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The US-led airstrike on a M\u00e9decins sans Fronti\u00e8res hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, which killed 12 MSF workers and 10 patients, is a story that has a long way to run. General John Campbell, the American commander of the US and NATO operation in Afghanistan, this week appeared before a Senate panel, with his testimony widely noted as the fourth version of events in as many days<\/a>. Brookings\u2019 Michael O\u2019Hanlon characterises the bombing<\/a> as \u2018the greatest tragedy caused by US forces in several years in this war\u2019, and a \u2018bigger disaster\u2019 than the US recognises. MSF has pulled out of Kunduz, likening the attack to a war crime<\/a> and calling for an inquiry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the back his earlier effort\u00a0The Virtual ‘Caliphate’:\u00a0Understanding Islamic State’s Propaganda Strategy<\/em>, Quilliam Foundation\u2019s Charlie Winter this week released a fascinating study of ISIL\u2019s propaganda proper. Winter sought to understand the group\u2019s strategy by archiving and analysing 30-days\u2019 worth of videos, photos, audio clips, news bulletins and theological essays, among other propaganda \u2018events\u2019 (of which there were 1,146 all up). The full report is available here<\/a> (PDF), as well as\u00a0an interview with the author\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With almost 40 years since David Bowie asked, \u2018is there life on Mars?\u2019<\/a>,<\/em> NASA is now considering a manned mission to the red planet and has the US Navy in its sights<\/a>. The collaboration is all about teamwork and team resilience, and takes the confined space experience of submariners and applies it to\u00a0astronauts in outer space.<\/p>\n

Zbigniew Brzezinski, National Security Advisor to Jimmy Carter, this week penned an op-ed for the Financial Times<\/em> on the situation in Syria. The piece calls for \u2018strategic boldness\u2019 from the US, and has been billed by CSIS as one of the \u2018most thoughtful pieces you will read on the crisis.\u2019 Head to FT<\/a><\/em> for the paywalled piece<\/a>, or to Politico<\/em> for some analysis sans<\/em> paywall<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Foreign Policy<\/em> have got you covered for all your GOP needs this week, with this piece<\/a> on the national security implications of the race to replace John Boehner as Speaker of the House. Looking a bit further into the future of US politics,\u00a0The Atlantic<\/em> has an article<\/a>\u00a0on why Americans are increasingly likely to want a less experienced president in the Oval Office\u2014but not\u00a0too<\/em> inexperienced (*cough* Trump).<\/p>\n

Admiral Bill Gortney of the US Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command\u00a0confirmed on Wednesday<\/a>\u00a0that the US government believes that North Korea is capable of launching a nuclear weapon that could reach the US, while South Korea\u2019s\u00a0Yonhap News Agency <\/a><\/em>reported<\/a>\u00a0that the DPRK is estimated to hold up to 22 nuclear weapons’ worth of fissile material. For some background reading, check out\u00a0Victor Cha\u2019s statement<\/a>\u00a0before the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations this week, where he argued that\u00a0the US, Japan and South Korea should tighten\u00a0trilateral cooperation to counter the rogue state. For a different perspective, have a look at\u00a0the footage from Chatham House’s 30 September discussion with\u00a0Hyon Hak-bong, the DPRK’s ambassador to the UK, on\u00a0the future of the Korean Peninsula\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From blowing up Assad’s opposition (and\u00a0rural Iran<\/a>?!) to blowing out birthday candles, it\u2019s been a good week for Vladimir Putin. The Russian President\u00a0celebrated his 63rd birthday<\/a>\u00a0in style on Wednesday, by playing ice hockey against Soviet-born NHL stars. In a development that will shock few, he won, 15-10. If hockey isn\u2019t your thing, Russia-wide celebrations extended from the\u00a0art exhibition \u2018Putin Universe<\/a>\u2019\u2014where the leader is depicted in various heroic forms, including as Gandhi and Batman\u2014to\u00a0this excellent music video<\/a>\u00a0by Russian rapper Timati, in which he\u00a0breaks it down in Red Square to the\u00a0chorus of\u00a0\u2018my best friend is President Putin\u2019.<\/p>\n

Podcasts<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a sobering addition to their Global Thinkers podcast series,\u00a0Foreign Policy<\/em>\u2019s Seyward Darby discusses\u00a0commonalities between a long history of global refugee crises<\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0FP<\/em>\u00a0columnist Lauren Wolfe, and Kids in Need of Defense president Wendy Young (25 mins). Discussion focuses primarily the difficulties faced by children fleeing war zones, and is a must-listen for anyone interested in the humanitarian aspects of what\u2019s happening in the EU.<\/p>\n

Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Chinese President Xi Jinping\u2019s visit to Washington DC done and dusted, what happens next with actually implementing some of the promises made between Xi and Obama during the trip?\u00a0The Diplomat<\/em>\u2019s Shannon Tiezzi sat down with Michael Swaine of the Carnegie Endowment and had a chat about\u00a0where US\u2013China relations are headed<\/a>\u00a0after the new affirmations (15 mins).<\/p>\n

CT wonks, PBS are releasing a three-part series named\u00a0My Brother\u2019s Bomber<\/em>\u00a0on the investigation into the Lockerbie Bombing, which destroyed Pan Am Flight 103, and took the lives of the 270 on board. The series follows Ken Dornstein, who lost his older brother in the attack, as he attempts to track down potential suspects. Parts one and two have already been released and can be\u00a0viewed here<\/a>\u00a0(55 mins each); part three will be released on 13 October.<\/p>\n

Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canberra:<\/u>\u00a0Calling all Japanophiles! Monday is your day, with the ANU\u2019s Crawford School set to host the Japan Update 2015. The full-day event will cut across political, economic, social and regional matters for a holistic snapshot of \u2018our best friend in Asia\u2019. Further details available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Canberra:<\/u> John Blaxland will launch the second volume of his history of ASIO, covering 1963\u20131975, at Old Parliament House on 11 November. Be sure to register early for this one<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/u>Sydney:<\/u>\u00a0Raising the Bar, a global initiative that began in NYC\u00a0and aims to make education a part of a city\u2019s pop culture, is\u00a0coming to Sydney<\/a>. The 20 speakers, with\u00a0expertise ranging from\u00a0climate change<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Australia\u2013Indonesia relationship<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0HRC\u2019s prospects for presidency<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0women on the frontline<\/a>, will speak at 20 bars around the city on the night of 20 October. Choose your topic, and book ASAP!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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