3 Dec 2024 Is Russia the loser in the fall of Syria’s Aleppo? Nikola Mikovic Moscow cannot meaningfully aid its ally, and that’s not gone unnoticed.
22 Nov 2024 Russia escalates, strikes Ukraine with a new missile, warns West Sam Roggeveen Putin wants to target Europe’s commitment to support Ukraine.
21 Nov 2024 Cat-astrophe! What happens when dirty-minded North Koreans meet Iranian nuclear purrfidy Daniel Flitton I spy an invisible cat. Two, in fact.
21 Nov 2024 Will North Korea annoy China, having sent troops to fight alongside Russia? Khang Vu Don’t bet on it.
18 Nov 2024 An early winter in Kyiv? Mateo Szlapek-Sewillo Unpicking the implications of Trump’s election win on the war in Ukraine.
15 Nov 2024 What does Trump’s return mean for America’s relations with Russia? Ian Hill Whatever happens over the next four years, the underlying causes of Russia–US confrontation won’t go away.
12 Nov 2024 The West’s unfounded Chussia Anxiety Geoff Raby Russia will not long tolerate its increasingly vasal-like status to China.
6 Nov 2024 Moldova and Georgia serve as geopolitical bellwethers Adam Simpson With the two countries on diverging paths after recent elections, the choice appears to be between Russia and the West.
5 Nov 2024 What’s new in Russia’s latest nuclear statement? Sitara Noor Vladimir Putin has rattled his sabre once again in the face of US and NATO deliberations on Ukraine’s use of weapons.
25 Oct 2024 As Russia struggles in Ukraine, North Korea benefits Luana Margarete Geiger Having found common cause under sanctions, Pyongyang and Moscow are forging new economic geography and with it pan-continental security dynamics.
21 Oct 2024 Central Asia: An emerging battlefield for strategic minerals Sergey Sukhankin The region’s rare earth elements are in demand, but ties with Russia and China mean diversifying is easier said than done.
17 Oct 2024 North Korean troops in Russia: The first test of the Russia-North Korea alliance Khang Vu Should the deployment be confirmed, history offers three ways to gauge the cohesion of Pyongyang’s ties to Moscow.
17 Oct 2024 A shared struggle: Ukrainians and their volunteer supporters on the front lines Gordon Weiss An unyielding will in the face of invasion has inspired heroes at home and from afar.
7 Oct 2024 Kamala Harris and Ukraine: Is the US truly committed to Ukrainian victory? Mick Ryan The only nation with a viable theory of victory is Russia. Harris must decide if the US will change that equation.
3 Oct 2024 Trump may surprise us on the Ukraine war Mick Ryan If Donald Trump can’t achieve a quick solution in Ukraine, he could well turn on Putin and increase US support to Ukraine.
24 Sep 2024 North Korea and its middle power friends Gabriela Bernal The latest Asia Power Index has Pyongyang pegged as Moscow’s best buddy…for now.
6 Sep 2024 Russian sanctions: Why has Australia stayed quiet on reparations? Anton Moiseienko With strong rule of law credentials and expertise, Canberra should use its advantage in responses to war.
4 Sep 2024 Will Russia violate the Antarctic Treaty? Sergey Sukhankin For Moscow, science has always come second to ideology.
3 Sep 2024 Russia and the Middle East: Positioning for advantage Ian Hill Moscow has made a cynical calculation that conflict serves its interests.
3 Sep 2024 Hong Kong keeps Russia’s dark fleet afloat Selwyn Parker Operating under flags of convenience, hundreds of vessels are evading the sanctions meant to stifle movement.
30 Aug 2024 Is Russia really European anymore? Evan Freidin Cut off from the West, Russia is making a turn to Asia. But this leaves a cultural wound.
21 Aug 2024 Surprise and modern war Mick Ryan The Kursk offensive is a reminder of the enduring power of surprise. Prudence suggests that Australia needs be prepared.
20 Aug 2024 Central Asia's energy drive spurs regional integration Nikola Mikovic No longer in the “middle of nowhere”, Central Asian countries are collaborating and diversifying, often away from Russia.
16 Aug 2024 Explaining Ukraine’s hopes with a bold attack in Kursk – and how it might backfire, badly Ian Hill In a calculated gamble, the purpose appears as much political as military: a positive shift to the narrative, directed at multiple audiences.
22 Jul 2024 The deadly consequences of misclassifying foreign fighters in Ukraine Shannon Bosch Russia calls them mercenaries to deny international legal protections. Accountability is essential.
19 Jul 2024 Does democracy still matter in the ‘New Cold War’ between the US and China? Sushil Aaron Contradictions between the two models of governance make coexistence among superpowers difficult.
12 Jul 2024 The global evolution of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Xiaoli Guo With countries from outside the region looking to join, is the SCO about to beef up its geopolitical clout?
10 Jul 2024 Modi’s Moscow miscalculation Ian Hall Despite the bluster about foreign policy independence, the Indian PM could have kept Putin at a distance.
5 Jul 2024 Putin’s diplomacy roadshow in North Korea and Vietnam Khang Vu Despite Moscow’s charm offensive, regional states are keeping their options open, and China remains the partner of choice.
2 Jul 2024 Putin goes to Pyongyang: Should we be worried? Jane Hardy The renewed marriage of convenience between Russia and North Korea has global implications.
2 Jul 2024 Pariah states and the Olympic Games Gabriela Bernal With the Paris Games only weeks away, the controversy around athletes from “rogue” countries is set to intensify.
1 Jul 2024 With friends like these … Russia and North Korea partner up Huma Rehman Putin and Kim wanted to send a message of strength. But the world might have heard differently.
28 Jun 2024 Putin in Asia: Setting a cat among the pigeons Ian Hill Ever a pragmatist, the Russian leader’s calculated alignments are purely based on needs and interests.
6 Jun 2024 Zelenskyy put a spotlight on China’s Ukraine war problem: Defend Ukraine’s sovereignty, or Russian security? Nicholas Khoo Even a powerful state must make trade-offs in its foreign policy.
23 May 2024 Putin’s foot soldier in New York: How Vassily Nebenzia fought on after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Stéphanie Fillion Seen as a potential heir apparent to Sergey Lavrov, Vassily Nebenzia is a mysterious but relentless envoy for the Kremlin.
17 May 2024 Time to recognise the Crimean Tatar genocide Jon Richardson Acknowledging the crimes in the 1940s would underline the attachment to Ukraine and rebuff changing borders by force.
10 May 2024 Ukraine gets the green light for strikes in Russia – it was long overdue Tennyson Dearing But nor does this mean the end of Western hesitancy in its support for Ukraine.
10 May 2024 All wars end. But how will the one in Ukraine? Gordon Weiss An obsession with deterrence of Russian aggression treats Ukraine as a by-product rather than the main game.
23 Apr 2024 The Kyrgyzstan route facilitating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Joseph Webster Russia’s military aims in Ukraine have been furthered by its trade with the Central Asian nation.
15 Apr 2024 Russia conundrum in the Caucasus and beyond Nikola Mikovic Once a de facto leader in the post-Soviet space, Moscow is now falling outside the friend zone in its own backyard.
3 Apr 2024 Why Russia has only now declared war on Ukraine Tarik Solmaz A game of semantic camouflage allows the Kremlin to reposition itself onto a war footing.
26 Mar 2024 Moscow attacks: Why Putin was quick to blame Ukraine Munira Mustaffa The Kremlin is covering its own mistakes in the bid to deflect attention.
25 Mar 2024 Islamic State terror attack in Moscow a grim acknowledgement of global power status Russia seeks Lydia Khalil One of Moscow’s goals in the Middle East was in many ways similar to that of the United States – to prevent the spillover of extremism.
6 Mar 2024 A summit between Japan and North Korea? About time Khang Vu With Kim Jong-un extending an olive branch to Tokyo, high-level talks may be on the cards, but roadblocks remain.
4 Mar 2024 Why is Putin again threatening a nuclear war? Alexander Clackson And just as importantly, is the West willing to call his bluff?
28 Feb 2024 Can South Korea become a global pivotal state? Gabriela Bernal With non-permanent member status on the UN Security Council, Seoul has a long list of goals to help make its mark.
21 Feb 2024 Open for business: North Korea welcomes back visitors Khang Vu Kim Jong-un has been on a charm offensive to rekindle trade and tourism links with friendly neighbours.
19 Feb 2024 Putin unrivalled Matthew Sussex Few expected Navalny to survive but his death shows how closed and suspicious Putin’s circle has become at home.
16 Feb 2024 The right lessons for Australia’s future warships Sam Roggeveen The war in Ukraine appears to be a revolution in naval warfare. Australia’s upcoming Surface Fleet Review must reflect on the consequences.