As Ukraine war deepens great-power divisions, a revitalized non-aligned movement could emerge
Apr 23, 2022 08:20 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Russias invasion of Ukraine has brought strong Western condemnation and sanctions, but many nations around the world have chosen not to join this united front. Dozens of governments outside Europe and North America have...
Anti-satellite weapons: the US has sworn off tests, and Australia should follow suit
Apr 23, 2022 08:11 am UTC| Politics
When United States Vice-President Kamala Harris was at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California earlier this week she said the US would not conduct tests of destructive, direct ascent anti-satellite missiles. This...
Apr 16, 2022 02:28 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
As global democracies lined up to condemn the actions of Russia in Ukraine, one country was less forthcoming in its criticism and it was the largest democracy of them all: India. Throughout the ongoing crisis, the...
What countries have nuclear weapons, and where are they?
Apr 05, 2022 12:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has raised fears among the public about the use of nuclear weapons in Europe or against the United States. This level of concern has not been seen since the end of the Cold War. NATO...
Drones and driverless cars could help with Ukraine's humanitarian crisis
Apr 05, 2022 11:54 am UTC| Technology
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a serious humanitarian crisis. Of Ukraines 44 million people, almost one-quarter have been displaced. Around 3.7 million have escaped to neighbouring European countries, while...
Ukraine war: what game theory can tell us about how negotiations might go
Mar 27, 2022 14:25 pm UTC| Economy
A month into Russias invasion of Ukraine, we have found out that far from being restructured and modernised Russias military remains cumbersome and archaic and is reportedly struggling with low morale. Ukraines defence...
Could Vladimir Putin be ousted over his Ukraine invasion?
Mar 27, 2022 14:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine grinds on with no apparent solution through international diplomacy, some commentators are wondering if an end of the conflict could come from Vladimir Putins removal from power in...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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