Detailing the inquiry into Australia’s advocacy efforts against the death penalty, this report finds that Australia’s advocacy strategies must be reevaluated and revamped in order to be effective in a contemporary human rights environment.

An outline for how Australia will harness its resources and expertise to better prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises. The policy highlights Australia’s role in reinforcing global commitments to international humanitarian law, and prioritises readiness, rapid response, advocacy and protection of those most in need, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region.

Hosting the United Nations climate summit (COP) is a major opportunity to safeguard Australia's security, while ensuring an economic future as a clean energy powerhouse. This report explains how hosting the event presents the opportunity to showcase Australia's advantages in abundant solar, wind, storage and innovation, to service the big energy needs of nearby countries...

In this collection of essays ten Lowy Institute scholars assess the implications of a second Trump presidency and the potential policy consequences for American statecraft, Australia, and the world.

This paper addresses the strategic challenges influencing Australia's defence and security needs and argues that countering a worsening national security outlook by strengthening the Australian Defence Force and building international alliances should be an urgent priority for government.