Publications

The 2012 Lowy Institute Poll reports the results of a nationally representative opinion survey of 1,005 Australian adults conducted in Australia between 26 March and 10 April 2012 using mobile and lan...chevron_right

The recent Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul provided an opportunity for Asian leaders to demonstrate their support for nuclear arms control and disarmament. The truth, argue Rory Medcalf and Fiona Cunningham, is that these leaders remain far less united on these issues than the summit implied.chevron_right

Die vorliegende Studie "Sicherheit 2012" ist die 14. Ausgabe der seit 1999 unter dem Titel "Sicherheit" erscheinenden Studienreihe. Der Band beginnt mit einer Zusammenfassung der wichtigsten Ergebniss...chevron_right

The national defense policy reflects the country to defend its strategic interests and maintain national security. It outlines the three main bases of the country's defense: strategic interests, the p...chevron_right

This annual report represents the Indian white paper of defense for the years 2011 and 2012. It evaluates the Indian security environment and addresses the state of the Indian military, its organizati...chevron_right

This publication contains a short brief on the security environment of Japan and a presentation on the most salient issues. The report discusses the basics of Japan's defense policy and measures under...chevron_right

The purpose of this strategy is to define the national objectives, tasks and comprehensive governmental tools for Hungary to assert its national security interests. The paper argues that although Hung...chevron_right

This policy dialogue unpacks aspects of the discourses and practices regarding gender and SSR. It highlights limitations and problems both in the conceptualisation of gender and its incorporation into...chevron_right

This article considers recent developments in large-scale land acquisitions in Africa in terms of water security for commercial agriculture to safeguard the production of agricultural crops with a lar...chevron_right

This paper differentiates between the concepts of self-determination and secession and applies them to the aspirations of Somaliland and South Sudan. It specifically argues that Somaliland's legal qua...chevron_right

This publication highlights future challenges and uncertainties regarding water and water use in the Nile Basin. It seeks to address and emphasize the important role of water and food security in the ...chevron_right

The creation of a breakaway “United States of Biafra” would undoubtedly bring the territorial integrity of Nigeria into question. Ike Okonta reveals, however, that the MASSOB ethnic militia fighting for Biafran independence has also made a positive contribution to greater democratization in Nigeria.chevron_right

This paper discusses the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), a platform to promote mutually beneficial South-South cooperation between China and Africa. It notes that FOCAC has deepened Chinese...chevron_right

This paper reviews four theories on the causes of civil war. The first emphasizes feasibility factors over factors related to grievance. The second is built around the role of horizontal inequalities....chevron_right

This brief examines the significance of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The authors argue that the scale and scope of UNMISS reflects a heightened awareness that sustainable peace ...chevron_right