Premium Insights and analysis The West vs. the Rest. Welcome to the 21st Century Cold War Editors' Picks Russian President Vladimir Putin made four major miscalculations before he launched his invasion of Ukraine. He overestimated Russian military competence and effectiveness and underestimated the
Russia’s power brokers and elite face fresh sanctions from Australia and the US March 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia has moved to place more sanctions against 33 Russian oligarchs, powerful business people and their immediate family members in response to Vladimir Putin’s military
Putin issues nuclear ‘high alert’ as Russian forces push towards Kyiv February 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Scott Morrison has vowed to support Ukraine with a donation of weapons via NATO, boosting what was initially a non-lethal commitment from Australia to the
Premium Columnists Political language used in Russia’s invasion worth noting February 28, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over the past week has brought with it a lesson in political language and its power that ought to be noted
Premium Interviews Russia’s stance on Ukraine has goal of trashing liberal democracy February 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Australia’s diplomats and other allies of Ukraine need to understand how Russia’s growing military threat is all about using standover tactics to weaken liberal democracy,