Australia’s knowledge of Russia is dwindling. We need to start training our future experts now
- Written by Jon Richardson, Visiting Fellow, Centre for European Studies, Australian National University
ShutterstockRussia’s possible interest in basing long-range aircraft at an Indonesian airbase not far from Australian shores shook up a relatively staid election campaign last month.
The news, which Jakarta immediately dismissed, caught many by surprise in Australia. It shouldn’t have. While Indonesia’s non-aligned stance makes...
