Jack Sato

lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete… Great to see an explanation of the regional dynamics at play surrounding the Chagos Archipelago in the @LowyInstitute's Interpreter. As a bonus, I'm always excited to read @gs_aditya's work

On the heels of this year's UNGA, held under the shadow of the United States’ retreat from multilateralism and shrinking global development funding. I explore what the future might hold for the UN’s ambitious yet elusive SDGs for @LowyInstitute lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…

Today @LowyInstitute launches the Southeast Asia Influence Index by the talented @SusannahCPatton, @JackRSato, @RahmanYaa6291. The project builds on the Asia Power Index to map the influence of external powers in SEA on a super slick interactive platform: influence.lowyinstitute.org

I'm delighted to share the @LowyInstitute's Southeast Asia Influence Index, a superb new digital interactive by @SusannahCPatton, @JackRSato and @RahmanYaa6291. Examine the landscape of geopolitical influence in Southeast Asia here 👇influence.lowyinstitute.org

I received a briefing from @SusannahCPatton and @JackRSato last week on our new Southeast Asia Influence Index. Great piece of work. Keep your 👀 peeled for it this coming week.

Next week, the Lowy Institute launches a new digital interactive, the Southeast Asia Influence Index. This major project builds on the Asia Power Index to compare the relative influence of 10 external partners to each SEA country. Please get in touch if you'd like to know more!

A new Saudi-Pakistan defense pact puts fresh pressure on India’s Gulf diplomacy. Here’s what it means — and what it doesn’t. My latest for @Diplomat_APAC thediplomat.com/2025/09/pakist… @USSC

NEW WEBINAR 🚨 A burgeoning India-US relationship has suddenly run off course as the US President doubled tariffs to a punitive 50% on Indian goods exports and the reported cancellation of his visit to New Delhi for the Quad summit later this month. Join CEO @Lisa_Singh who will moderate an expert panel with Suhasini Haidar, Teesta Prakash, Michael Green and John McCarthy, as they unpack Trump’s tariff decision and assess how these developments could fundamentally reshape not only the US-India partnership but also the broader Indo-Pacific, including Australia. Register here: unimelb.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @suhasinih @Teesta_P @DrMichaelJGreen

My latest fot @Diplomat_APAC explores how subtle differences in how India and China talk about Taiwan reveal lingering mistrust—even as ties improve. Read here: thediplomat.com/2025/08/differ…

Over the next 10 yrs, India plans to fence 1,643km of Myanmar border. B'desh & Pak borders are largely fenced (79% & 61.4%) But, what is border fencing and how does it fit into India's border management strategy? Sushovan & I unpack these questions in our new blog. #Sambandh

In this podcast for @NALSAR_Official Public Policy Group, I speak with Devika Veerkar about my research for @orfonline on how unconditional cash transfers are transforming the Indian political economy and their impact on poverty alleviation. youtube.com/watch?v=wanl_t…

Writing for @LowyInstitute from Sydney! The India–France–Australia trilateral has untapped potential. With the right political will, it could become a real force in the Indo-Pacific. My latest for explores this lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete… @USSC @AusIndiaCentre

Trump’s tariffs hit India hard — but they could also help New Delhi double down on strategic autonomy, diversify trade, and deepen regional links. My latest for @Diplomat_APAC: thediplomat.com/2025/08/how-in… @USSC

I am extremely honoured to be taking over as Director at the @ORF_CNED at @ORF. ORF and CNED lead the conversation on mainstreaming development policies and cooperation for inclusive growth in India. Thanks to @samirsaran for your vision and mission at ORF.

After 6 amazing years @CSEP_Org, I’m finally chasing a lifelong dream -starting a PhD at @FletcherSchool @TuftsUniversity this fall! So many to thank, but especially grateful to @ConstantinoX, Amb. Menon & my peers- your support shaped my journey, both personally & professionally

It was an absolute pleasure for me to speak with @Appy2209 for #ETMorningBriefPodcast by @EconomicTimes on the care economy and women's work.  "Unseen, Unpaid, Undervalued: The Reality of Women’s Work".  podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the…

#Cashtransfers to #women have become indispensable to the #Indian political #economy, driven by the expanding influence of female #voters, adoption of #digital infrastructure for social welfare & #women’s #economic marginalisation: @sunaina_kumar or-f.org/34516

I was honoured to be a part of Körber Stiftung’s @KoerberIP 188th Bergedorf Round Table in Berlin on "Shaping the Future Together: Germany, Europe and India in a Changing Global Order." This year’s focus on India, Germany, Europe shows new global priorities.

CSEP's Sambandh Database and Map is now live! Nearly a year in the making, this 1st phase maps and visualises key connectivity projects between India and Bhutan. It's an effort to bring greater clarity into🇮🇳's evolving neighbourhood connectivity. csep.org/sambandhdataba…

I write for @IndianExpress on the International Year of Cooperatives, “In India’s cooperative boom, women need to be at the centre, not the margins". Share of women’s cooperatives is just 2.5 percent and more than half are dormant indianexpress.com/article/opinio…