How China is changing the global balance of economic power
China has displaced the United States from its traditional dominance as a major trading partner for most countries of the world
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Typology of Terror Interactive
This project documents the characteristics of Australians’ contribution to global jihad in the Islamic State era. The dataset represents the largest open-source examination of Australian terrorist offenders to date. It collates data on Australian citizens and residents charged with terrorism
The 2019 Lowy Institute Global Diplomacy Index
Visualising the diplomatic networks of 61 G20, OECD and Asian countries and territories
By Bonnie Bley
Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map
The Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map is an analytical tool designed to enhance aid effectiveness in the Pacific by improving coordination, alignment, and accountability of foreign aid. The interactive collects data on almost 13,000 projects in 14 countries from 62 donors from 2011 onwards. This data
The Prime Ministers in America
On the eve of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s state visit to Washington, the Lowy Institute presents a series of snapshots examining some of the more memorable meetings between Australian prime ministers and US presidents
By James Curran
Lowy Institute Poll 2019 Interactive
After a year of heated domestic debate on issues such as climate change, foreign influence and technology, the 2019 Lowy Institute Poll reveals significant changes in how Australians view our most important international partners, and the world around us
Asia Power Index 2019
The Lowy Institute Asia Power Index is an analytical tool for sharpening debate on power in the Asia-Pacific. The Index ranks 25 countries and territories in terms of their power, reaching as far west as Pakistan, as far north as Russia, and as far into the Pacific as Australia, New Zealand, and the
Australian election 2019: Where the parties stand
How do Australia’s major parties compare on critical areas of our foreign policy, defence policy, foreign aid and trade? What do Lowy Institute experts say about the strengths and weaknesses of these policies?
Discover what the Government, the Opposition, and Lowy Institute experts say about the
Indonesia's Incredible Elections
On 17 April, Indonesia is holding one of the most complicated elections the world has ever seen. While India, the world’s most populous democracy, takes six weeks to complete its election, Indonesia does it all in a single day.
In the main presidential contest, incumbent Joko Widodo is taking on
By Ben Bland
Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map - Country Profiles
These summary profiles of the 14 Pacific Islands countries analysed in the Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map pull together the key findings for each country. They include the total aid spent and committed, the top donors and the total number of projects. Each profile highlights the key projects in each
Lowy Institute Global Diplomacy Index 2017
The 2017 Lowy Institute Global Diplomacy Index has extended its coverage to Asia: with 17 more countries, it now maps and ranks 60 of the most significant diplomatic networks of the world - all G20, OECD and Asian nations
The history of US Freedom of Navigation Operations
These maps show freedom of navigation operations conducted by US Navy vessels, in order to challenge maritime claims that the US interprets as inconsistent with international law, as listed by the US Department of Defense
Mapping Chinese aid in the Pacific
Mapping Chinese aid in the Pacific
Lowy Institute Poll interactive site
Lowy Institute Poll interactive site
The Lowy Institute Global Diplomacy Index 2016
The Lowy Institute Global Diplomacy Index 2016 is the original version of our interactive web tool which maps and ranks the diplomatic networks of all G20 and OECD nations: 42 countries in total. With the Index you can view and compare the extent and reach of some of the most significant
By Alex Oliver