Politics, security and the Seine: where the Paris Olympics’ flashpoints will be
As the world’s attention turns to Paris, the French capital is under its strongest-ever security regime ahead of the Olympics.
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Pro-Russian breakaway region Transnistria shows limits of domino theory in international relations
It is often said that Transnistria will be “the next domino” that Moscow will try to knock down, after Crimea and Donbass. However, the famous domino theory has its limits.
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Europe is still in short-term crisis mode over Ukraine and lacks a vision for its post-war identity
Ad-hoc responses to the situation in Ukraine don’t amount to a coherent vision.
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Are embassies off-limits? Ecuadorian and Israeli actions suggest otherwise − and that sets a dangerous diplomatic precedent
The bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus and storming of Mexico’s embassy in Quito breaks with accepted diplomatic norms − and could spell trouble.
The Conversation > International Relations![Are embassies off-limits? Ecuadorian and Israeli actions suggest otherwise − and that sets a dangerous diplomatic precedent](https://images.theconversation.com/files/586946/original/file-20240409-24-3mro03.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=0%2C27%2C2066%2C1033&q=45&auto=format&w=1356&h=668&fit=crop)
Brian Mulroney’s tough stand against apartheid is one of his most important legacies
Brian Mulroney’s role in the campaign against apartheid in South Africa can teach us how Canadian foreign policy can be done effectively.
The Conversation > International RelationsFree movement in west Africa: three countries leaving Ecowas could face migration hurdles
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have much to lose if they cannot migrate to and from neighbouring countries in Ecowas.
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New Zealand is reviving the ANZAC alliance – joining AUKUS is a logical next step
Global political unrest has highlighted the importance of a credible foreign policy. It may be time for the New Zealand government to consider the revitalisation of ANZAC and participation with AUKUS.
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Australia risks falling behind allies on research security. Will it take a spy scandal in our universities to catch up?
Australia’s allies are serious about the risk of research espionage - and one way or another, we need to catch up.
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Closer relations between Australia and India have the potential to benefit both nations
Today there are few countries in the Indo-Pacific which share so much in common, in both values and interests, than India and Australia. Andrew Charlton’s new book examines the possibilities.
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The US and China may be ending an agreement on science and technology cooperation − a policy expert explains what this means for research
China’s success in science and technology propelled it to the forefront of many fields. Now, the US wants to pull back from years of intense cooperation.
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The Diplomat: Netflix show suggests the US-UK special relationship needs some TLC
The Diplomat suggests that if the ‘special relationship’ is to survive into a world turned topsy turvy by Brexit, Trump and war in Europe, it demands a little TLC.
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Sanctions rarely work, but are they still the least worst option?
A new book argues that sanctions are a bad idea in principle, not very effective in practice, and often have unintended consequences.
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Why increasing support for Ukraine is critical to Australia’s security as a ‘middle power’
There’s now a hard-headed security rationale for further supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia.
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Wolf Warrior II: what the blockbuster movie tells us about China’s views on Africa
China is seen as Africa’s saviour and friend in the film - which is still full of racist stereotypes.
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Why are nuclear weapons so hard to get rid of? Because they’re tied up in nuclear countries’ sense of right and wrong
Policymakers often think of their decisions about nuclear weapons as moral, a nuclear ethicist explains – which is key to understanding their motives.
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Critical race theory and feminism are not taking over our universities
An analysis of international relations syllabi shows race and gender studies are barely mentioned.
The Conversation > International RelationsComplacency, conflict and dodging nuclear cataclysm: the not so great power politics of China, the US and Australia
Not only are great-power conflict, nuclear war and the end of civilisation as we know it still real possibilities, our collective capacity to manage them may be decreasing.
The Conversation > International Relations![Complacency, conflict and dodging nuclear cataclysm: the not so great power politics of China, the US and Australia](https://images.theconversation.com/files/457802/original/file-20220413-24-pik8or.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=44%2C501%2C5000%2C2500&q=45&auto=format&w=1356&h=668&fit=crop)