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Russia’s antiquated military was exposed in the 2008 war with Georgia, prompting a major overhaul of the armed services that are now being unleashed on Ukraine.
Experts around the world have been warning nuclear weapons are increasingly being seen as ‘usable’ by the political and military leaders who wield them.
A feature of the international community’s response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has been the adoption of sanctions. So what are sanctions? And are they likely to have any meaningful impact?
Western countries are trying to fight Russia with sanctions, but Putin has taken steps to protect the Russian economy.
Even if Vladimir Putin wins in Ukraine, he won’t be able to govern Ukrainians as he pleases. That’s because power is perceived very differently by Russians and Ukrainians.
Labor has maintained a 55-45% two-party lead in a Newspoll that also sees Anthony Albanese registering good personal ratings, against a background that has elevated national security issues.
Denying Russia’s central bank access to its offshore reserves threatens hyperinflation, a recession and massive unemployment.
The reasons for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are complicated and based on centuries of history between the two countries. A Ukrainian scholar provides some background.
By working with allies, the Biden administration has been able to place severe sanctions on Russia – including targeting Putin’s inner circle and banning banks from SWIFT.
Russian information warriors have the capacity to damage critical US infrastructure systems.
Vladimir Putin has justified his invasion of Ukraine with baseless claims that Ukraine is committing genocide. It isn’t the first time a political leader has cried genocide for political means.
Existing alliances arose in the wake of World War II, when global politics were very different and today’s challenges were yet unimagined.
The cost of living crisis could get even worse.
International responses to previous Russian military interventions have given the Kremlin understanding of the west’s likely reaction to Ukraine.
Most of the emphasis has been on the threat to Europe’s gas needs, but if Russian crude oil is restricted, it will cause even greater problems.
What happens to the International Space Station when tensions on Earth rise? A space policy expert explains how the ISS is run and how Russian aggression has threatened its operation in the past – and now.
Ukraine can call on a highly motivated citizenry to fight a prolonged insurgency against occupying forces.
China’s rocky relationship with the US may influence the way it reacts to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The existing conflict between the Donbas and Ukraine, explained.
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