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Lowy Institute's Military Fellow James Brown discusses the 2014 Military budget. He explains the key features of this military budget, why defence has done relatively better than other portfolios, and the direction this budget shows the Australian government is taking in regards to defence and its engagement with the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Roggeveen interviews Richard McGregor: Obama and the pivot by Lowy InstituteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lowy Institute's Alex Oliver discusses the 2014 Federal budget and what it means for Australian diplomacy and aid (1.39), efficiency concerns within DFAT following budgetary cuts (4.19), and Australia's Defence budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 9 May 2014, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Scott Morrison MP, delivered an address at the Lowy Institute on the future of border protection. The speech covered key issues surrounding border protection, including the announcement of a new 'Australian Border Force', which will consolidate Customs and immigration border operations into one agency. See the full transcript of the speech at: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/events/border-protection-scott-morrisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 7 May 2014, Lowy Institute Research Director Anthony Bubalo explored how the return of authoritarianism in the Middle East will profoundly and negatively impact upon the security of the West. He recently released an Analysis, 'Next-gen Jihad in the Middle East', which outlines the resurgence of jihadism in the region. Read the paper here: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/publications/next-gen-jihad-middle-eastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Fraser on his new book 'Dangerous Allies' by Lowy InstituteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

German Council of Foreign Relations's Claudia Schmucker & G20 Studies Centre Program Director Mike Callaghan discuss the 'headline items' for the Brisbane Summit (0.18), the issue with 'growth' targets at G20 forums (1.10), the rise of the G7 in response to Russia's intervention in Ukraine (2.17), and developments in the TPP (3.43).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Lowy Institute's Melanesia Program Director, Jenny Hayward-Jones, and Nonresident Fellow, Tess Newton Cain, discussed the recent flooding in Solomon Islands. They spoke about the impact of Australia's assistance package, and the response of the Solomon Island government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 3 April 2014, Human Rights Watch activist, Hassan al-Amin, spoke to Lowy Institute's Anthony Bubalo about the current situation in Libya (0.13), the mistakes made by Libya following the fall of Gaddafi (1.09), and the mistakes made by the Western world since the fall of Gaddafi (3.30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 7 April 2014, Lowy Institute's Blog Editor Sam Roggeveen joined former ABC Four Corners reporter Andrew Fowler, Indonesia expert Dr Greta Nabbs-Keller, and risk evaluation specialist Allan Behm to discuss Snowden, WikiLeaks, and the future of espionage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 3 April 2014, Human Rights Watch Emergencies Researcher, Tirana Hassan, spoke to the Lowy Institute about the arrest of Peter Greste and other journalists in Egypt (0:15), the Egyptian government's crackdown on human rights activists (1.57), the role of women's activist groups (3.17), and the general resurgence of military authoritarianism in Egypt (4.33).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lowy Institute Research Director, Anthony Bubalo, speaks about the next generation of jihadism in the Middle East. He discusses the resurgence of jihadist groups in Syria (0.20) and Egypt (1.55), how Obama's reluctance to intervene in the Middle East affects the emergence of these radical groups (3.46), and the concern this next-gen of jihadists may cause for Australia (5.56). Read Anthony Bubalo's Analysis 'Next-gen Jihad in the Middle East' here: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/publications/next-gen-jihad-middle-eastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 2 April 2014, Lowy Institute Military Fellow James Brown and Australian military historian Peter Edwards spoke at the Lowy Institute to explore the conflicts in Vietnam and Afghanistan, comparing perspectives on how Australia has fought its modern wars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lowy Institute's new East Asia Research Fellow Aaron L. Connelly speaks about his unique perspective on Australia-Indonesia relations, and the upcoming Indonesian elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 11 March 2014, Lowy Institute experts Anthony Bubalo, Jenny Hayward-Jones and Rory Medcalf joined The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne for an in-depth discussion on Australia’s place in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 19 March 2014, Lowy Institute's Michael Fullilove and John Edwards and Grattan Institute's John Daley and Jim Minifie discussed the major international factors that shaped Australia over the last ten years, and the issues that are likely to have the most impact in the coming years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 13 March 2014, Shadow Assistant Treasurer Dr Andrew Leigh MP gave a lecture at the Lowy Institute, where he provided 'an economic perspective on the population debate.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his first address to the National Press Club of Australia, Lowy Institute Executive Director Dr Michael Fullilove called for 'a larger Australia' to meet the international challenges that the country faces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 12 March 2014, Lowy Institute Executive Director Dr Michael Fullilove spoke to Fran Kelly on Radio National's breakfast program. Dr Fullilove calls for 'a larger Australia' to meet the challenges our nation faces on the international stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lowy Institute International Security Program Director, Rory Medcalf, speaks about Russia’s recent intervention in Ukraine. He discusses the possibility of (0:12) a 'new Cold War', the lessons that China may take away from this crisis (1:30), and the impact this event may have on US security commitments in Asia (3:00)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.