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

The diplomatic mega-event of the year, the G20 summit, was held in Japan last weekend. Caitlin Byrne nicely captured the main highlights in her post in The Conversation<\/em><\/a>. Not surprisingly, US President Donald Trump stole the show with his antics (and with a helping of his daughter, Ivanka<\/a>). The Australian<\/em> covered<\/a> the summit comprehensively from the ground. See here<\/a> for a quick recap of the top 10 \u2018cringe-worthy\u2019 moments from the event, just in case you missed them.<\/p>\n

Keeping political, earlier this week the European Parliament sat for the first time since elections in May. The Guardian<\/em> has an insightful piece on how two women have broken the 60-year dominance<\/a> of males sitting in the top jobs. Politico<\/em><\/a> has the latest on why central Europe is celebrating the changes to leadership and CNN<\/a> outlines the sketchy beginnings of this new parliament. And see The Atlantic<\/em><\/a> for Greece\u2019s return to political normality and Europe\u2019s descent from it.<\/p>\n

While there\u2019s plenty of chatter surrounding the apparent thaw in the US\u2013China trade war, Keith Johnson argues<\/a> in Foreign Policy<\/em> that Trump\u2019s America-first proclivities have resulted in a net loss for the US, as other countries are busy stitching together trade deals. On another note, this New York Times<\/em> article<\/a> suggesting that the US had accepted a \u2018nuclear freeze\u2019 by North Korea, generated great controversy (and was refuted<\/a> by the US national security advisor, John Bolton).<\/p>\n

Hugh White\u2019s latest book, How to defend Australia<\/em>, hit the shelves this week and has instigated a heated debate on Australia\u2019s strategic outlook and priorities. Sam Roggeveen\u2019s Interpreter<\/em> review<\/a> was one of the first to unpack White\u2019s \u2018radical\u2019 argument, succinctly and, for the most part, supportively. Michael Shoebridge, on the other hand, shared a different assessment in his Strategist<\/em> piece<\/a>, in which he pointed out flaws in White\u2019s thesis. Ashley Townshend and Brendan Thomas-Noone\u2019s article<\/a> in the Australian Financial Review<\/em>, puts forward a solid counter, arguing that investing in regional partnerships is the best way to maximise our security. Read this lively Twitter thread<\/a> for a good summary of the debate.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve been keeping an eye on the Huawei debate for a long time (you might\u2019ve noticed<\/a>). Read this clear-headed piece<\/a> in the Economic Times<\/em>, which spells out exactly why India (and all other nations) needs to be cautious on 5G.<\/p>\n

Across to Yemen, where the Washington Institute<\/a> believes the United Arab Emirates\u2019 partial withdrawal from the embattled country may isolate Saudi Arabia, especially after attacks on Saudi territory by Yemen\u2019s Houthi rebels. Stratfor<\/a> argues the UAE\u2019s move marks its reorientation into a regional security actor as it continues its fight against terrorist organisations and deepens its involvement in Libya. As for Saudi Arabia and its relationship with the US, see The Atlantic<\/a><\/em> for how a Democratic president could turn it all on its head.<\/p>\n

Water scarcity is a devastating effect of climate change that\u2019s impacting countries across the planet. Geospatial World<\/a><\/em> has collated satellite data on shrinking freshwater reservoirs in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Forbes<\/a><\/em> has developed infographics on India\u2019s water crisis, while Sky News<\/a> explains how the city of Chennai has run out of water. Foreign Brief<\/a> <\/em>provides the disturbing facts and figures surrounding Egypt\u2019s water shortages as dependency on the Nile rises and overall water levels fall.<\/p>\n

For some extra reads, The Economist<\/a><\/em> has revealed that the Gulf of Guinea off western Africa is now experiencing more pirate attacks than anywhere else, a statistic amplified by the fact that these pirates are the world\u2019s deadliest. The Strategy Bridge<\/a><\/em> analyses the impact military recruitment videos have on society. And for the climate scientists, National Geographic<\/a><\/em> describes how the volume of methane produced by cows can be reduced by inoculating young animals with a low-methane microbiome which could then be passed on through breeding.<\/p>\n

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

A deadly fire onboard a Russian submarine has killed 14 sailors during a mission the country\u2019s defence ministry says was within Russian waters and aimed to \u2018survey the seabed\u2019. Reports <\/a>suggest the submarine was a nuclear-powered AS-12 Losharik-class boat, possibly designed to cut undersea cables. President Vladimir Putin has confirmed<\/a> that the nuclear reactor was isolated from the incident and is still in working order.<\/p>\n

China has conducted what is believed to be its first test<\/a> of an anti-ship ballistic missile within the South China Sea. While the type of missile tested remains unclear, China has two ballistic missiles capable of engaging slow-moving ships such as aircraft carriers: the DF-21<\/a> and the DF-26<\/a>. The Drive<\/a><\/em> goes into more detail on the implications for the region.<\/p>\n

Turkey has begun hoarding<\/a> spare parts for its F-16 Viper fighter jets ahead of expected sanctions from the US over its acquisition of Russia\u2019s S-400 air defence system. That purchase may also see Turkey ejected from the F-35 program.<\/p>\n

And see this interesting read<\/a> on how AI can learn from AI. We don\u2019t know if this scares or excites you, but just remember the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi: \u2018If droids could think, there\u2019d be none of us here, would there?\u2019<\/p>\n

This week in history<\/strong><\/p>\n

This week in 1997, Hong Kong was peacefully returned to China after 156 years of British colonial rule. This year\u2019s anniversary was marred by massive protests, and China telling the UK to keep its \u2018hands off\u2019<\/a>. Richard Lloyd Parry says the bravery of Hong Kong\u2019s pro-democracy protestors should shame the West<\/a>. \u00a0And this week in 1964, the US Civil Rights Act was signed<\/a> by President Lyndon B. Johnson, outlawing segregation and employment discrimination.<\/p>\n

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

The BBC has collated photos<\/a> from the Hong Kong protests that reveal the level of destruction in its legislative council.<\/p>\n

Following Japan\u2019s decision to resume commercial whaling, Al Jazeera<\/a> investigates whether it\u2019s a commercially sustainable industry, why it\u2019s so important for Japan and the impact the decision will have on the whale population. [24:15]<\/p>\n

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

The\u00a0National Security Podcast<\/a><\/em> has interviewed Hugh White on How to defend Australia <\/em>\u00a0as well as how Australia should protect itself in the future. [1:12.15]<\/p>\n

For some great analysis on the latest meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and why it won\u2019t lead to denuclearisation, The Diplomat<\/a><\/em> has you covered. [21:21]<\/p>\n

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

9 July, Canberra, 5:30\u20136:30pm, Australian National University: \u2018Counter-terrorism review in the United Kingdom\u2019. Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

11 July, Melbourne, 1\u20132pm, University of Melbourne: \u2018The crisis of autonomous weapons systems in conflict: a critical feminist analysis\u2019. Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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