2020
35 questions match this year. View the archive for more.
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
China: economic partner or security threat
In your own view, is China more of an economic partner or more of a security threat to Australia?
United States
Confidence in world leaders
How much confidence you have in the following leader to do the right thing regarding world affairs?
Economy and trade
Economic optimism
Overall, how optimistic are you about Australia’s economic performance in the world over the next five years?
United States
Feelings towards other nations
This year’s Lowy Institute feelings thermometer includes nineteen countries and territories, as well as the European Union and United Nations.
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Threats to Australia’s vital interests
Do you see the following possible threat as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat to Australia's vital interests in the next ten years?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Trust in global powers
How much do you trust the following countries to act responsibly in the world?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
US alliance: importance to Australia’s security
How important is our alliance relationship with the United States for Australia’s security?
United States
US presidential elections: Democrats vs Republicans
Which candidate would you prefer to see become president of the United States?
Global powers and world leaders
Democracies around the world
Here is a list of countries and territories. For each one, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that the country or territory is a democracy.
United States
Foreign influence in Australian politics
Are you personally concerned or not concerned about the influence of each of the following countries on Australia’s political processes?
United States
Global responses to Covid-19
Overall, how well or badly do you think each of the following countries have handled the Covid-19 pandemic so far?
Australian foreign policy
Globalisation
Now on globalisation. Do you believe that globalisation, especially the increasing connections of our economy with others around the world, is mostly good or mostly bad for Australia?
Democracy
Indonesia and democracy
Now a question about Indonesia. Do you personally agree or disagree that Indonesia is a democracy?
United States
2020 US presidential election
The United States’ presidential election will be held in November this year. Which candidate would you prefer to see become president of the United States?
Australia and the Pacific
Australia’s climate policies and reputation
In your opinion, what effect, if any, has Australia’s approach to climate change had on its reputation in the world and on its relationship with Pacific Island countries?
Global powers and world leaders
Australia’s free trade negotiations
Thinking now about Australia’s approach to negotiating free trade agreements. On balance, do you think signing a free trade agreement with the following would be good or bad for Australia, or would it make no difference?
Security and defence
Australia’s intelligence agencies
Now about Australia’s intelligence activities and national security. For each of the statements below, please indicate whether you agree or disagree:
China
Australian government policies towards China
Would you support or oppose the following Australian government policies towards China?
Australian foreign policy
Australian values and foreign policy
In dealing with international problems, there can sometimes be a clash between Australia’s economic interests and Australia’s democratic values. When that happens, should interests or values be considered more important?
China
China’s economic future
Now about China. Please tell me which statement most closely matches your own opinion about China’s economy in the next five years.
China
China’s system of government
Thinking about the way China has handled the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, are you more or less favourable towards China’s system of government?
Australian foreign policy
Domestic interests and global cooperation
When trying to address global problems, there can sometimes be a clash between Australia’s domestic interests and a global agreement being debated within an international institution. If that happens, what do you think the Australian government should do?
Covid-19 pandemic
Global cooperation during crises
How has the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak changed your view, if at all, on global responses to international crises?
United States
Global power in the post-crisis period
The world is currently going through a severe health and economic crisis. When the world recovers from this crisis do you think each of the following will be more powerful, less powerful or will they be just as powerful as they were before the crisis?
China
International students in Australia
Thinking about the numbers of international students enrolled at Australian universities, do you think the numbers are:
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Military action under ANZUS
Under what circumstances should Australia act in accordance with our military alliance with the United States?
United States
Policies of President Trump
Here are some policies of US President Donald Trump, please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of each one:
Security and defence
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
Thinking now about Australia’s partnerships in the world. Would you support or oppose Australia forming a four-way partnership with the democracies of India, Japan and the United States to promote peace and security in the region?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Relations with superpowers: US and China
Is Australia's relationship with China or the United States more important to Australia?
Covid-19 pandemic
Response of authorities to Covid-19
Thinking now about the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. Are you confident or not confident that each of the following is doing a good job responding to the coronavirus outbreak?
Covid-19 pandemic
Sources of information during Covid-19
During the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, which of the following do you prefer as your source of information? (up to three choices)
Covid-19 pandemic
Willingness to travel
Thinking about when the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak is contained in the future, are you more or less likely to travel overseas than you were prior to the outbreak?
