1 day ago 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 The message Japan sends by backing Ukraine Marin Ekstrom , Wilder Alejandro Sánchez An evolving foreign and defence policy is on display.
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?
26 Feb 2024 You name it! Are country name changes necessary? Stéphanie Fillion The reasons behind rebranding a nation are myriad – from overt nationalism to anti-colonialism and everything in between.
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.
16 Feb 2024 Putin believes that time is on Russia’s side – and, sadly, he has a point Ian Hill Ukraine will be up against it maintaining Western support this year.
23 Jan 2024 An Australian strategy for improved aid to Ukraine Mick Ryan More resources would be a good start – as well as diplomatic backing, better coordination, and a stronger statement about why democracy matters.
19 Dec 2023 Putin’s confidence heading into 2024 Ian Hill In the Russian leader’s world, friends are returning and with it the whiff of success.
18 Dec 2023 Ukraine’s game of thrones Nikola Mikovic It’s not surprising that political tensions are playing out at home amid frustration over progress in the war.
13 Nov 2023 1947 and now Steve Casey Strife in the Middle East, hyper-partisans in the US Congress, and Russian troops on the march. We've been here before.
8 Nov 2023 Ukraine’s energy fightback Stephen Minas Expert crews are risking their lives to keep the lights on amid Russia’s invasion – with help from far away, too.
3 Nov 2023 Russia seeks benefit from the Gaza conflict Ian Hill Moscow hopes the Middle East will distract the West from supporting Ukraine – but old troubles at home could stir again.
2 Nov 2023 Ukraine: 2024 headwinds Mick Ryan A country already severely tested will face challenges in politics, maintaining global attention, and ensuring the necessities of war.
26 Oct 2023 A Marshall Plan for Ukraine? John West History can be a useful guide, but the geopolitical circumstances of today are vastly different.
24 Oct 2023 The dual-use conundrum Brendan Walker-Munro Restrictions on technology with both a civilian and military application are too often worthless without better coordination.
10 Oct 2023 McCarthy’s fall and the far-right influence on American foreign policy Emma Shortis Critical support for Ukraine’s war effort could be torpedoed by a small minority of US congressional extremists.
6 Oct 2023 Power of Siberia 2: Moving beyond a pipe dream? Genevieve Donnellon-May Australia would be wise to diversify its gas exports now before Russia’s pivot to Asia takes hold.
2 Oct 2023 Ukraine counteroffensive makes gains but dark clouds loom in Washington Adam Simpson Successful attacks and talk of new missile systems shifts momentum in Kyiv’s favour provided that political support is sustained.
11 Sep 2023 Ukraine has Moscow in its crosshairs but that shouldn’t make us squeamish Tennyson Dearing Don’t be fooled by Putin’s bluster. Giving Russia impunity by limiting destruction to Ukraine is no way to win the war.
5 Sep 2023 Danger Will Robinson: Warfighting robots fast approaching Peter Layton A swarm of angry Australian-made cardboard attack drones sets the scene for all future conflicts.
30 Aug 2023 Europe’s last war Ian Kemish Remembering the Bosnian conflict of 30 years ago to compare how the world responds to Russia’s war on Ukraine today.
17 Aug 2023 The Baltic response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Adam Simpson A history of atrocities at the hands of Moscow steels the resolve of its neighbouring states.
10 Aug 2023 Fake news, propaganda, and the withering of commitment to truth Mark Pierce Joseph Stalin’s denial of access for Western journalists during the Second World War heralded the birth of disinformation.
2 Aug 2023 Moscow, we have a problem Angela G. Palmer Once useful mouthpieces, Russian military bloggers reporting from the front lines in Ukraine are now making the Kremlin nervous.
28 Jul 2023 Exploring an end game in Ukraine? Not yet Ian Hill Moves towards negotiations are risky and could be interpreted by Putin as a sign of weakening Western resolve.
25 Jul 2023 Cluster munitions: A necessary defensive strategy for Ukraine Munira Mustaffa It is Russia, not Ukraine, abusing international principles. The law must not obstruct Ukraine to fight back.
19 Jul 2023 Why China tripled its heavy truck shipments to Central Asia: Unravelling the influence of Russia’s war in Ukraine Joseph Webster A sharp spike in overall exports to the region appears to provide Beijing a pathway to indirectly support the Kremlin’s war effort.
19 Jul 2023 Why the Black Sea Grain Initiative must be restored John Denton The collapse of a deal integral to world food security will imperil millions of lives.
13 Jul 2023 Putin is Xi’s useful idiot Ben Scott In the geopolitical tussle between superpowers, Russia pays the price and China reaps the benefits.
12 Jul 2023 How long can Putin’s “special relationship” with Erdoğan last? Nikola Mikovic Despite mutterings about a Turkish “stab in the back”, Russia needs Türkiye – Putin’s reign may depend on it.
11 Jul 2023 Beijing’s bad bet on Moscow Ved Shinde The collapse of the Putin regime is something China wants to avoid. A weak Kremlin is better than a headless one.
6 Jul 2023 Australia’s absent ambassador must return to Ukraine Dave Sharma If the PM won’t provide more than a few military off-casts in support, sending back the top envoy should be an easy step.
3 Jul 2023 Unleashing chaos: Nova Kakhovka Dam destruction threatens global food security Genevieve Donnellon-May The collapse of critical hydroelectric infrastructure will have devastating knock-on effects for Europe’s breadbasket.
26 Jun 2023 Australians stand with Ukraine – but attention won’t last indefinitely Elizabeth Buchanan The latest Lowy Poll should be a warning about the risk of not debating the end goal in a conflict.
26 Jun 2023 Prigozhin’s mutiny: What does it mean for Putin – and Russia? Ian Hill A bizarre and audacious rebellion by the Kremlin’s own hired mercenaries has irrevocably weakened the regime.
24 Jun 2023 What does Wagner’s revolt mean for the future of Russia? Matthew Sussex The most serious challenge to Putin’s authority yet – even if crushed – has already done significant harm to the elite structures of the Russian Federation.
22 Jun 2023 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Why and why now? Ian Hill Putin’s desire to bring Ukraine back into the fold is mired in imperial nostalgia and bitter resentment.
20 Jun 2023 Chemical weapons: Impunity is killing deterrence Joel Keep Poisoning continues as a favoured form of invisible warfare meted out by dictators and autocrats, with horrific results.
23 May 2023 It’s time Australia branded Russia’s Wagner Group a terrorist organisation Isabella Currie , Matthew Sussex A record of abuses in conflicts from Ukraine to Africa makes designating the Russian group the right choice.
22 May 2023 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is spurring a transition of global order Ian Hill We’re only beginning to grasp the far-reaching ramifications from escalating tensions and economic disruptions caused by Moscow’s belligerence.
15 May 2023 China to the rescue, with peace plans for Saudi, Iran, Russia, Ukraine and Afghanistan – up to a point Henry Storey These diplomatic gambits all carry a message. But conflict resolution isn’t necessarily the main one.
12 Apr 2023 What does China want in Ukraine? Ved Shinde Beijing has reservations about Putin’s war, but seeing Moscow take a beating is not in China’s interests.
5 Apr 2023 What of the Rohingya? The ICC, Ukraine, and limits of “international” justice Aakash Chandran , Jennifer Keene-McCann , Emma Palmer The International Criminal Court will always be seen as a selective tool unless states agree to decide cases on need.
5 Apr 2023 Russia’s shifting far right: the war party Oleg Ignatov A powerful conservative movement in Moscow dictates that Russia only wins if an independent Ukraine ceases to exist.
4 Apr 2023 To help end war in Ukraine, the Quad should back India to engage Russia Adarsh Badri India might be accused of playing both sides but also has the special relationships to lead a push towards a settlement.
29 Mar 2023 Japan feels the pinch as fertiliser costs soar thanks to Russia’s war Yusaku Yoshikawa The country has for too long relied on foreign sources without cultivating domestic alternatives.
14 Mar 2023 Will China really funnel weapons to Russia through Belarus? Nikola Mikovic With war on his doorstep, the Belarusian president is juggling Beijing and Moscow to reap the benefits of geography.