Dr David Adler: The War in Ukraine

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I’m excited to share this compelling talk by Dr David Adler, a prominent NSW Jewish community leader and seasoned health policy adviser, on the war in Ukraine. Speaking warmly to a live audience, Dr Adler connects big-picture diplomacy to intimate on-the-ground lessons — from the promise of the Abraham Accords to a revealing conversation he had with the Russian Consul‑General months before the invasion. He argues that perceptions of Western weakness may have helped embolden Putin, and he delivers a clear moral verdict: Russia’s invasion is illegal and constitutes crimes against humanity; Putin should be held to account at the International Criminal Court. Dr Adler also pays tribute to Ukraine’s extraordinary courage, examines the limits of international assistance, and draws out the strategic implications for countries such as Taiwan and Israel. Throughout he offers an Australian and Jewish perspective on what this conflict means for global security, international law and our responsibilities as citizens. This is an urgent, thoughtful and deeply personal briefing — ideal for anyone following geopolitics, human rights and the future of democratic alliances.

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Tonight’s event in NSW brought together people who could have been anywhere — some could have watched the budget reading, but they chose to hear Dr David Adler speak on one of the most consequential conflicts of our time. Dr Adler, a respected leader in the Jewish community and an experienced policy practitioner, offered a candid, personal and policy-rich analysis of the war in Ukraine. He opened with a striking anecdote: months before hostilities began he was speaking with the Russian Consul‑General who foreshadowed concerns about perceived Western weakness. That conversation frames much of Dr Adler’s central point — that miscalculations about resolve matter.

He places the war in a wider diplomatic context, referencing the Abraham Accords and the changing architecture of international relations, while refusing to soften the moral judgement: Russia’s actions are an illegal invasion and amount to crimes against humanity. Dr Adler argues Putin should be arrested and brought before the International Criminal Court. He also praises Ukraine’s courage, highlights the practical limits of external assistance, and warns about spillover risks for places like Taiwan and Israel.

This talk is both a moral call and a strategic briefing. It’s aimed at Australians who want to understand what the conflict means for international law, alliance politics and community safety. If you value clear-eyed analysis with lived community insight, this session is a must-watch. Post your questions below, share your thoughts and subscribe for more talks like this — we’ll keep bringing informed voices to the conversation.

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