Is Europe Sleepwalking Into a Long Conflict? By Heribert Dieter 04 April 2022Despite some initial hiccups, Europe has firmly supported Kyiv in the Ukraine conflict. While the further development of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is unclear, it may well ensnare Europe in a prolonged conflict. Read More
Weapon of War in Europe? The Escalation of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Ukraine-Russia Conflict By Professor Jacqui True FAIIA and Professor Sara E. Davies 01 April 2022Like all wars the Ukrainian crisis has distinct and devastating impacts on women and children. We must do more to foreground gender analysis at all stages of conflict, especially to prevent sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Read More
“Friendship Towards All”: Explaining Bangladesh’s Abstention From the UN Resolution Over Ukraine By Hussain Shazzad 25 March 2022Bangladesh’s abstention from the UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine does not mean support for Moscow’ invasion. Dhaka’s stance was a considered one, informed by history, culture, and a promising economic trajectory. Read More
Russo-Ukrainian War: Exposing the Gaps in West’s Deterrence and Putin’s Gamble By Karl Ragas 25 March 2022The successful Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 exposed the gaps in the West’s deterrence policy. Moscow’s decision to escalate the Russo-Ukrainian conflict was driven by its desire to exploit the same gaps again, this time for an even larger strategic objective. Read More
Sleepwalking to Catastrophe: The Other Impact of the Euro-Energy Crisis By Colin Chapman FAIIA 24 March 20222021 saw nations commit to some of the most ambitious climate targets to date. But as the energy crisis hits petrol stations and small businesses, world leaders have quietly backtracked from these pledges. Read More
Has Australia Lost its Way on Women, Peace and Security? By Associate Professor Katrina Lee-Koo 08 March 2022Australia is routinely heralded as a global leader on the United Nations Security Council’s Women, Peace and Security agenda. Yet, in the year since the release of Australia’s second National Action Plan on the agenda, its impact remains unclear. Read More
Europe Responds to War in Ukraine By Colin Chapman FAIIA 04 March 2022The Ukraine-Russia War has expanded into a global conflict. Barring intervention by China or other third party who might find a solution acceptable to both parties, it is likely to end badly. Read More
“We’re Too Busy Fighting a War to Worry about Gender” – The Operational Importance of Gender Advisors in Armed Forces By Associate Professor Katrina Lee-Koo, Dr Eleanor Gordon , Jennifer Wittwer and Sarah Brown 04 March 2022Gender Advisors in armed forces are critical to the implementation of the United Nations Women, Peace and Security agenda, and organisational and operational effectiveness. Fully realising this potential requires improved investment in training and resources, stronger leadership and support, and more robust policy. Read More
Walking A Tight(er) Rope: India, The West, and Russia’s Attack On Ukraine By Lindsay Hughes 02 March 2022Amidst the Ukraine crisis, India has refused to sanction or condemn Russia. Understanding the rich history between the two states is essential to understanding why and predicting New Delhi’s next move. Read More
When War Comes By Colin Chapman FAIIA 25 February 202224 February 2022 becomes another date for the history books. Seventy-seven years without war between major powers came to an end with a full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces under the order of President Vladimir Putin. Read More
Kyung Moon Hwang 23 February 2022Kyung Moon Hwang is Korea Foundation Professor in the School of History, Culture, and Language at the ANU. His most recent book is […] Read More