2020
32 questions match this year
COVID-19 pandemic
Global responses to COVID-19
Overall, how well or badly do you think each of the following countries have handled the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak so far?
Climate change and energy
Attitudes to global warming
There is a controversy over what the countries of the world, including Australia, should do about the problem of global warming. Please tell me which statement comes closest to your own point of view?
Climate change and energy
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?
Economic and trade policy
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: economic partner or security threat
In your own view, is China more of an economic partner or more of a security threat to Australia?
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.
COVID-19 pandemic
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?
World leaders and countries
Confidence in political leaders
For each, tell me how much confidence you have in each leader to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
Democracy
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.
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?
Feelings towards other nations
Feelings towards other nations
This year’s Lowy Institute feelings thermometer includes nineteen countries and territories, as well as the European Union.
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?
COVID-19 pandemic
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?
Economic and trade 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?
United States
Importance of the US alliance
How important is our alliance relationship with the United States for Australia’s security?
Indonesia
Indonesia and democracy
Now a question about Indonesia. Do you personally agree or disagree that Indonesia is a democracy?
Economic and trade policy
International students in Australia
Thinking about the numbers of international students enrolled at Australian universities, do you think the numbers are...
United States
Military action under ANZUS
Under what circumstances should Australia act in accordance with our military alliance with the United States?
Economic and trade policy
Optimism about Australia's economic performance
Overall, how optimistic are you about Australia’s economic performance in the world over the next 5 years (very optimistic, optimistic, neutral, pessimistic, very pessimistic)?
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 with the US and China
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)
Security and defence
Threats to Australia's vital interests
Below is a list of possible threats to the vital interest of Australia in the next ten years. Do you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all?
Relations with the US and China
Trust in global powers
How much do you trust the following countries to act responsibly in the world?
United States
US presidential election and Australia
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?
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?