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Lowy Institute Conversations

Sarah Thompson, Oliver Nobetau, Connor Graham, Mihai Sora, Sam Roggeveen

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused international affairs show hosted by Lowy Institute researchers, with external guests including policy experts, academics, diplomats and regional leaders. PR agencies could pitch knowledgeable specialists on geopolitics, foreign policy and Indo-Pacific issues, as well as senior practitioners with relevant regional experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests need strong subject-matter credibility.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 18.9k subscribers

Instagram: 3.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

media@lowyinstitute.org

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Host

Sarah Thompson - Lowy Institute researcher and host covering international affairs.

Oliver Nobetau - Lowy Institute researcher and host covering international affairs.

Connor Graham - Lowy Institute researcher and host covering international affairs.

Mihai Sora - Research Director at the Lowy Institute.

Sam Roggeveen - Lowy Institute researcher and host covering international affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized expertise in international affairs or regional policy, such as academic or think-tank research, diplomatic service, or leadership in an organization relevant to the region.
Required Achievements:  
Relevant research or policy work, Senior diplomatic or organizational experience, Leadership in a regional or subject-focused organization

Recent Guest Discussions

Sharon Bala Woruba - Australia–papua New Guinea Relations, Grassroots Economic Opportunity, Diaspora Communities, And Education And Exchange Programs.

Dominic De Moura McCarthy - Australia–papua New Guinea Relations, Grassroots Economic Opportunity, Diaspora Communities, And Education And Exchange Programs.

Philippa Louey - Deep-sea Mining In The Pacific, Its Environmental Risks, And Regional Perspectives On Critical Minerals.

Graham Fletcher - The Australia–china Relationship, Trade, Rare Earths, Taiwan, And The Meaning Of Diplomatic Stabilisation.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, Indo Pacific

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Lowy Institute Conversations
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From treaty to trust: The next chapter in the Australia–PNG relationship

September 29, 2026

Despite being close neighbours, Australia and Papua New Guinea have only recently become formal allies through the Pukpuk Treaty. But what does this new alliance mean beyond government-to-government ties? In this episode of Lowy Institute Conversations, Dominic De Moura McCarthy, President and Founder of the Pacific-Australia Youth Association, and Sharon Bala Woruba, Environment and Sustainability Manager for PNG at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, join the Institute's Sarah Thompson to discu...

Pacific unity on the line: The 2026 PIF Leaders' Meeting

September 01, 2026

As the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting opens in Palau, the region faces a series of major challenges. These include a Chinese missile test that the Forum couldn’t agree to condemn, a contested region-wide security treaty, Taiwan's return to the Forum, an El Niño event, and a global fuel crisis. In this episode of Lowy Institute Conversations, Oliver Nobetau is joined by Dr Connor Graham and Sarah Thompson to examine what these developments mean for Pacific security, r...

The Pacific’s deep-sea fault line

August 25, 2026

As great powers race for the critical minerals scattered on the ocean floor, the Pacific is splitting into two camps — those betting on deep-sea mining as an economic lifeline, and those warning the environmental risks are too great. In this episode of Lowy Institute Conversations, Dr Connor Graham speaks with Dr Philippa Louey, Senior Research Associate at the Lancaster Environment Centre, about what's driving the rush, where Australia fits in, and whether the region can find common gr...

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Frequently asked questions

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Lowy Institute Conversations
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How do I get in touch with Lowy Institute Conversations?

Lowy Institute Conversations is hosted by Sarah Thompson and Oliver Nobetau. Its publicly listed email is media@lowyinstitute.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Lowy Institute Conversations?

The publicly listed email for Lowy Institute Conversations: media@lowyinstitute.org.

How many listeners does Lowy Institute Conversations have?

Podseeker estimates Lowy Institute Conversations reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Lowy Institute Conversations?

Lowy Institute Conversations typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Recognized expertise in international affairs or regional policy, such as academic or think-tank research, diplomatic service, or leadership in an organization relevant to the region. Common among recent guests: Relevant research or policy work; Senior diplomatic or organizational experience; Leadership in a regional or subject-focused organization. Recent guests include Sharon Bala Woruba, Dominic De Moura McCarthy, and Philippa Louey.

How hard is it to get booked on Lowy Institute Conversations?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Lowy Institute Conversations cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, and Indo Pacific. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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