Ukraine
Cat-astrophe! What happens when dirty-minded North Koreans meet Iranian nuclear purrfidy
New starters to the work of intelligence analysis are warned about the danger from “invisible cats”.The circular logic was brilliantly captured by the author C.S Lewis. “If there…
Will North Korea annoy China, having sent troops to fight alongside Russia?
A month after the first report on North Korean troops being deployed to Russia, the United States and South Korea have confirmed that these troops have engaged in combat against…
An early winter in Kyiv?
Donald Trump’s resounding victory in last fortnight’s US presidential election hit Ukraine with the force of a Kalibr cruise missile. As we know, the former and future president…
Moldova and Georgia serve as geopolitical bellwethers
While most eyes have been on the crucial US election this week, European leaders will nevertheless be breathing a little easier after Sunday’s second round of the Moldovan…
What’s new in Russia’s latest nuclear statement?
At a meeting of Russia’s Security Council last month, President Vladimir Putin announced proposed changes to the Kremlin’s nuclear doctrine. If implemented, the changes mark a…
North Korean troops in Russia: The first test of the Russia-North Korea alliance
Reports are circulating that North Korea is sending troops to Russian-occupied Donbas, and some might have even been killed and wounded.The Washington Post, quoting a Ukrainian…
A shared struggle: Ukrainians and their volunteer supporters on the front lines
Here in Kharkiv, amidst the daily siren wails signalling imminent missile and drone attack – echoed by app-shrieks from mobile phones warning of the same – and occasional strikes…
When the friendly skies above go dark, rockets light up
Just after sundown on 6 October, Tehran issued NOTAMs for 41 Iranian airports, stating: “AD CLOSED, EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY FLIGHT, FERRY FLIGHTS AND STATE AIRCRAFT” from 6 October…
Kamala Harris and Ukraine: Is the US truly committed to Ukrainian victory?
This article also appears in a collection of essays, Harris v Trump, written by Lowy Institute experts on the implications for Australia of the US presidential election.During the…
