Australia’s Silence on Iran Is a Boon to Russia and China
Whetting the appetite of an imperial power that is far more dangerous and far closer to home.
November 22, 2022
Whetting the appetite of an imperial power that is far more dangerous and far closer to home.
The EU, the UK, and the U.S. have all recently imposed sanctions on the Islamic Republic for supplying Russia with drones to use against Ukraine. But Australia, despite its close diplomatic and security ties with all three, has declined to do so. Similarly, Canberra has condemned Tehran for its murderous attempts to curb dissent, but refrained from following its Western allies in imposing sanctions. Oved Lobel comments:
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Login or SubscribeWhetting the appetite of an imperial power that is far more dangerous and far closer to home.
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