Biography
Publications
News and media
Jack Sato is a data analyst for the Asia Power Index at the Lowy Institute. He joined the Institute in 2022. He holds a degree in Science/Arts, majoring in Statistics, Chinese and Japanese (minoring in International Relations) from the University of Queensland.
Southeast Asia's preferred military exercise partner
The US is at the top of the list for both the quantity and quality of its military exercises. Here's why.
Five surprises from Lowy’s Global Diplomacy Index
Revealing the who, what and – just as importantly – where of foreign policy.
Reports
Global Diplomacy Index 2024 - Key Findings
The fifth iteration of our interactive map of the world’s most significant diplomatic networks includes 66 countries or territories in Asia, the G20 and the OECD, visualising how…
Interactives
2024 Global Diplomacy Index
The fifth iteration of our interactive map of the world’s most significant diplomatic networks includes 66 countries or territories in Asia, the G20 and the OECD, visualising how…
Power in Asia: Six surprising facts
Following the launch of the 2023 Asia Power Index, the authors dig into data that reveals how power is shifting in Asia.
Star power: An astrologer’s take on global leadership
What’s your sign, Vladimir?
Commentary
Is China Replacing the US as Thailand's Main Security Partner?
Originally posted in The Diplomat
Commentary
Concerns over China-backed high-speed railway do not derail Indonesia’s agency
Originally published in Channel News Asia, 6 November 2023.
Geopolitics and the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway
Has the bullet train project strained the once tight relationship between Indonesia and China?
Australian Financial Review
25 April 2023