Suppression orders are more powerful than ever, but they're also more ineffectual. Courts are responding by issue more and more of them, but, as several media lawyers told Crikey, that's the wrong approach to take to the issue.
Through a lack of military might and political will, the European Union is not going to intervene in the Ukraine-Russia dispute, writes international affairs expert Donnacha Ó Beacháin.
The people of Crimea have, overwhelmingly and expectedly, voted to throw their lot in with Russia. But there were a litany of problems in a referendum that was technically unconstitutional.
Both the Left and Right have come together to celebrate the life of Labour Party MP Tony Benn. But they wouldn't have liked him as much while he was still making policy.
Writer, academic and ex-Istanbullu Claire Berlinski watches events in Turkey with a heavy heart but little surprise. To those interested in the region, she's a leading voice on Twitter.
The Ukrainian town of Odessa has traditionally continued with business as usual even during times of war. But Ukrainian journalist (and chess grandmaster) Mikhail Golubev says Russian aggression has spurred the town into action.
Russia's increasing aggression in the Ukraine is a result of its deep-seated fear of outside aggression. Without a pliant Ukraine, Russia may take more drastic measures.
Japan has reinvested in nuclear power, even though the Fukushima power plant is still not safe. Freelance journalist David Donaldson says developing nations are just getting started with nuclear.
Russia and Ukraine are on the brink of war, but few in the West have any concept of Russia's end game. The Russians saw this coming and are strategically placed for any eventuality.
Ukraine is split, and the Russians are lurking. The history and political context of the Crimea is the source of much of the current conflict. Crikey explains the background.
