Daniel Flitton
@danielflitton.bsky.social
Managing ed The Interpreter, by Lowy Institute. Like Tigers.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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September 4, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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It’s not all about Trump and tariffs. India and China had taken steps toward rapprochement from at least October last year when Modi met Xi. And despite the evident fractures in US-India ties now, there is still cooperation.
September 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It’s not all about Trump and tariffs. India and China had taken steps toward rapprochement from at least October last year when Modi met Xi. And despite the evident fractures in US-India ties now, there is still cooperation.
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July 23, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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What if Australia ditched the "Dollar" for something uniquely ours?💸Today, as Donald Trump warns against challenges to the greenback's dominance and crypto reshapes money itself, could Australia make a statement by revisiting our currency's name? From me. www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
June 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
What if Australia ditched the "Dollar" for something uniquely ours?💸Today, as Donald Trump warns against challenges to the greenback's dominance and crypto reshapes money itself, could Australia make a statement by revisiting our currency's name? From me. www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
Loved a chance to plug Interpreter authors in the latest @lowyinstitute.bsky.social podcast alongside Sam Roggeveen. We talk Russia’s show trial of Australian Oscar Jenkins, US troops in Korea switch focus from Pyongyang to Beijing, China, Taiwan, CPTPP, and more. open.spotify.com/episode/68eV...
May 30, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Loved a chance to plug Interpreter authors in the latest @lowyinstitute.bsky.social podcast alongside Sam Roggeveen. We talk Russia’s show trial of Australian Oscar Jenkins, US troops in Korea switch focus from Pyongyang to Beijing, China, Taiwan, CPTPP, and more. open.spotify.com/episode/68eV...
Is the Indonesia-Australia relationship still underdone? A fascinating comparative analysis by Greg Earl, contrasting Anthony Albanese's measured approach with the bold declarations of his Labor predecessor Paul Keating. www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
May 22, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Is the Indonesia-Australia relationship still underdone? A fascinating comparative analysis by Greg Earl, contrasting Anthony Albanese's measured approach with the bold declarations of his Labor predecessor Paul Keating. www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
With riots since last year, tensions in New Caledonia are yet to be settled. But at least the parties are talking. Denise Fisher urges Australia not to lose sight of the region's most delicate flashpoint, via @lowyinstitute.bsky.social. www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
May 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
With riots since last year, tensions in New Caledonia are yet to be settled. But at least the parties are talking. Denise Fisher urges Australia not to lose sight of the region's most delicate flashpoint, via @lowyinstitute.bsky.social. www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
I spy ISI, “Pakistan’s famous brand” as Abhijnan Rej observes in this fascinating read. Draws out the little known story of the Australian spymaster behind the scenes from the outset. Pleased to feature this perspective on Lowy Institute. www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
May 14, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I spy ISI, “Pakistan’s famous brand” as Abhijnan Rej observes in this fascinating read. Draws out the little known story of the Australian spymaster behind the scenes from the outset. Pleased to feature this perspective on Lowy Institute. www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
What's he going to make of Australia's position? www.ft.com/content/27e5...
April 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
What's he going to make of Australia's position? www.ft.com/content/27e5...
The political element made plain in the study of International Political Economy. Leverage.
“Every country is calling us,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One. “If we would have asked these countries to do us a favour, they would have said no. Now they will do anything for us.”
“Every country is calling us,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One. “If we would have asked these countries to do us a favour, they would have said no. Now they will do anything for us.”
April 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The political element made plain in the study of International Political Economy. Leverage.
“Every country is calling us,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One. “If we would have asked these countries to do us a favour, they would have said no. Now they will do anything for us.”
“Every country is calling us,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One. “If we would have asked these countries to do us a favour, they would have said no. Now they will do anything for us.”
Industry example: Victims of China’s economic coercion / beneficiaries of Trump’s tariffs.
April 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Industry example: Victims of China’s economic coercion / beneficiaries of Trump’s tariffs.
Beyond Heard and McDonald question, why target Norfolk Island?
April 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Beyond Heard and McDonald question, why target Norfolk Island?
DFAT warning for South Korea ahead of Yoon impeachment verdict tomorrow following his abortive martial law attempt. www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations...
April 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
DFAT warning for South Korea ahead of Yoon impeachment verdict tomorrow following his abortive martial law attempt. www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations...
Amid talk of upending "rules-based order", the tariffs mark a true recasting. Trump is creating leverage, inviting "deals". He anticipates complaints of "globalists" in coming days, so talk of WTO challenge will only underscore the change.
April 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Amid talk of upending "rules-based order", the tariffs mark a true recasting. Trump is creating leverage, inviting "deals". He anticipates complaints of "globalists" in coming days, so talk of WTO challenge will only underscore the change.
More grist to add to my article from Friday, "If foreign countries could vote in Australia’s election, which box would they tick?" www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
April 2, 2025 at 3:53 AM
More grist to add to my article from Friday, "If foreign countries could vote in Australia’s election, which box would they tick?" www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
Pretty striking to consider.
March 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Pretty striking to consider.
Great question, Is your job as Foreign Minister more difficult today than it was a week ago?", prompting a philosophical reflection from Penny Wong.
March 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Great question, Is your job as Foreign Minister more difficult today than it was a week ago?", prompting a philosophical reflection from Penny Wong.