Publications
The Lowy Institute is a think tank in international public policy. Its purpose, therefore, is applied research.
The Lowy Institute's publications are:
Lowy Institute Papers, the flagship publications of the Institute. These are monograph length, policy-oriented papers on international policy issues containing extensive original research. They are peer-reviewed and closely edited.
Policy Briefs, designed to address a particular, current policy issue and to suggest solutions. They are deliberately prescriptive, specifically addressing two questions: What is the problem? What should be done?
Analysis, papers which address broader or longer term issues facing Australia or the international community. They are designed to deepen the understanding of the public and the policy community about important international developments. Earlier Lowy Institute Issues Briefs can also be found here.
Perspectives, occasional papers, essays or speeches on international events and policy which make a useful contribution to deepening the debate about international policy. They are more discursive and personal than the other publications.
Working Papers in International Economics, detailed research-focused papers on a wide range of Australian and international economic issues.
Lowy Institute Poll, an annual public opinion survey on current international foreign policy issues.
Opinion, short polemical articles published on the op-ed pages of leading Australian and international newspapers.
Speeches, presentations and journal articles by Lowy Institute staff and visitors.
Lowy Institute Studies in International Policy, a collection of papers on a key theme of international policy.
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Recent Publications
5 Jan 2009 - Opinion
No more naval gazing as China takes to the sea
In this opinion piece in The Age, International Security Program Director Rory Medcalf argues that China's anti-piracy naval deployment off Somalia opens a window of opportunity for Australia and others to test the waters of cooperation with a rising power.
The Age, 5 January 2009, p. 9
Rory Medcalf
29 Dec 2008 - Opinion
Chinese anti-piracy mission
In this opinion piece in the International Herald Tribune, International Security Program Director Rory Medcalf argues that the naval deployment to combat Somali piracy is a momentous step in China's rise as a world power. He argues that the United States, India and others should seize this opportunity to build maritime cooperation with China before Beijing forms any habit of unilateral military activism.
International Herald Tribune, 29 December 2008, p. 8
Rory Medcalf
22 Dec 2008 - Speeches, Presentations and Journal Articles
Is Australia's foreign investment regime in the national interest?
In a paper written for an IPA conference on Australia's Investment Future, the Institute's Andrew Shearer and Mark Thirlwell take a look at the politics and economics of Australia’s foreign investment regime. They examine the extent to which the regime is adequate to safeguard the national interest in the context of Chinese investment in the Australian resource sector. Their conclusion is that there is no need to panic, either about the influx of Chinese investment, or about the restrictiveness of the current regime when it comes to foreign direct investment, although they do argue that some further liberalisation is warranted.
Their paper is available for download here.
The full list of papers delivered at the IPA conference is available here: http://www.ipa.org.au/sectors/australia%27s-open-investment-future-symposium
Andrew Shearer , Mark Thirlwell
22 Dec 2008 - Policy Brief
Australian aid to Africa
As part of its commitment to increase spending on overseas development assistance, the Australian government has announced a substantial re-engagement with Africa. Despite the anticipated increase in funding, however, Australia will still be a small player in Africa's crowded development community. In a new Policy Brief, Joel Negin and Glenn Denning propose that, in order to ensure its engagement with Africa is as meaningful as possible, Australia should leverage areas of shared challenges between Australia and Africa where Australia's experience and expertise enable it to make strategic and mutually beneficial contributions. To this end, Negin and Denning argue that Australia should focus its African development program on sustainable agriculture and renewable energy.
Glenn Denning , Joel Negin
19 Dec 2008 - Opinion
Capitol Hill needs old codgers, spring chickens and a middle-aged spread
In an opinion piece in The Sydney Morning Herald, Dr Michael Fullilove argues for the inclusion of middle-aged as well as young and older apppointees in the new Obama administration.
Sydney Morning Herald, 19 December 2008, p. 29
Dr Michael Fullilove
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