How has Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed the international security, economic and political terrain?

"The war in Europe will leave China in a stronger position, as it unifies the West. This is something Canberra has largely failed to recognise." Geoff Raby

The sixteenth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the global upheaval caused by the war in Ukraine, which has heightened the tensions between democracies and authoritarian states, and has led to a more assertive Europe that could represent a new force in world affairs.

The Return of the West looks at the challenges for Australia in the post-invasion international order and the changing role of economics, military power, cyber capabilities and strongman rulers.