action with the boffins than this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul the Greyhound
    Australia5 years ago

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India and Australia: Shaping economic and regional security
Q: What does the current US role mean for India's strategic calculus and its relationship with Australia?
The US remains a key partner, but India is diversifying its partnerships in Europe, Australia and beyond to ensure resilient security and economic ties, reducing over-reliance on any single ally.
Australia’s sports diplomacy playbook
Q: What lessons were learned from earlier bidding processes and how might future hosts use those insights for positive influence?
Past bidding controversies highlighted the need for transparent processes and genuine commitments to reforms and social outcomes, as well as a responsibility to use the occasion to advance meaningful improvement beyond prestige.
Australia’s sports diplomacy playbook
Q: What is the diplomatic or soft power opportunity of the 2027 Netball World Cup?
The event is viewed not only as a sporting competition but as a platform to build international engagement, develop capacity, and advance gender equality and development goals over the long term.
Myanmar at a crossroads: Five years after the coup
Q: What tools does the international community, particularly Australia, have to bring stability or political dialogue?
The main lever is economic and financial pressure—using sanctions on banks, restricting foreign exchange flows, and targeting central banks—to choke war financing and push the regime toward real concessions and dialogue with the opposition.
Myanmar at a crossroads: Five years after the coup
Q: Do you foresee any changes in US policy in the near future?
There is a mix of cautious optimism and concern; while Congress remains supportive of democracy and is moving bills to increase pressure, the Trump administration could pursue a more opportunistic approach to critical minerals and ties with the regime, potentially reshaping engagement depending on how sanctions and incentives are managed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowy Institute

What is Lowy Institute about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features high-level conversations on international security, geopolitics, and global governance with a strong focus on the Indo-Pacific region. Episodes frequently examine US–China relations, alliance dynamics, regional security, and strategic policy options for Australia and its partners, often weaving in insights from think tanks, governments, and journalists. Notable strengths include rigorous analysis from renowned policy experts and a consistent emphasis on hedging, alliance-building, and pragmatic policy recommendations for navigating a multipolar world. The format tends toward deeply informed, sometimes provocative discussions about strategy, economics, and security challenges, with audience Q&A adding practical context. Pot... more

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