The persistent debate about NATO's role in the Ukraine conflict centres on Russia's longstanding objection to the alliance's expansion, which Moscow views as a threat. This historical stance is a crucial part of understanding the dynamics of the ongoing conflict, as both sides acknowledge the centrality of Ukraine's potential NATO membership in influencing the invasion and shaping the geopolitical landscape.  

As tensions simmer in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the critical question remains: When will Iran retaliate against Israel?

Australia has experienced an extraordinary and unseasonable heatwave during what should have been at the heart of the winter season. Temperatures across the country spiked as much as 16 degrees Celsius above normal August levels, putting all-time winter temperature records at risk of being shattered in multiple states.

Dr Scott Waldron is a Principal Research Fellow at The University of Queensland

Editing a book about the media and the war in Ukraine taught me first-hand lessons about censorship. It also confirmed that the Western media’s pro-elite bias is as strong as ever.

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It’s an achievement for Adrian Karatnycky to analyse over three decades of Ukrainian independence and six presidents in 306 pages. Part analysis and part memoir, the author showcases his long-term connection to Ukraine. 

On 7 August 2024, Thailand’s Constitutional Court dissolved the Move Forward Party, labelling its reform efforts on the lèse-majesté law as an attempt to subvert the monarchy. The court’s decision not only reflects the rationale behind the concept of the state of exception but also exemplifies hyper-legalism.

Dr Yucong Wang (School of Law and Justice, University of Newcastle)

Whether or not Israel claims responsibility for the death of Ismail Haniyeh, his assassination abroad may not have improved Israel’s prospects at home. Bringing the war to a conclusion will require a credible correlation of ends and means.

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.