The Lowy Institute Asia Power Index is an analytical tool to track changes in the distribution of power in the region. It aims to sharpen the debate on geopolitics in Asia. For the purposes of this Index, power is defined as the capacity of a state or territory to direct or influence the behaviour of...

This paper looks at the historical context of the forthcoming referendums, the first referendum outcome and next steps in New Caledonia’s self-determination process. It also examines the upcoming provincial elections and how they might determine the political balance for negotiating future governance beyond the Noumea Accord.

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? Explore this interactive resource for some of the answers.

On Wednesday 1 May, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong gave a speech titled ‘Australian values, Australia’s interests - foreign policy under a Shorten Labor government’. After the address, the Lowy Institute’s Executive Director, Dr Michael Fullilove, chaired an audience Q&A session.

This analysis focuses on the upcoming Indonesian election on 17 April 2019, considering the political climate, the contenders and Indonesia's democratic procedures.