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People protest outside of the United Nations headquarters in April 2023 demanding the return of Ukrainian children from Russia. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images

What the Iraq War can teach the US about avoiding a quagmire in Ukraine – 3 key lessons

It’s been more than 20 years since the US invaded Iraq, but the invasion still provides a cautionary tale about getting involved in an expensive war abroad.
A military officer salutes during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing. Mark Schiefelbein/AP

Friday essay: if growing US-China rivalry leads to ‘the worst war ever’, what should Australia do?

Hugh White warns of a potential war between the US and China, drawing lessons from the first and second world wars to explore how Australia might respond to such a conflict – and where to draw a line.

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