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

Following its formal withdrawal from the INF Treaty, the US has tested a nuclear-capable medium- range cruise missile. For the details on the launch, see War is Boring<\/a><\/em>. Russia and China have both condemned the launch, as reported by the Financial Times<\/em><\/a> and USNI News<\/a><\/em> in articles outlining the renewed threats of an arms race throughout Europe and Asia. The test also comes as the United States Studies Centre<\/a>\u00a0launched a major report<\/a> on America\u2019s fading military primacy in the Indo-Pacific, reinforced by this War on the Rocks<\/a><\/em> article exploring the myths behind the assumption that the US still holds conventional military dominance. It\u2019s worth asking whether the recent missile test will change these perspectives.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re continuing to keep track of the latest developments in Kashmir after India\u2019s revocation of its special status. This article<\/a> in the Economic Times<\/em> presents a good overview of the domestic and international considerations driving the thinking behind India\u2019s decision. Ashok Malik\u2019s article<\/a> in the Hindustan Times<\/em> unentangling India\u2019s three-pronged diplomatic challenge on Kashmir is well worth your time. For balance, read Ayesha Siddiqa\u2019s article<\/a> in The Print<\/em>, which argues that \u2018visionary diplomacy\u2019 is Pakistan\u2019s only option on this issue. And while we\u2019re at it, listen to Srinath Raghavan dissect the historical, geopolitical and ideological dimensions of the Kashmir dispute in this episode<\/a> of The Seen and the Unseen<\/em> podcast. [2:26:11]<\/p>\n

On a related note, Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh\u2019s statement hinting at ambiguity in India\u2019s \u2018no first use\u2019 nuclear doctrine created quite a stir this week, especially in South Asia. This explainer<\/a> by Vipin Narang and Christopher Clary, arguing that India\u2019s nuclear stance has evolved, is useful. Not all India hands agree, however; Manpreet Sethi presents a useful counter in this episode<\/a> of the States of Anarchy<\/em> podcast. [55:33]<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced<\/a> that Australia will send 200 defence force personnel, a frigate and a P-8 Poseidon surveillance aircraft to the Middle East as part of the international effort to stabilise the Strait of Hormuz. ASPI\u2019s Malcolm Davis<\/a> highlights the reasons behind the deployment and the risks associated with it, including the potential to be drawn into another long and costly conflict far from home. The Age<\/em><\/a> is more scathing, drawing a comparison to Australia\u2019s protracted involvement in Iraq and highlighting declining US power.<\/p>\n

Heading south, Lawfare<\/a><\/em> has an interesting read on the lessons learned from the UAE\u2019s involvement in the Saudi-led coalition in the war in Yemen, as well as the dire possibilities should the UAE\u2019s withdrawal leave a power vacuum. And Human Rights Watch<\/a> has released evidence showing that the Saudi-led coalition has launched at least five attacks on Yemeni fishing vessels since last year, resulting in 47 deaths and the capture of 100 people, who were held and tortured in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

For those of you following the debate generated by Hugh White\u2019s provocative book, How to defend Australia<\/em> ,don\u2019t miss this Strategist<\/em> piece<\/a> by ASPI\u2019s Marcus Hellyer, who invokes the classics in his review. Also on The Strategist<\/em>, Peter Varghese<\/a> highlights Australian universities\u2019 growing dilemma over their engagement with China, arguing that while such engagement is beneficial, it\u2019s important for universities to adopt a \u2018clear-eyed\u2019 approach, so as not to jeopardise our national security.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s one for the archaeologists among you. The mystery of how roughly 500 people died and had their remains scattered around Roopkund Lake in the Indian Himalayas has just become more of mystery with new evidence unearthed in a paper in Nature Communications<\/em><\/a>. And if you\u2019re looking to make sense of US President Donald Trump\u2019s recent tantrum over Greenland, this article<\/a> in Foreign Policy<\/em> might provide some answers (we\u2019re not making any promises).<\/p>\n

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

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced<\/a> the second major test of its Offensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics, or OFFSET, program. The project uses groups of autonomous air and ground robots to aid ground teams that have limited mobility and visibility. In the exercise, teams completed tasks that included \u2018locating and isolating a mock city hall building, locating and securing an objective inside, and then securing the building\u2014all while maintaining situational awareness of the surrounding area\u2019. Footage from the exercise can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Russian company Rogozin, infamous for its \u2018battle-bot\u2019 video<\/a> that went viral in April, has announced<\/a> that it will be sending its latest AI-powered robot into space. The robot, called FEDOR, which stands for \u2018Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research\u2019, is finishing up its preparations for its launch to the\u00a0International Space Station next week. During FEDOR\u2019s two-week stay on the ISS, developers will observe the effects of microgravity on artificially intelligent robots. You can follow FEDOR\u2019s journey alongside its 4,000 fans on Twitter.<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, from lasers to facial recognition, this Al Jazeera article<\/a> explores the role that technology is playing in Hong Kong\u2019 pro-democracy protests.<\/p>\n

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

This week in 1945, Indonesia, under the leadership of Sukarno, proclaimed independence<\/a> from the Netherlands. See here<\/a> for how Indonesia celebrates the day and some fast facts about the country.<\/p>\n

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

Al Jazeera<\/a> sits down with the leader of the Pakistani Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who offers his opinions on India\u2019s decision to revoke the special status of Kashmir. [24:00]<\/p>\n

As the situation deteriorates in the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, see The Guardian<\/a><\/em> for shocking photos of the protests there.<\/p>\n

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

The Lowy Institute<\/a> brings you a panel discussion which is aptly described by the podcast\u2019s title, \u2018Making sense of President Trump\u2019s Iran policy\u2019.<\/em> [1:03.15]<\/p>\n

And for a more general look into the latest happenings in international affairs, see Pod Save the World<\/em><\/a>, which covers the collapse of Italy\u2019s government, Chinese propaganda, Russian nuclear explosions and more. [1:08.55]<\/p>\n

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

Brisbane, 27 August, 6\u20137.30 pm, Australian Institute of International Affairs: \u2018Getting down to the business of increasing trade and investment between India and Australia.\u2019 Tickets here<\/a> ($15).<\/p>\n

Canberra, 28 August, 5.30\u20136.45 pm, Australian National University: \u2018Alternative visions for Australia\u2019s future, delivered by the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd.\u2019 Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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