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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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Two prominent Australian strategists from opposite sides of the defence debate discuss the AUKUS partnership.

Jennifer Parker makes the case that AUKUS is vital for Australian security and that the nuclear-powered submarines will be delivered.

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As the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting opens in Palau, the region faces a series of major challenges. These include a Chinese missile test that the Forum couldn’t agree to condemn, a contested region-wide security treaty, Taiwan's return ... more

The 2026 Allan Gyngell Lecture was delivered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong. Senator Wong paid tribute to Allan Gyngell’s influence on her thinking, reflected on multiculturalism as a source of national strength, and ... more

As great powers race for the critical minerals scattered on the ocean floor, the Pacific is splitting into two camps — those betting on deep-sea mining as an economic lifeline, and those warning the environmental risks are too great. In this episode ... more

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Recent Guests

Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister
Australian Government
Episode: 2026 Allan Gyngell Lecture: Senator Penny Wong
Philippa Louey
Senior research associate at the Lancaster Environment Centre; expert on Pacific seabed politics and sustainable development
Lancaster Environment Centre
Episode: The Pacific’s deep-sea fault line
Robert Walker
Lowy Institute Research Fellow
Lowy Institute
Episode: Southeast Asia’s supply chain squeeze
Graham Fletcher
Former Australian ambassador in Beijing
Australian Government
Episode: Stabilisation with caveats: Former ambassador Graham Fletcher on the Australia–China relationship
Nick Bisley
Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Professor of International Relations at La Trobe University
La Trobe University
Episode: Are we entering a new illiberal order?
Shruti Pandalai
Inaugural India Chair at the Lowy Institute; research focus on Indo-Pacific geopolitics
Lowy Institute
Episode: Preferred partners: India-Australia defence cooperation in a changing Indo Pacific
Joanne Wallis
Professor of International Security and Director of the Stratton Institute of Security in the Pacific Islands Research Program at Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Episode: Neighbours, not family: Rethinking Australia’s Pacific story
Lena Alexandra
Head of the Department of International Relations at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Jakarta
Center for Strategic and International Studies (Jakarta)
Episode: Dire straits: Strategic chokepoints in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait
Katrina Lee-Ku
Professor, University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Episode: 179 years to parity: The Indo-Pacific’s gender equality backslide

Host

Sam Roggeveen
Host of Lowy Institute Conversations, Director of the International Security Program at the Lowy Institute

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 220 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 States4 months 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
    Australia6 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
    Australia6 years ago

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Balanced, data-driven analysis appeals to policy professionals and researchers
Guests are consistently high-caliber with strong policy credentials
Hosts are well-prepared but occasional critiques note a Canberra-bubble bias
Discussion quality is insightful but production and audio quality sometimes vary

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2026 Allan Gyngell Lecture: Senator Penny Wong
Q: Last question: can you talk about multiculturalism and social cohesion in the context of national resilience?
The minister linked social cohesion to mutual respect and openness, arguing that a diverse, inclusive society strengthens resilience and that public trust in democracy remains essential even during difficult times.
2026 Allan Gyngell Lecture: Senator Penny Wong
Q: Let me ask you about stabilization with China.
The guest framed the relationship as a mix of cooperation where interests align and clear boundaries where they do not, emphasizing that Australia will engage where it serves national interests while maintaining a sceptical, principled stance on disagreements.
The Pacific’s deep-sea fault line
Q: Can you start off by giving us an overview of what deep sea mining is, what's actually mined and how they do it?
Deep sea mining targets minerals in the deep seabed—polymetallic nodules, hydrothermal vents, and ferromanganese crusts—extracted by large vessels and remote-operated vehicles, but commercial mining has not yet commenced; exploration is ongoing.
Stabilisation with caveats: Former ambassador Graham Fletcher on the Australia–China relationship
Q: How does Australia view Taiwan policy in the context of its broader relationship with China?
Taiwan is a sensitive issue; Australia maintains unofficial channels and supports a stable status quo while avoiding actions that would provoke a crisis, aiming to preserve space for dialogue and practical cooperation where possible.
Stabilisation with caveats: Former ambassador Graham Fletcher on the Australia–China relationship
Q: Is there a one-size-fits-all strategy for Australia with China, or do you see a more nuanced approach?
A nuanced approach is necessary, balancing engagement in economic areas with clear red lines on security and political matters, while continuously managing expectations with both partners to avoid provoking a full-blown confrontation.

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

Analyses focus on geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific, with frequent deep dives into great-power competition, regional security architectures, and multilateral diplomacy. Episodes often feature high-level policy discussions from think tanks, universities, and government-adjacent institutes, with panelists evaluating alliance dynamics, defense co-operation, and governance in the Pacific, ASEAN, and broader Indo-Pacific. A standout trait is the ability to pair rigorous security analysis with practical policy implications, from defense partnerships and energy security to gender and development policy in the region. Listeners likely include policy professionals, researchers, and decision-makers seeking clear, evidence-based perspectives on regional... more

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