The following is excerpted from David Barsamian’s recent interview with Noam Chomsky at AlternativeRadio.org.
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The United States demands that the world bow down to its leadership. A failure to do so is met with the full force of the international military-industrial complex controlled by the US. Imagine the uproar if China or Russia—or any other country for that matter—said it aimed to exercise military control over land, sea, air, Continue reading »
On matters of war and defence, government executives and journo elites are exclusive and elusive. They’re all too happy that peace is a fleeting pause between wars; to replenish ammunitions, the pockets of arms manufacturers and the ego of America. Like rockstars called on tour they trash the hotel room, take advantage of their fan Continue reading »
Noel Pearson on the Voice; survey finds we still love Albo, but we don’t trust him; and time to throw out your gas cooktop. Read on for the weekly roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy. Politics Noel Pearson and Bridget Archer on Continue reading »
In Asian Media this week: Japan crucial to deterring invasion. Plus: China says war would be defensive; Rahul Gandhi connects Modi and Adani; Next to Putin, Xi stands tall; Indonesia woos Tesla for EV plan; Asians reject hectoring Western politicians. The thinking about a Chinese invasion at high levels in Taiwan’s military is more subtle Continue reading »
Australia is an advanced parliamentary democracy, but the Prime Minister and cabinet members decide whether Australia is to go to war. Parliament is like the ghost of Cinderella with no formal voice in it. This is a historical hangover, a part of the “royal prerogative,” passed on from the monarch to the government of the Continue reading »
The Trump Administration created and marketed the “CHINA THREAT” to the world. We, in the West fell for it hook, line and sinker. In truth, “we” represent only 15% of the world’s population, those of us in the White World of US, UK, EU, and Australia. The other 85% which includes China, India, Southeast Asia, Continue reading »
It is all but finalised. Australia has handcuffed itself, essentially in perpetuity, to the United States. As a result, Australia’s future is inextricably intertwined with the future of the United States. One of the first steps in any military planning activity is to conduct an ‘own troops’ analysis, to identify the strengths and weaknesses of Continue reading »
Converus is pitching EyeDetect to defense and intelligence agencies. But experts say eye movements are not reliable indicators of deception.
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