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Feb 7, 2023 7 tweets 5 min read
The Asia Power Index 2023 provides the latest snapshot of comprehensive power in the Indo-Pacific region. In this thread we’ll draw together some of the analysis on this year’s Index from authors @SusannahCPatton @JackRSato and @HerveLemahieu. 1/7 power.lowyinstitute.org Director of Research @HerveLemahieu developed the methodology for the Index. After five editions, he says the biggest surprises are China’s halting progress to become America’s equal and the lack of a more multipolar distribution of power in the region 2/7 lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…
Oct 27, 2022 9 tweets 4 min read
We're pleased to announce the five finalists for this year's Lowy Institute Media Award. The 2022 award is the 10th time we've recognised outstanding foreign reporting and coverage by Australian journalists and media outlets. Kate Geraghty and Anthony Galloway from @smh and @theage have been shortlisted for 'The Battleground', a compelling series of photojournalism and first-hand reporting from Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion.
Nov 30, 2021 59 tweets 23 min read
Our digital conference 'The Indo-Pacific Operating System' begins now. First up: Lowy Institute Executive Director @mfullilove hosts a conversation with White House Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell. We'll be sharing highlights from the event here. You can still join the audience - register through the link here: …acific-lowyinstitute.expoplatform.com
Nov 24, 2021 43 tweets 31 min read
Our presentation of the 2021 Owen Harries Lecture by @OECD Secretary-General @MathiasCormann is about to commence. We'll be sharing highlights from the event in this thread. Join the audience by registering at this link: lowyinstitute-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @OECD @MathiasCormann The @OECD S-G @MathiasCormann is delivering his remarks from Paris.
Nov 21, 2021 5 tweets 3 min read
NEW RESEARCH:

-- Vaccinating the Pacific --

By @AlexandreDayant - projecting #Covid19 vaccination rates and timelines for 14 countries across the Pacific Islands region.

pacificvaccination.lowyinstitute.org The research reveals a region divided. Countries in the Northern Pacific have benefitted from the United States' vaccine rollout, and small island nations have been quick to take advantage of supply to reach high coverage rates.
Oct 18, 2021 13 tweets 6 min read
The 2021 Lowy Institute Media Lecture by @BBCYaldaHakim is about to commence. We'll share highlights from the event in this thread. You can join the audience by registering here: mediaaward.lowyinstitute.org @BBCYaldaHakim Hakim: I've seen the horrors of war and what that does - the impact of that on a community and a society. But I think what I didn't really ever grasp, or fully understand is when you, yourself, become very much part of the story, when the story is so personal to you.