China is the victim of the largest and greatest propaganda campaign in human history. Whether this is a sign of things to come or an aberration based around a particular point in time remains to be seen but propaganda it is. Apparently, in 2017, China incarcerated between 1 and 5 million Xinjiang residents, except there’s Continue reading »
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The anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine war gives us pause to reflect on recent global shifts which affect our security. The first shift in unsurprising: the growth of strategic competition and accompanying tensions in the two main theatres, the North Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific. The Ukraine war has broken what little trust existed Continue reading »
Capital is beginning to flee Israel in the wake of the prime minister’s judicial overhaul.
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Taking on autocratic powers has given the West a new-found sense of purpose, but it risks alienating emerging global players with its simplistic world view. A narrative that focuses on the clash between world orders does not resonate with countries more concerned about economic struggle and the climate crisis. National leaders and foreign policy experts Continue reading »
Recent Chinese Government peace proposals offer new hope for political settlement of the Ukraine crisis. The tragic year-long war in Ukraine has already transformed the world’s geopolitical landscape. Historic global power shifts towards the Eurasian heartland, centred on China, are accelerating. China and Russia have drawn together in a strong ‘no limits’ partnership, that is Continue reading »
At this dangerous moment, with threats of nuclear conflict looming, we need a vigorous debate about U.S. policy toward Russia and Ukraine.
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Desperate millionaires try to flee a brutal Australian regime that has threatened to inflict a slight tweak to their superannuation concessions
Sir Winston Churchill, Britain’s wartime leader, said that “jaw-jaw is better than war-war”, and he should know. When global conflicts arise, there are few winners, and Ukraine is no exception. Since hostilities began on Feb 24, 2022, many countries have been adversely affected. As the conflict grinds on, some have sought to escalate the situation, Continue reading »
“Autocrats only understand one word: no, no, no. No you will not take my country, no you will not take my freedom, no you will not take my future… A dictator bent on rebuilding an empire will never be able to ease the people’s love of liberty. Brutality will never grind down the will of Continue reading »
We are not at the 1-year anniversary of the war, as the Western governments and media claim. This is the 9-year anniversary of the war. And that makes a big difference. The war began with the violent overthrow of Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych in February 2014, a coup that was overtly and covertly backed by Continue reading »