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Launch of the Lowy Institute Anthology: Professor Gareth Evans Aug 22, 2013

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On 22 August 2013 the Lowy Institute launched its 10th anniversary anthology: 'Reports from a Turbulent Decade'. The Anthology captures the breadth and depth of the Institute's research on the key issues which have shaped the world, from a rising China to a changing global economy. It includes works by Lowy Institute staff as well as by distinguished external authors and speakers, including three serving prime ministers.
Speeches at the launch event were given by former Foreign Minister Gareth Evans and anthology co-editor Anthony Bubalo.
http://www.penguin.com.au/products/9780670077663/reports-turbulent-decade

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China Changing Lecture: Linda Jakobson, Director, East Asia Program, Lowy Institute Aug 15, 2013

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On 15 August 2013 Linda Jakobson presented her 'China Changing Lecture'. Linda evaluated the first six months of Chinese foreign policy under President Xi Jinping and assessed the implications of China’s new proactive diplomacy.

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Book launch: 'The Roots of Terrorism in Indonesia: from Darul Islam to Jema'ah Islamiyah' Aug 15, 2013

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On 14 August 2013 the Lowy Institute and ANU jointly launched the English translation of 'The Roots of Terrorism in Indonesia', by best selling Indonesia author Solahudin.
Based on a remarkable array of original sources, the book shows how the ideas and form of activism that lead to the Bali Bombings in 2002 have a long and complex history, stretching back to the Darul Islam revolt in the 1950s.
The translation and publication of the book was supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Speakers at the launch included Professor Gareth Evans, Chancellor of the Australian National University, Allaster Cox, First Assistant Secretary, South-East Asia Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the book's author Solahudin.

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War, peace and Middle East politics — in conversation with Lyse Doucet Aug 09, 2013

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On Friday 9 August, Lyse Doucet, Chief International Correspondent BBC World News, joined the Lowy Institute's Anthony Bubalo to reflect on her long experience as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East.

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Foreign policy debate 2013: Senator Bob Carr and Julie Bishop MP Aug 07, 2013

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On Wednesday, 7 August 2013, the Lowy Institute hosted a debate between Senator The Hon Bob Carr, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and The Hon Julie Bishop MP, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, at its headquarters in Bligh Street, Sydney.
The debate was moderated by Dr Michael Fullilove, Executive Director of the Lowy institute. Questions were asked by a panel comprising Rory Medcalf from the Lowy Institute, Paul Kelly from The Australian and Jane Hutcheon from ABC TV.

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Lowy Lecture Series: A precarious world in need of an effective G20 - Sharan Burrow Aug 01, 2013

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On 1 August 2013 Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation, presented the findings of the ITUC Global Poll 2013 to the Lowy Institute. Burrow also spoke about the effectiveness of the G20 and other multilateral institutions.

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Churning the seas: India-China strategic competition and what it means for Australia Jul 23, 2013

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On 24 June 2013, Lowy Institute nonresident fellow C Raja Mohan addressed the Perth USAsia Centre on the complex, three-way strategic relationship between India, China and the US. With Lowy Institute colleague Rory Medcalf, Dr Mohan also looked at how Australia can help to manage security tensions and maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean and the wider Indo-Pacific region. They were joined by U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich who discussed what these challenges mean for the United States.
The event in Perth was presented by the Lowy Institute for International Policy, in partnership with the Perth USAsia Centre and In the Zone at The University of Western Australia.

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In conversation: Michael Fullilove discussing his new book 'Rendezvous with destiny' Jul 23, 2013

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Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove speaks to Interpreter editor Sam Roggeveen about his new book 'Rendezvous with destiny: How Franklin D. Roosevelt and five extraordinary men took America into the war and into the world'. For more information on the book see penguin.com.au/products/9780670074877/rendezvous-destiny

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In conversation: Michael Fullilove, Sean Turnell, Andrew Selth discuss the reform process in Burma Jul 23, 2013

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Lowy Institute Executive Director Dr Michael Fullilove interviews two of Australia's most prominent Burma watchers: Dr Andrew Selth of the Griffith Asia Institute and Dr Sean Turnell from Macquarie University. They discuss the current reform process in Burma, inclulding the liklehood of Aung San Suu Kyi becoming President (0:46), the depth of economic reform since 2011 (1:47), and whether they think reform will continue (3:45).

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In conversation: John Garnaut on being a foreign correspondent in China Jul 23, 2013

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Recently returned from his stint as Fairfax's China correspondent, John Garnaut discusses his experiences with the Lowy Institute's Stephanie Dunstan. Garnaut describes the growing importance of China to the Australian economy, the massive changes occurring in China, and the rise of Chinese social media.

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