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The future of security in the emerging Indo-Pacific will not be shaped by the great powers alone. Home to some of the world's largest nations, the Indo-Pacific is beginning to see greater defence cooperation among the regional powers that transcends both traditional alliances and the inherited legacies of non-alignment. In this public lecture, C Raja Mohan explored how Australia and India can help construct a credible middle power coalition in the Indo-Pacific. Such an arrangement would reduce vulnerability to the vagaries of the U.S.-China relationship and help overcome the many dilemmas that now confront the region amidst the rise of China and the American pivot to Asia. Dr C Raja Mohan is one of India’s leading strategic thinkers and commentators. He is Head of Strategic Studies and Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, and a Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 26 September 2013 the Lowy Institute for International Policy announced the winner of the inaugural Lowy Institute Media Award. Fairfax's John Garnaut has won the inaugural Lowy Institute Media Award. John was nominated for his in-depth work on the leadership transition in China, his reporting on the Bo Xilai case, and coverage of tensions in the South China Sea. The keynote address at the award ceremony was given by ASIS Director-General Nick Warner, who spoke about his late father, war correspondent Denis Warner. An extended version of Nick Warner's speech, as well as more information about the award, is available on our website: http://lowyinstitute.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 24 September 2013 the Lowy Institute and the Asan Institute for Policy Studies hosted a workshop in Seoul entitled 'Northeast Asian Political and Security Dynamics in Flux'. Following the event, the Director of the Lowy Institute's East Asia Program, Linda Jakobson, spoke with Hahm Chaibong, President of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, about China-South Korea relations. Information about the workshop is available here: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/events/seoul-workshop-northeast-asian-political-and-security-dynamics-fluxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 23 September the Lowy Institute for International Policy, in cooperation with the Indonesia Project at the Australian National University, hosted a 'Mini Update on Indonesia'. The Indonesia Update has been an annual event in Canberra since 1983. This is the eighth time we have held a Sydney version. This Update evaluated the latest developments in the Indonesian economy and political system, as well as regional developments. Following the event we chatted with some of the participants about the papers they presented. Here Interpreter editor Sam Roggeveen speaks to Lowy's Indonesia Fellow Dr Dave McRae about current political developments in Indonesia, SBY's legacy, and the 2014 elections. The audio from the full event is available here: http://soundcloud.com/lowyinstitute/indonesia-mini-updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 20 September 2013 the Lowy Institute hosted a workshop in Beijing on political and security relations between China and South Korea, China and Japan as well as the broader dynamics in Northeast Asia as viewed from Australia. Following the workshop the Lowy Institute's Linda Jakobson spoke with Dr Kang Choi, Vice President of Asan Institute for Policy Studies. Topics include China-South Korea relations and South Korean perspectives on the US rebalance to Asia. More information on the workshop is available here: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/events/northeast-asian-political-and-security-dynamics-fluxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 23 September the Lowy Institute for International Policy, in cooperation with the Indonesia Project at the Australian National University, hosted a 'Mini Update on Indonesia'. The Indonesia Update has been an annual event in Canberra since 1983. This is the eighth time we have held a Sydney version. This Update evaluated the latest developments in the Indonesian economy and political system, as well as regional developments. This is the full event audio. We also conducted a number of interviews after the event, and they will be displayed shortly on the following webpage: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/events/indonesia-mini-update-co-hosted-indonesia-project-anu There is a slight audio problem (feedback) at 55 minutes. Apologies from the Lowy Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 23 September the Lowy Institute for International Policy, in cooperation with the Indonesia Project at the Australian National University, hosted a 'Mini Update on Indonesia'. The Indonesia Update has been an annual event in Canberra since 1983. This is the eighth time we have held a Sydney version. This Update evaluated the latest developments in the Indonesian economy and political system, as well as regional developments. Following the event we chatted with some of the participants about the papers they presented. Here the Lowy Institute's Indonesia Fellow Dr Dave McRae speaks with Professor Hal Hill and Dr Arianto Patunru from ANU about the links between political and economic decentralisation, governance and economic development in Indonesia. The audio from the full event is available here: https://soundcloud.com/lowyinstitute/indonesia-mini-updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 23 September the Lowy Institute for International Policy, in cooperation with the Indonesia Project at the Australian National University, hosted a 'Mini Update on Indonesia'. The Indonesia Update has been an annual event in Canberra since 1983. This is the eighth time we have held a Sydney version. This Update evaluated the latest developments in the Indonesian economy and political system, as well as regional developments. Following the event we chatted with some of the participants about the papers they presented. This conversation features Sam Roggeveen, editor of the Lowy Institute's Interpreter blog, speaking with Jason Allford from the Australian Treasury and Indonesia economist Dr Moekti Soejachmoen about the current state of the Indonesian economy. The audio from the full event is available here: http://soundcloud.com/lowyinstitute/indonesia-mini-updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 23 September the Lowy Institute for International Policy, in cooperation with the Indonesia Project at the Australian National University, hosted a 'Mini Update on Indonesia'. The Indonesia Update has been an annual event in Canberra since 1983. This is the eighth time we have held a Sydney version. This Update evaluated the latest developments in the Indonesian economy and political system, as well as regional developments. Following the event we chatted with some of the participants about the papers they presented. This conversation features Dr Dave McRae from the Lowy Institute and Cillian Nolan from the Institute for the Policy Analysis of Conflict (Indonesia), discussing recent developments in Papua. The audio from the full event is available here: https://soundcloud.com/lowyinstitute/indonesia-mini-updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Jakobson discusses Chinese investment with Andrew Michelmore, CEO of MMG Limited, at the Lowy Institute's first Changing China Lecture in Beijing. Mr Michelmore answers questions on how the new government should address concerns over Chinese investment to the broader Australian public as well as the challenges he faces interacting with both China and Australia in his capacity as CEO of a large metal firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 18 September 2013 Mr Andrew Michelmore, Executive Director MMG Limited, was the keynote speaker at the Lowy Institute's10th Anniversary China Changing Lecture in Beijing. Mr Michelmore shared his views on the Australia-China investment relationship and the role played by Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOE) in Australian resource and energy investments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 4 September 2013 Linda Jakobson, East Asia Program Director at the Lowy Institute, spoke at length with former Fairfax Media China correspondent John Garnaut on the future direction of the Communist Party in China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday 27 August Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered an address to the Lowy Institute in Sydney on global and regional economic and security challenges facing Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 24 August 2013 Mayor of London Boris Johnson gave a lecture to the Lowy Institute. Topics range from his experience of Australia, the 'Jaws' movie, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-decadeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.