Why Russia and China have been added to Republicans’ new ‘axis of evil’
Dec 29, 2023 12:17 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Former US president George W Bushs concept of an axis of evil, introduced in his 2002 State of the Union address, came to define the flawed foreign policy decisions of his years in power. He used it to legitimise both...
Will the world see more wars or unrest in 2024? Here are 5 hotspots to watch
Dec 29, 2023 12:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Sadly, 2023 has been a violent one on the global stage. War broke out between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, leading to the deaths of thousands of Palestinians and hundreds of Israelis, including many children on both sides....
Ukraine can still defeat Russia, but it needs the right tools to do it
Dec 26, 2023 23:17 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Ukraines strategic position has declined over the last six months. The summer offensive, which sparked hope among Ukraine and its supporters, failed to deliver significant territorial gains. Furthermore, support for...
Australia has invested heavily in a Pacific peacekeeping hub. So, where are the recruits?
Dec 18, 2023 02:20 am UTC| Insights & Views
Nestled not far from Fijis Nadi airport is the Blackrock Peacekeeping, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Camp. Before reopening in March 2022, this military complex was renovated and expanded in a A$100 million joint...
5 things to know about US aid to Ukraine
Dec 18, 2023 02:17 am UTC| Politics
From the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the U.S. government has been a staunch supporter of Ukraines war effort. The Biden administration has repeatedly produced emergency spending packages to...
European Union's Vows to Ukraine Face Scrutiny Amidst Ongoing Tests
Dec 15, 2023 09:42 am UTC| Politics
Amidst the persisting challenges in Ukraine, the European Unions assurances of unwavering support have come under intense scrutiny from global observers. As the situation unfolds, assessing the EUs ability to uphold its...
China-Africa relations in 2023: key moments and events to remember
Dec 13, 2023 08:15 am UTC| Politics
In a year when headlines have been dominated by conflict in Europe and the Middle East, and geo-economic tensions between China and the West, China-Africa relations were, in comparison, a steady and stable norm. Having...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects