Through Operation Bushfire Assist, Australia and its partners continue to develop interoperability, a crucial feat which will be called upon to face future challenges in the South Pacific region.
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Investment in civil-military cooperation has increased in recent years, as there is greater recognition that this is a field in need of improvement.
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Animals have been used by armed forces around the world for as long as humans have warred, and while images of animals wearing tiny uniforms may come off as adorable, it begs a serious discussion on the ethics behind their for military tasks.
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The situation in Venezuela has been deteriorating, marked by economic collapse, violence and food shortages, and the country is currently serving as a proxy for international divisions, amidst a backdrop of civil unrest and political tensions.
Read More »A Warning for the West: Russia Continues to Strengthen its Arctic Presence
The Arctic has long been a space of stability and of healthy inter-governmental collaboration. It is vital that this stability endures and the status quo persists to preserve the region and ensure its stable development.
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Despite concerns and criticism, Erdoğan’s government launched Operation Peace Spring on 9 October, targeting Islamic State and Kurdish elements.
Read More »Will Washington and Ankara finally work together in Northern Syria?
The agreement that has now been reached should avert a deployment of the Turkish military for the time being. But the statement is so vaguely worded that the agreement could be overturned by one side or the other at any time.
Read More »The Trials, Triumphs and Aftermath of the 2019 G20
Between 28 and 29 June 2019, Japan hosted the 14th annual G20 summit. Occurring at a time of peaking international tensions – particularly in terms of trade and environmental issues – the 2019 summit tested the resolve and priorities of the international community.
Read More »Trump’s quest for allies against Iran
While the US is focussed on pushing back Iran, it does not want to carry the costs of such a mission all by itself.
Read More »“Whoever wins Istanbul, wins Turkey”: The opposition’s mayoral wins and the future of Turkish politics
In the short-term, Turkish politics are unlikely to experience radical change, as Erdoğan has created a system for himself that will not be easily pried from his grasp. In the long-term, however, the cracks in his grand design will become too numerous to handle.
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