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The world<\/strong><\/p>\n

The justifications put forward by allied nations to strike the Assad regime in Syria last week rest on the fact that using chemical weapons is unequivocally unacceptable. Three powerful pieces\u2014one each from Andrew Rawnsley<\/a> and Haid Haid<\/a> in the Guardian<\/em>, and a third by Shiraz Maher and John Bew in New Statesman<\/em><\/a>\u2014provide insightful analyses of the price paid by Syrians for the international community\u2019s policy failures. A final piece from the European Council on Foreign Relations<\/a> provides interesting commentary on how the lack of a broader strategic policy for Syria threatens to escalate the conflict.<\/p>\n

A recent Bloomberg View<\/em> analysis<\/a> discusses why Germany didn\u2019t participate in last week\u2019s strikes on Syria while it is active in its own way, reflecting Chancellor Angela Merkel\u2019s compromise policy. In an interview<\/a> for Der Spiegel,<\/em> Germany\u2019s new Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas, argues for a change of direction in German foreign policy. To contextualise this, read The Economist\u2019s<\/em> special report<\/a> on \u2018The new Germans\u2019, which explores the changing political, economic and social culture in Germany, and how the country deals with identity questions.<\/p>\n

Cases of sexual violence across India are rampant, but the horrific rape and murder of 8-year-old Muslim girl Asifa Bano three months ago has sparked mass protests. Al Jazeera\u2019s in-depth feature<\/a> details the case, and CNN analyses the \u2018entanglement of party politics and sexual violence<\/a>\u2019, situating current events within a widening national crisis of Hindu nationalist\u2013inspired violence against Muslims. Older articles in DW<\/em><\/a> and by Reuters<\/a> discuss the general growing Islamophobia in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n

An era seems to have ended in the Caribbean: Cuba\u2019s National Assembly chose Miguel D\u00edaz-Canel to replace Ra\u00fal Castro as president. The Conversation<\/em><\/a> profiles the new man and the challenges he faces.<\/p>\n

New research<\/a> by the German Marshall Fund explores the role of the Indo-Pacific in determining the liberal international order\u2019s future. For those with a strong subject matter interest, check out Justin Va\u00efsse\u2019s new biography of Zbigniew Brzezinski, Polish-American strategist and national security adviser to Jimmy Carter, who \u2018grappled with the dilemma of relative [US] decline and the rise of new international challenges<\/a>\u2019. On the decline of liberal democracy in other regions, Ivan Krastev<\/a> worries in Foreign Affairs<\/em> about the success of populists in establishing \u2018a new illiberal consensus\u2019 in Hungary and Poland. An alternative perspective in the\u00a0Independent<\/em> offers an \u2018intimate portrait of Poland and its people\u2019<\/a> in 18\u00a0black-and-white photos.<\/p>\n

For arts and culture fans, New Statesman<\/em> profiles<\/a> one of cinema\u2019s greatest oeuvres, Casablanca<\/em>, arguing that the mostly immigrant cast was a key, defining feature of the film\u2019s sophistication and cultural significance. The Broadway musical Hamilton<\/em><\/a>\u2014a \u2018portrayal of immigrant inclusiveness [that] could not be more timely\u2014is enjoying similarly good fortune in terms of its contemporary relevance. Kendrick Lamar winning a Pulitzer Prize<\/a>\u00a0for music also demonstrates that the arts must reflect social change.<\/p>\n

And for a final, quirky and fascinating read, The Atlantic<\/em><\/a> documents the vast world of wasps. A bit specialised perhaps, but good for building up a store of freaky facts.<\/p>\n

Tech geek<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new Lockheed Martin AGM-158B joint air-to-surface standoff missile\u2013extended range (JASSM-ER) was one of the weapons used by the US and allies during the latest Syria strikes<\/a>. War is Boring<\/em><\/a> and The <\/em>National <\/em>Interest<\/em><\/a> have detailed analysis of the JASSM-ER. The missiles were launched from B-1B bombers<\/a>, demonstrating that the aircraft remains \u2018bad to the bone<\/a>\u2019 in a standoff role.<\/p>\n

Russia is developing its advanced T-14\u00a0Armata main battle tank, which has an active protection system<\/a> and an unmanned turret, as well as an optional upgrade to a 152-millimetre main gun that would significantly outrange<\/a> 120-millimetre guns on NATO tanks. There\u2019s debate<\/a> over whether the 152-millimetre gun would have the ability to fire nuclear<\/a> rounds (a very bad idea for several reasons<\/a>). But according to IISS<\/a>, Russia at best will be able to afford 100\u00a0of the tanks by\u00a02020. Here\u2019s an excellent analysis<\/a> of the T-14\u00a0Armata.<\/p>\n

With growing challenges from China\u2019s PLA Navy<\/a>\u00a0eroding the US Navy\u2019s qualitative lead, and in some respects its quantitative advantage as well, decision-makers in Washington are thinking about next-generation capability. This explains how the need to replace<\/a> the aging Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers is becoming more urgent. Also, the US Navy\u2019s \u2018next-generation frigate\u2019 (FFG(X))<\/a> program will produce 20\u00a0new FFGs after problems in the littoral combat ship<\/a> program.<\/p>\n

Finally, here\u2019s an interesting analysis<\/a> on the F-35 from the US Air Force Chief of Staff, General David Goldfein, who describes the jet as a \u2018computer that flies\u2019.<\/p>\n

Multimedia<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this photo series<\/a>, the Guardian<\/em> shows the rather bleak life of the remaining inhabitants in the Russian Arctic city of Vorkuta.<\/p>\n

101 East<\/em> investigates<\/a> whether there\u2019s a new stolen generation in Australia because more Indigenous children are being removed from their families than ever before. [26:00\u2014includes graphic descriptions of violence and abuse<\/em>]<\/p>\n

Has Sweden\u2019s open-door immigration policy caused social tension? The left sees Sweden as a paragon of social justice and liberalism; the right says there\u2019s a link between crime and immigration. BBC Newsnight<\/em><\/a> explains. [11:39]<\/p>\n

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

ABC Nightlife<\/em><\/a> talks about life after a career in the Australian Defence Force with several former Australian Army officers. [50:09]<\/p>\n

British anti-fascist organisation \u2018HOPE not hate<\/a>\u2019 aired its inaugural podcast about the latest activities of the far-right in Britain, plus some tight analysis of racism, radicalisation and integration. [35:48]<\/p>\n

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

Canberra, Monday, 23 April, 6\u20137 pm, ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, \u2018Morale and combat motivation of British and Anzac troops at Gallipoli\u2019. Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Canberra, Thursday, 26 April, 2\u20134 pm, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, \u2018The bereaved families of Korea\u2019s grievous war\u2019. Registration essential<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sydney, Thursday, 26 April, 6\u20137.30 pm, The University of Sydney, \u2018The political economy of Han Xinjiang: organised dependency and lucrative chaos\u2019 with ANU\u2019s Tom Cliff. Details and registration here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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