NZ PM Jacinda Ardern calls for nuanced diplomacy in times of global tension Federal New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern cautioned against a ‘black and white’ approach to diplomacy in a wide-ranging speech on foreign policy yesterday. Speaking at
Ukraine’s public and private sectors targeted by Russian wiper malware May 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Australia has described Russia’s cyberattacks on the Ukrainian government as ‘destructive, disruptive and destabilising’, condemning the wayward state alongside the US and European Union. On
Batten down the hatches – where this budget’s major announcements will keep public servants busy March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry As Australia looks down the barrel of geopolitical uncertainty, a future of almost-certain major natural disasters (yes, more of them), and an ageing population, spending
Russian disinformation and propaganda target of latest round of Australian sanctions March 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence On Friday, Australia’s foreign minister announced sanctions on another 22 Russian supporters, including major state media organisations and powerbrokers from Belarus. Among the 22 people
Australia issues 3,000 visas to Ukrainians in under three weeks March 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Since 23 February a total of 3,000 Australian visas have been issued to Ukrainian citizens in response to the turmoil in their homeland from Russia’s
Oil emergency reserves released by IEA member countries March 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia has supported a decision to release 60 million barrels of emergency oil stocks by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in a bid to stabilise
Premium Insights and analysis More than a pipe dream – What could have been done to stop Putin’s bloody attack on Ukraine? March 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Ukraine is under martial law and crawling with Russian enemy invaders, with hundreds of civilians dead and thousands more escaping into bordering countries. What, if
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
PM slams Putin’s ‘feeble pretext’ to attack Ukraine, escalating spat with embassy February 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Scott Morrison has called out the ‘disinformation and propaganda’ of Russian president Vladimir Putin, saying it has convinced no one, as explosions and military clashes
Premium Expert briefings Why Is Putin acting now? February 15, 2022 By Maria Snegovaya Editors' Picks For the third month in a row, Russia has continued to build up more troops on its borders with Ukraine. More than 100,000 Russian troops currently
Australia joins condemnation of sexual violence as weapon of war November 19, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Australia has joined an international statement condemning the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. The UK-led statement condemns sexual violence and rape
US confirms end to its 20-year mission in Afghanistan August 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social With the final withdrawal of US troops from Kabul, desperate Australians are seeking assistance from NGOs like the Red Cross to find or reconnect with
Afghanistan’s war isn’t over, expert says August 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal As Kabul falls to the Taliban, the director of Monash University’s Gender, Peace and Security Centre is calling for Australians to stay engaged with the
Pezzullo urges nations to brace for the ‘curse of war’ April 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has marked ANZAC Day with a warning that the “drums of war” are beating once again. In a message released
