As the war in Ukraine continues, there are growing fears that Russia will annex areas in the nation’s south. The coming winter will present even greater challenges for the European states supporting Ukraine.

In late March this year the government announced a $9.9 billion project named “REDSPICE.” Though REDSPICE is ambitious, it is also a much needed step forward in Australian cybersecurity investment.

The new Labor government has proactively engaged with Sri Lanka as its domestic situation deteriorates. But Australia has been at pains to note that its assistance does not mean a weakening of its borders.

In mid-July Joe Biden visited the Middle East. The US President was at pains to strengthen economic partnerships in the region and emphasise America’s reliability as an ally.

Australia has made a concerted pivot towards the Pacific. Although the attention is welcome, Australia’s tools and methods of foreign policy are dated. 

As global supply chains reel, Bangladesh, like many developing countries, has suffered from power outages. As the lack of electricity takes its toll on its citizens and businesses, how can Bangladesh navigate the global energy crisis?

Mario Draghi’s resignation, the looming US midterm elections, and a decline in European support pose new challenges for Western cohesion. There is some cause for concern, both in Ukraine and further afield.

While many blame Russia’s Ukrainian invasion on an expansionist Putin, some scholars have suggested aggressive NATO expansion precipitated the conflict. Regardless, the West now finds itself in a difficult position, one where Ukrainian successes may escalate the war.

The Pacific Islands Forum is torn between competing influences. This will have consequences for the Forum’s cohesion.

There is a difference between those who appear to hold power in Sudan and those who actually control the country. Though the international community seems to believe that civil society, protesters, and resistance committees can take on well-resourced deep state cabal, this is a dangerous mistake.