The Russia-Ukraine war over the past several months has been described as a stalemate and Russia’s latest offensive as a ploy. If so, it’s proving to be a successful one, and here’s why the West is to blame.
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A selection of our coverage of the conflict in Gaza from the past fortnight.
Concern is rising that an in-principle decision has been made about New Zealand joining AUKUS pillar two, without public understanding or political mandate.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu probably feels he has no choice, from a political perspective, but to continue prosecuting the war in the same manner.
A selection of analysis from our coverage of the war in Gaza over the past fortnight.
Both sides have stressed the importance of dialogue in order to avoid confrontation. Can relations between the two continue to improve?
This week has shown Australia’s partners have come to understand they cannot leave it to Australia alone to carry the democratic standard in the Pacific.
Rusesabagina’s release portrays Rwanda’s president as a pragmatist – one willing to negotiate once a security threat is neutralised.
The setting was grand, so too was the plan. But behind the peace plan put forward by China and welcomed by Russia, is the question, what do both nations seek?
Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos is playing a delicate game of great power relations between Beijing and Washington.
This year’s talks had a noticeable shift of tone, reflecting the new Australian government. They include an emphasis on climate action and an invitation to Japan.
Rwanda has rebuffed international pressure to release Paul Rusesabagina, a man made famous by Hollywood.
A UN resolution condemning the war passed with an overwhelming majority. But there is little consensus about how to cease hostilities.
The success of Ukraine’s recent offensives have shown Ukraine can defeat Russia militarily, as long as it has sufficient support form the west.
Washington must overcome growing anti-west sentiment on the continent given the development alternative that China offers.
Rwanda believes DRC continues to provide refuge for those behind the 1994 genocide.
The meetings between Blinken and his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor could help iron out misunderstandings about the intent of the US targeting Russian ‘malign’ activities in Africa.
The US has become one of Rwanda’s staunchest defenders.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has raised concerns about China’s intentions towards Taiwan.
India has stood apart from other major democracies in failing to offer a full-throated condemnation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Here’s why.
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Professor of Applied Ethics and Director, Security and Risk Research, University of Portsmouth
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Professor of International Relations and Security, University of Bradford
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Honorary Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand
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Distinguished Professor of Political Science and the Tagore Chair in Indian Cultures and Civilizations, Indiana University
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Professor of Communication and Middle East Studies, Georgia State University
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Associate Professor in International Relations & Academic Director of the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, University of Portsmouth
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Director, African Centre for the Study of the United States, University of Pretoria
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