Reports from a Turbulent Decade

These are some of Australia’s finest thinkers analysing the key issues that have had a major impact on Australia over the last turbulent decade, collated by our most influential think tank.

Throughout a decade of remarkable change and upheaval, the Lowy Institute has discussed, dissected and analysed the big issues shaping global politics, and provided fresh policy ideas for Australian decision-makers.

Ranked as Australia’s leading think tank, the Lowy Institute provides high-quality research and distinctive perspectives on the trends affecting Australia and the world. This anthology features some of the best and most insightful papers, speeches and op-eds from the Lowy Institute’s first decade. Included here are works by Lowy Institute researchers, Australian prime ministers and leading international scholars on diverse topics - from America’s ‘Seinfeld’ strategy in Iraq, to building trust with China and Australia’s place in the world.

These are some of Australia’s finest thinkers analysing the key issues that have had a major impact on Australia over the last turbulent decade, collated by our most influential think tank.