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Michael MacArthur Bosack 4 hours ago What to make of the restart in Russia-Ukraine ceasefire negotiations Securing a prisoner swap agreement marks progress but big gaps remain on core conflict issues.
Hugh Piper 6 hours ago What the coalition split means for Australian foreign policy More sources of dissent from government policy might result – but it will also be harder to hold Labor to account.
Alexandra Finch 8 hours ago The World Health Assembly adopts a historic Pandemic Agreement While the text could have been more ambitious, it nonetheless provides a firm foundation for action on pandemics.
James Paterson 13 hours ago How extremists are manipulating AI chatbots Chatbots are exploiting our need for connection and that’s bad news for those countering online radicalisation.
Shannon Bosch 1 day ago Why Oscar Jenkins’ trial in the Luhansk People’s Republic is a sham Russia is sending a message to foreign fighters with its latest puppet court show in the occupied territory.
Mick Ryan 1 day ago Ukraine and Australia: A contrast in military learning Lessons from the Ukraine war appear to have had minimal impact on the Australian Defence Force.
Denise Fisher 1 day ago A strategic reset for New Caledonia: France offers quasi-sovereignty, and a looming census may reveal Indigenous majority It’s said demographics is destiny, as Australia’s closest eastern neighbour is finding out.
Niusha Shafiabady , Andrew O'Neil 1 day ago America first, ethics second: The implications of Trump’s AI Executive Order The dismantling of AI oversight prioritises commercial dominance over collaborative global governance, adding to security concerns worldwide.
Antara Chakraborthy , Yasmine Wong 2 days ago Hashtag geopolitics: Understanding the power of memes in the India-Pakistan conflict In an era where wars are fought as much with symbols as with bullets, memes have become tools of influence, contestation, and digital diplomacy.