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 twentieth edition of the Lowy Institute Poll examines how Australians view major powers and world leaders, the threats facing the nation, and the risk of conflict in the region. It examines what Australians think should be done about climate change, and shows how attitudes on energy policy, democracy, and immigration have evolved over time.

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.

This paper includes examples where cross-sector collaboration on foreign policy are already in action, and provides models and lessons that can be replicated in developing a whole-of-nation approach.

This strategic investment framework guides Australia’s future investments under the $620 million Partnerships for a Healthy Region (PHR) over a five-year period. PHR aims to support Pacific and Southeast Asian countries to deliver better health outcomes for all, by contributing to more resilient and equitable public health systems with greater capability to respond to health...

The Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme was introduced in 2018 with the purpose of bringing transparency to activities undertaken on behalf of foreign principals, particularly where those activities are intended to influence Australian political and governmental systems and processes. This report report makes 14 recommendations to improve the scheme and its administration.

The outbreak of war in the Indo-Pacific is a real possibility. Increased competition, a growing trust deficit between global and regional powers, and potential miscalculations heighten the risk of doing so. This paper addresses some key priorities for the current Australian government.

This paper provides a guide to First Nations foreign policy which seeks to embed the unique experiences and perspectives of indigenous people into a country’s international policy priorities and programs. When a country adopts a First Nations foreign policy approach to their interactions with the world, it is often based on the principles of mutual...

This report examines several scenarios in which democratic governments might consider using deepfakes to advance their foreign policy objectives.

Pacific Islanders have found their region, previously undervalued by larger powers, now a focal point for strategic competition. Faced with this new “great game”, Pacific Island countries have become diplomatic price-setters and are leveraging increased competition to maximise development benefits. But unbridled strategic rivalry also presents challenges to good governance and transparency in the region...