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The "two-state solution" is often touted as a response to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Could it be the answer to the Kurdistan issue as well?

Russians citizens are not a monolithic lot, unthinking or uncritical of the current regime. Yet many don't have the resources to leave, nor do many think there is a viable option to life outside of Russia - a land where roots are deep and the information space is strictly managed.

Türkiye has firmly opposed any harm to civilians and innocents in Gaza and Israel. Despite keeping with his unwavering support for Palestine and maintaining a close relationship with Hamas, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan does not want the conflict to hinder the process of normalising relations with Israel.

The deadly weekend attacks by Hamas against mainly young people at a musical festival in Israel reveals a new and challenging shift in how terrorist organisations are approaching their political goals. Hybrid forms of warfare are not new, but their characteristics are likely to trouble state responses.

The view that Russian aggression towards Ukraine is driven solely by the goal of maintaining its neutrality as a buffer state must ignore certain realities. Its most important omission is that Russia's military actions and the genocidal tactics employed against Ukrainians align with a broader historical narrative of reasserting dominance over regions seen as integral to Russian identity.

The decision by three European countries to recognise Palestinian statehood doesn't bring the establishment of an internationally recognised independent state of Palestine any closer. But it does put pressure on the region to find a permanent solution to the 75-year-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Australians are increasingly at risk of disinformation campaigns, many of which have rapidly escalated on social media platforms like TikTok in recent years. A serious discussion needs to be had on the unfettered influences these platforms can have and how their worst effects can be mitigated.

Todays youth will be the ones to deal with the climate challenges of unfettered growth and capitalism. Making sure they are at the table in political discussions is imperative.

The idea that Russia's invasion of Ukraine was driven by fears of NATO expansion over-simplifies complex geopolitical dynamics. Such arguments do not fully address how NATO's defensive nature and the specifics of Ukraine's membership scenario mitigate these threats.

AUKUS is an historic chance for Australia as a natural key player in the Indo-Pacific to work towards long-lasting regional and national security. Australia's own conflicted attitude towards nuclear power (and weapons) might jeopardise this opportunity.

The ongoing war in Gaza is tragic in terms of human suffering and there is little sign that this conflict will come to an end any time soon. This article asks what lessons can be drawn from recent British military history in defining success or failure.

Spamouflage, a form of disinformation spread through fake social media accounts, poses a growing threat to democratic processes by manipulating public opinion and amplifying polarisation. Governments must take proactive steps to curb the impact of these campaigns and protect the integrity of elections.

Nicholas J. Cull highlights the importance of proactively preserving a nation's public image. Debunking negative propaganda in retrospect might not be enough.

War between Israel and Lebanon may be inevitable. What might Western support for Israel look like and how might Israel mitigate Hezbollah's strengths and the threats of regional escalation?

Malicious cyber actors are continuously targeting critical Australian infrastructure, and they seem to be successful. According to a commercial cyber security report Australia is the tenth most targeted country for phishing attacks.