| Lowy Institute for International Policy | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Lowy Institute |
| Formation | 2003 |
| Type | Foreign policy think tank |
| Location | Sydney |
| Executive Director | Michael Wesley |
| Website | lowyinstitute.org |
The Lowy Institute for International Policy is an independent think tank endowed by Frank Lowy to conduct original, policy-relevant research about international political, strategic and economic issues from an Australian perspective. It is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Its research and analysis claims to be non-partisan and its active program of conferences, seminars and other events are designed to inform and deepen the debate about international policy in Australia and to help shape the broader international discussion of these issues.
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The institute's website offers publications for free download. In 2006 the regular talks began to be recorded and made available on the website. [1]
The Lowy Institute for International Policy launched a blog 'The Interpreter' in November 2007. According to Executive Director Allan Gyngell: "it aims to provide you with fresh insights into international events and a new way to engage with the Institute."
The institute's board comprises several notable Australian policy makers and business people.[2]
The annual Lowy Poll surveys a nationally representative sample of the adult Australian population on foreign policy issues and is the Lowy Institute's flagship publication. It is wholly funded by the Lowy Institute and its results are widely cited in the Australian and international media. The Lowy Institute has also conducted opinion polling in Indonesia, New Zealand and China. The first Lowy Poll was in 2005. The Director of Lowy Polling is Fergus Hanson.
Each year, the Lowy Institute hosts a seminar with a specific theme relevant to international policy, which is attended by early-career professionals, who have the potential for extensive careers in public policy.[4]
| Year | Theme |
|---|---|
| New Voices 2004 | A la carte sovereignty: Australia's transforming borders |
| New Voices 2005 | Binding the World Together |
| New Voices 2006 | Technology and International Relations |
| New Voices 2007 | International Leadership |
| New Voices 2008 | Responsibility in a Globalised World |
| New Voices 2009 | Networked |
| New Voices 2010 | Global Encounters |