ABC Boyer Lectures 2015: The Birthplace of the Fortunate

On 18 October 2015, Michael Fullilove delivered the final 2015 Boyer Lecture, entitled The Birthplace of the Fortunate.

Lateline interview: ABC Boyer Lectures 2015

On 21 September 2015, Michael Fullilove appeared on Lateline on the ABC to discuss Australia’s role in a changing world order ahead of his Boyer Lectures.

7:30 Report: Michael Fullilove on the G20

On 14 November 2014, Executive Director of the Lowy Institute Dr Michael Fullilove spoke to the ABC's Leigh Sales about issues surrounding the G20 Summit in Brisbane.


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Is speechmaking a lost art in Australia?

On 12 August 2014, Michael Fullilove appeared on ABC News Breakfast, discussing the second edition of Men and Women of Australia! Our Greatest Modern Speeches. 

Book Launch: 'Men and Women of Australia!' Speeches by Malcolm Turnbull and Michael Fullilove

On 28 July 2014, Penguin Australia launched the revised second edition of Michael Fullilove's Men and Women of Australia! Our Greatest Modern Speeches. The keynote speaker was the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Minister for Communications.

What makes a 'great speech'?

On 29 July 2014, Michael Fullilove appeared on Sky News to discuss the second edition of Men and Women of Australia! Our Greatest Modern Speeches. 

Reflections on MH17, ABC's The Drum

On ABC's the Drum, Michael Fullilove talks about the Australian response to MH17, 23 July 2014.

In Conversation: Michael Fullilove and Malcolm Fraser discuss Australian foreign policy

On 9 July 2014, former Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser joined Lowy Institute Executive Director Dr Michael Fullilove to discuss Mr Fraser's views on Australian foreign policy as outlined in his provocative new book Dangerous Allies.

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The Charlie Rose Show: Michael Fullilove interviewed by Richard Haass

Michael Fullilove appeared on the Charlie Rose Show, interviewed by the President of the Council of Foreign Relations, Richard Haass, alongside Bret Stephens of the Wall Street Journal, 11 July 2013 (footage courtesy of Bloomberg TV).

Michael Fullilove discussing 'Rendezvous with Destiny' on Current TV's 'The War Room'

On 1 July 2013 Lowy Executive Director Michael Fullilove was interviewed about his new book Rendezvous with Destiny: How Franklin D. Roosevelt and Five Extraordinary Men Took America into the War and into the World on Current TV's The War Room

Book Launch: 'Rendezvous with Destiny'. Speeches by Dr Michael Fullilove and Senator Bob Carr

On 12 June 2013 Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Hon Bob Carr launched Michael Fullilove's book, Rendezvous with Destiny: How Franklin D. Roosevelt and Five Extraordinary Men Took America into the War and into the World at the Lowy Institute.

Senator the Hon Bob Carr interviews Michael Fullilove on his new book 'Rendezvous with Destiny'

On 12 June 2013 Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Hon Bob Carr launched Michael Fullilove's new book, Rendezvous with Destiny: How Franklin D. Roosevelt and Five Extraordinary Men Took America into the War and into the World at the Lowy Institute. Prior to the launch Senator Carr spoke to Michael about the book and the historic roles of men such as Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

In conversation: Michael Fullilove discussing his new book 'Rendezvous with destiny'

31 MAY 2013



Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove speaks to Interpreter editor Sam Roggeveen about his new book 'Rendezvous with destiny: How Franklin D. Roosevelt and five extraordinary men took America into the war and into the world'.

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MICHAEL FULLILOVE DISCUSSES 'RENDEZVOUS WITH DESTINY' ON ABC RADIO NATIONAL

31 MAY 2013

Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove discusses his new book 'Rendezvous with Destiny' on ABC Radio National.

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IN CONVERSATION: KENNETH ROTH ON DRONES AND HUMAN RIGHTS

27 MARCH 2013

In this short video, Ken Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, outlines his human rights concerns surrounding the use of military drones. Ken argues that there is a temptation to use drones to attack targets 'outside traditional battlefields' (0:46), raising a whole set of legal and human rights complications.

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IN CONVERSATION: KENNETH ROTH ON AUSTRALIA'S UN SECURITY COUNCIL CHALLENGES

27 MARCH 2013

The Lowy Institute's Michael Fullilove speaks with Human Rights Watch executive director Ken Roth about Australia's role on the United Nations Security Council, as well as discussing the importance of human rights issues in Australia's bilateral relationships. Ken advises Australia (0:25) that, in order to make a difference in our two year term on the Security Council, Australia should 'choose a priority [issue] and run with it'. On the human rights issue, Ken believes (1:18) Australia does not do enough to raise human rights issues in its bilateral dealings with Sri Lanka and China.

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IN CONVERSATION: FORMER US SENATOR JOSEPH LIEBERMAN

5 MARCH 2013

In a wide ranging discussion the Executive Director of the Lowy Institute, Dr Michael Fullilove, spoke with former US Senator Joseph Lieberman about the domestic governance challenges facing America (0:44), what one can expect from Senator John Kerry as he embraces his Secretary of State portfolio (2:00) and how seriously Washington is preparing for the challenges and opportunities of the Asian Century (4:44).

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IN CONVERSATION: JEFFREY GOLDBERG - ISRAEL/HAMAS CONFLICT

27 NOVEMBER 2012

At the Lowy Institute on 27 November 2012, Executive Director Michael Fullilove discussed with the Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas 0:21, what impact Israel's 'Iron Dome' missile defence system had on that conflict 1:24 and Iran's future nuclear capability 2:03. The discussion also traversed the likelihood of a US military response to a nuclear charged Iran 4:14 and the Democratic and Republican party differences on US foreign policy in the Middle East 6:34.

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IN CONVERSATION: DR MICHAEL FULLILOVE AND SAM ROGGEVEEN - THE US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

8 NOVEMBER 2012

Dr Michael Fullilove and Sam Roggeveen, Blog Editor for the Lowy Institute, discuss the second-term election of US President Barack Obama.

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IN CONVERSATION: THE HON JULIA GILLARD MP, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA - 'AUSTRALIA IN ASIAN CENTURY' WHITE PAPER

28th October 2012

Following the launch of the Asian Century White Paper, the Hon Julia Gillard caught up with Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove to discuss how Australia's foreign policy choices will be shaped in the Asian Century.

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LOWY LECTURE SERIES: LAUNCH OF ‘THE AUDACITY OF REASONABLENESS’ – DR MICHAEL FULLILOVE

9 OCTOBER 2012

On Tuesday 9 October, the Lowy Institute for International Policy's Executive Director, Dr Michael Fullilove, launched his new paper on the presidential election, US foreign policy and Australia. "The Audacity of Reasonableness" charts the similarities and differences between the foreign policies of President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, and draws out the implications for Australia.

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VIDEO EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 'THE AUDACITY OF REASONABLENESS' - DR MICHAEL FULLILOVE

9 OCTOBER 2012

Dr Michael Fullilove, Executive Director of the Lowy Institute, discusses his new research paper, 'The Audacity of Reasonableness: Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, US Foreign Policy and Australia', which compares the foreign policies of President Obama with Republican nominee Mitt Romney. He concludes that their similarities far outweigh the differences, a very different situation from the 2008 Obama/McCain contest. Image: Flickr/ABCAustralia

OPENING OF G20 STUDIES CENTRE - DISCUSSION BETWEEN WAYNE SWAN AND MICHAEL FULLILOVE

28 AUGUST 2012

On the morning of the announcement by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan of a new G20 Studies Centre at the Lowy Institute, Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove and the Treasurer discussed the importance of the G20 in a changing global economy, particularly to Australia, and Australia's hosting of the G20 Leaders Meeting in 2014.

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INTERVIEW WITH CHAS LICCIARDELLO - BARACK VS. MITT

17 MAY 2012

Global Issues Program Director Michael Fullilove interviews Planet America's Chas Licciardello on the forthcoming US Presidential election. Will Americans choose Barack or Mitt?

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DOUBLING DOWN ON OBAMA

4 APRIL 2012

Dr Michael Fullilove, the Lowy Institute’s Program Director Global Issues, has been observing President Barack Obama for a long time.

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