In the news

Lowy Institute experts on breaking events.

The Guardian
What’s behind the ‘terrifying’ backlash against Australia’s queer community?
25 March 2023
The Economist
China may face more embarrassment over its human-rights record
23 March 2023
Radio Free Asia
AUKUS subs deal draws mixed reactions in region baffled by ‘Indo-Pacific’ label
23 March 2023
The Guardian
Why were neo-Nazis at an anti-trans rally in Melbourne?
23 March 2023
Samoa Observer
Pacific voices and security deals
23 March 2023
The Japan Times
Kishida in Kyiv: PM tries to burnish diplomatic chops, but will this translate domestically?
22 March 2023
The Australian Financial Review
Even after AUKUS, the defence claim on the budget is far from over
22 March 2023
The New Zealand Herald
Samoa PM calls out NZ and Australia over ‘Pacific family’, urges EU-style free movement of labour and travel
22 March 2023
Australian Associated Press
Samoan PM to push Australia on climate, fossil fuels – visit
22 March 2023
ABC News
Solomon Islands receives visits from United States, China and Japan as 'friends to all, enemy to none' policy proves popular
22 March 2023