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North Korea: Law, but not as we know it - Lowy Institute
WEBNov 25, 2021 · How does North Korea enforce laws and rights for its citizens under authoritarian rule? The article examines recent signs of a stronger emphasis on a rule by law, such as the creation of a new department, the appointment of a new court president, and the inspection of detention centres.
70 years of the Geneva - Lowy Institute
WEBAug 12, 2019 · The article reflects on the significance of the Geneva Conventions, which regulate the treatment of victims of war, on their 70th anniversary. It argues that the Conventions are still relevant and necessary, despite the challenges of complex and brutal conflicts, and the erosion of international law and multilateralism.
Interpreter - Lowy Institute
WEBInterpreter is the Lowy Institute's online magazine that covers politics, security, economics and culture in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. Read articles by experts and commentators on topics such as China, AI, climate change, foreign policy and more.
Australian politics should be as diverse as its people
WEBMar 23, 2021 · The article argues that Australia has a poor representation of cultural and linguistic diversity in politics, especially for Asian Australians, and that this affects its global image and race relations. It compares Australia with other English-speaking Western democracies and gives examples of Asian leaders in politics.
Philippines: diagnosing the infodemic - Lowy Institute
WEBDec 1, 2021 · This article examines the prevalence and impact of fake news among young voters in the Philippines ahead of the 2022 elections. It introduces a survey-based diagnostic tool to measure the ability to identify fake news and provides some examples of misinformation campaigns in the country.
Why Russia has only now declared war on Ukraine | Lowy Institute
WEBApr 3, 2024 · The Kremlin officially acknowledged on 22 March 2024 that it is in a state of war with Ukraine, after using the term "special military operation" for two years. The change in language reflects Russia's escalation of its military and political objectives, as well as its response to the West's involvement in the conflict.
Dhruva Jaishankar - Lowy Institute
WEBDhruva Jaishankar is an expert on India's foreign policy and its relations with the US, Asia and Europe. He is a Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute and the Director of the US Initiative at Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi.
De-dollarisation: shifting power between the US and BRICS
WEBAug 3, 2023 · The web page explores the possibility of a new global currency that will rival the US dollar as the reserve standard, backed by gold and supported by BRICS nations. It argues that the US dollar dominance may be coming to an end due to the weaponisation of the dollar, the petrodollar system, and the Belt and Road Initiative.
The unfinished Chinese civil war - Lowy Institute
WEBSep 30, 2020 · How the US has been involved in the civil war between China and Taiwan since the 1920s, and why it matters for the future of the region. The article examines the historical and current factors that shape the conflict and the risks of a military confrontation.