The results of this year's ACRI/BIDA Poll reflect the view that the Australia-China relationship has made progress towards stabilisation, but aspirations for the future of the relationship continue to lie alongside apprehension and anxiety.

The United States and its allies are in a strategic competition with China in which the race to develop and deploy emerging technologies will play a decisive role. Pillar Two of the trilateral AUKUS agreement, which focuses on jointly developing advanced capabilities between the three countries, holds the potential to supercharge progress.

In 2023, the media cycle continues to be dominated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and US-China competition, with North Korea’s missile program falling out of the media spotlight. This report unpacks why, and advocates for Australia’s continued, principles-based opposition to North Korea’s nuclear program.

The Lowy Institute Poll, now in its nineteenth year, is a valuable guide to how Australians see the world and their place in it. The 2023 poll reveals a sober optimism on the part of Australians looking out to the world. More Australians feel safer than last year, and their belief in democracy remains strong.

The Sustainable development report reviews progress made each year on the Sustainable Development Goals since their adoption by the 193 UN Member States in 2015. Midpoint on the way to 2030, this year’s edition takes stock of progress so far, and discusses priorities to restore and accelerate SDG progress.