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Rise of renewables: How Ukraine war has changed global energy policies

11 Aug 2022

UNSW expert Renate Egan explains how countries around the world have reacted to the oil and gas supply chain issues caused by the fallout of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

How Solntsepyok, a brutal 2021 propaganda film, primed Russians for war with Ukraine

06 Jul 2022

Set in Ukraine in 2014, Solntsepyok’s propaganda is designed to confuse, entertain and overwhelm the audience.

'Bet you’re on the list': how criticising 'smart weapons' got me banned from Russia

22 Jun 2022

Russia’s absurd claims about ‘smart’ landmines show it’s high time the world put limits on autonomous weapons.

5 must-read books about Russia and Ukraine

29 Mar 2022

Here are five books to help you understand what’s happening in Ukraine and Russia, from a must-read history of Ukraine to insights into the Russian soul.

People protest against Russian attack on Ukraine near Embassy of Russia in Latvia.

Europe is at a crossroads, again

11 Mar 2022

Putin has left his fan club of European right-wing populists squirming. United in embarrassment and politically sidelined.

A hooded figure holds up a placard with "nice day for a revolution" during a protest

Vital Signs: what the neoliberalism-hating left should love about markets

11 Mar 2022

It’s time for a new brand of democratic liberalism that understands and harnesses power of markets for social and economic good.

Hand holding phone and bitcoin buying selling crypto

Crypto wars: Can Russia use blockchain to get around sanctions?

09 Mar 2022

There are no measures to prevent Russian market participants from using cryptocurrencies to dodge economic sanctions, says UNSW Business School's Elvira Sojli.

Powerful tech giants are as influential as nations. Here’s how they’re sanctioning Russia

07 Mar 2022

Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft have each taken some form of action against Russia – but the actual impact it will have isn’t clear.

As the Ukraine war drags on, how secure will Putin’s hold on power remain?

07 Mar 2022

While some oligarchs have broken ranks with the Kremlin, there is no sign yet other elites are so discontented as to take action against Putin.

How cyberspace has become the new battleground in modern day warfare

03 Mar 2022

UNSW academics warn that 21st century battles are now being fought digitally, as well as with missiles on land, sea and air.

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