Lowy Institute: Live Events
Summary: The Lowy Institute is an independent, nonpartisan international policy think tank located in Sydney, Australia. The Institute provides high-quality research and distinctive perspectives on foreign policy trends shaping Australia and the world. On Soundcloud we host podcasts from our events with high-level guest speakers as well as our own experts. Essential listening for anyone seeking to better understand foreign policy challenges!
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On 16 September 2014, the eve of Fiji’s first general elections since the 2006 military coup, the Lowy Institute held panel discussion on Fiji’s transition to democracy. The panel featured Jenny Hayward-Jones, Satish Chand, Ciaran O'Toole and Mereoni Chung.
International Security Program Director Rory Medcalf and Research Associate Danielle Rajendram discuss Prime Minister Tony Abbott's recent visit to India. The visit marked an acceleration of Australia-India’s bilateral relationship with a deal for Australia to sell India uranium and a pledge of closer strategic and economic ties.
Australia and the fight against ISIS: Sam Roggeveen talks with James Brown by Lowy Institute
Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls Natasha Stott Despoja AM and award-winning journalist Jo Chandler spoke to the Lowy Institute’s Jenny Hayward-Jones to explore the very serious problems facing women in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. Ambassador Stott Despoja outlined the work Australia is doing to promote gender equality in the international arena particularly in the Pacific. Jo Chandler spoke on the significant obstacles for women seeking justice in Papua New Guinea.
On 13 August 2014, Eliot A. Cohen, a leading expert on strategic studies and former US foreign policy advisor under the Bush Administration, addressed the Lowy Institute about the evolving utility of strategic land power. Dr Cohen was introduced by the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General David Morrison.
On 18 August 2014, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop MP and Trade Minister Andrew Robb MP addressed the Lowy Institute to launch the Australian government's economic diplomacy agenda.
Quick Comment: Jenny Hayward-Jones & Tess Newton Cain on the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat by Lowy Institute
On 12 August 2014 the Lowy Institute for International Policy announced Hayden Cooper as the winner of the 2014 Lowy Institute Media Award. Hayden was nominated for his in-depth ABC Foreign Correspondent report on the trial of journalist Peter Greste in Egypt. The keynote address at the award ceremony was given by The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP (begins at 9:48) The transcript of Mr Turnbull's speech, as well as more information about the award, is available on our website: lowyinstitute.org
On 29 July 2014, the Lowy Institute hosted a panel discussion featuring Zoe Daniel, ABC Foreign Correspondent and Stan Grant, Sky News, to share their experiences working in the field as Australian Foreign correspondents.
On 24 July 2014, 2014 Lowy Institute-Rio Tinto China Fellow, Lisa Williams discussed with the Lowy Institute's Stephanie Dunstan her research into he actors and drivers of China's climate change policies. Lisa highlights that despite China’s reputation for being a climate change laggard, the country is putting real effort into reducing carbon emissions. See Lisa's full research at: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/publications/chinas-climate-change-policies-actors-and-drivers The views expressed in this podcast are the author's own and do not reflect the views of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet or the Government.
On 23 July 2014, the Lowy Institute hosted a special panel discussion bringing together a range of experts to consider the wider implications of the shooting down of MH17. The panel included Russia expert Dr Matthew Sussex, and Lowy Institute's Michael Fullilove, Alex Oliver and Rory Medcalf.
To read Anthony Bubalo's article 'Israel-Gaza violence: Political ground shifts under the dome', visit http://www.lowyinterpreter.org/post/2014/07/15/Israel-gaza-violence-under-dome.aspx
On 15 July 2014, Professor Wing Thye Woo, one of the world's foremost experts on the Chinese economy, spoke to Lowy Institute Nonresident Fellow Dr Stephen Grenville about the future of the renminbi as an international currency.
On 9 July 2014, former Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser joined Lowy Institute Executive Director Dr Michael Fullilove to discuss Mr Fraser's views on Australian foreign policy as outlined in his provocative new book Dangerous Allies.
On 2 July 2014, Indonesia experts Dr Greg Fealy and Dr Greta Nabbs-Keller, and LTG (Ret.) Agus Widjojo, one of Indonesia's leading foreign policy thinkers, joined Lowy Institute Indonesia Fellow Aaron L. Connelly for a panel discussion on the outlook for Indonesian politics and foreign policy under the next president. Due to a technical issue with our earlier upload, we re-uploaded the file on 03/07/14.
