Lowy Asia Power Index

API

Open Data API for ranking Asian states' relative power via resources and influence metrics

Overview

The Lowy Asia Power Index API offers RESTful endpoints to access open data on Asian states’ power rankings. Key endpoints include /rankings (overall state rankings), /countries/{iso_code} (detailed metrics like economic strength, military capability, diplomatic influence), and /metrics (list of measured factors). Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include academic research on regional geopolitics, journalistic analysis of power shifts, student projects on international relations, and building interactive dashboards for tracking Asian power dynamics over time.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://github.com/0x0is1/lowy-index-api-docs')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON Response Format
No Authentication Required
Open Data Source
Asia-Focused Power Metrics

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Lowy Asia Power Index API free to use?

Yes, it is completely free and open for public use with no hidden costs.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not required to access any of the API endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are returned in JSON format for seamless parsing and integration into applications.

Top Alternatives

World Bank Open Data API (economic/development metrics for Asian nations) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Open Data

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy integration with no authentication
⊕ Comprehensive metrics covering resources and influence
⊕ Open-source documentation
⊕ Free unlimited access

Cons

⊖ Limited to Asian states only
⊖ Data updated periodically (not real-time)
⊖ No official uptime SLA