The Russian-Ukrainian War: Proponents of the Kremlin's Narratives
Aug 22, 2024 · John J. Mearsheimer and Tom Switzer's arguments center on the simple acceptance of Vladimir Putin's rhetoric, which downplays the complexities of Ukraine's stance on NATO. They fail to critically assess the broader geopolitical dynamics, instead aligning closely with Putin's misleading narrative that portrays NATO expansion as a direct threat to Russia.
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2 days ago · 11 October 2024. The volatile and increasingly violent state of international affairs has made deterrence the de rigueur strategic policy objective of the West for many years now. As the US-led liberal international order has decayed, it has been reasoned that new capabilities and new partnerships are required to provide the kit and credibility ...
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Decades of economic reform have underpinned a long period of Australian economic growth. However, in believing that we are invincible, we may have learned the wrong lesson from the global financial crisis.
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The Russian-Ukrainian War: “NATO-Fault” Thesis Proponents Can’t …
The view that Russian aggression towards Ukraine is driven solely by the goal of maintaining its neutrality as a buffer state must ignore certain realities. Its most important omission is that Russia's military actions and the genocidal tactics employed against Ukrainians align with a broader historical narrative of reasserting dominance …
Young People are Fundamental to the Future Prosperity of the …
Jul 30, 2024 · Young people in the Pacific want to be active, positive partners contributing to their communities. If Australia is genuine about partnering with the region to see a thriving Blue Pacific, the perspectives of young people must be thoroughly understood and considered, and opportunities for youth to contribute to decision-making must be encouraged.
Turmoil and Transformation: The Reconfiguration of China's …
Aug 6, 2024 · Xi Jinping has big dream for the Chinese military, with the invasion of Taiwan at the top of the list. Ongong turmoil with restructuring efforts however may impede progress as the grinding between political and security centres of gravity contintue to occur.
Racial Capitalism in America and the Systemic Implications for …
Systemic racism utilizes various modes of segregation to discriminate and exploit African Americans in order to reinforce a racially hierarchical political economy in the United States of America. Ending institutional racism should be at the top of the agenda for the government.
French-Australian Military Cooperation: The Amiens Legacy
Jul 17, 2024 · Since the First World War, Franco-Australian defence cooperation has been part of a long-term commitment between the two nations. Despite ups and downs, the two countries share a common defence interest in today's Indo-Pacific region.
More Instability Ahead for Papua New Guinea
The past several months has seen escalation of violence in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia’s nearest neighbor. Given the recent developments, Prime Minister James Marape's hold on power looks tenuous, and we may soon see a change in leadership.