Event: The shooting down of MH17: What it means for Australia and the world

The shooting down of civilian airliner MH17, with the loss of 298 lives, has become a focus of international outrage. It has also drawn world attention to the conflict in Ukraine and Russia’s role. Australia has found itself at the forefront of this tragedy, mourning the deaths of 37 citizens and residents while playing a lead part in the global response.

In this special panel discussion, the Lowy Institute will bring together a range of experts to consider the wider implications of the shooting down of MH17. Issues to be discussed include possible strategic and geopolitical consequences, ramifications for global order or disorder, the consular dimension, international legal aspects and Australia’s role. The panel will include Russia expert Dr Matthew Sussex, head of Politics and International Relations at the University of Tasmania, Lowy Institute International Security Program Director Rory Medcalf and Lowy Institute Research Fellow Alex Oliver. It will be chaired by the Lowy Institute’s Executive Director, Dr Michael Fullilove.