Lowy Institute Conversations

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Welcome to Lowy Institute Conversations – a podcast in which Lowy Institute researchers and some of the world’s leading experts delve into the big issues in international affairs.

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Lowy Institute Conversations

Episodes (100)

Fri Jul 10th Australia's Pacific diplomatic blitz and China's missile test
Wed Jul 8th The India paradox: Trusted more, but not understood
Jun 30th Southeast Asia in the crossfire: Can ASEAN hold the line?

Lowy Institute Conversations

Jul 10, 2026
28¾ minutes
25 MB

It's been the busiest fortnight in Australia–Pacific diplomacy in recent memory. In the space of ten days, Australia signed the Nakamal Agreement with Vanuatu, the Vuvale Union and a surprise Ocean of Peace Alliance with Fiji, and saw the Pukpuk Treaty with Papua New Guinea come into effect — all while marking Solomon Islands Independence Day and flagging a comprehensive treaty with Honiara by year's end. On the very same day the Fiji deals were signed, China tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile over the Pacific, sparking claims of a deliberate signal to the region. Sam Rogge...

Lowy Institute Conversations

Australia's Pacific diplomatic blitz and China's missile test

Lowy Institute

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