Drawn from his submission to the Royal Commission, Gareth Evans argues for a definition of antisemitism that protects Jewish Australians without suppressing legitimate criticism of Israel. (more…)
Category: Politics
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New ‘G Minus 2’ order, Trump red-line test, and sea’s real battles – Asian Media Report
Nations’ new ways of working together, Xi’s nuclear deterrent display, scandal probe’s link to scandal probe, South China Sea’s geopolitical reality, Korean company’s record market listing, and the region’s shadow baby trade.
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Gaza: from genocide to engineering genocide
In Gaza, Israel’s systematic process of engineering genocide is stripping Palestinians of their aspirations and humanity. Their lives have been reduced to mere biological survival. (more…)
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How big is the wolf? China in the Pacific
China’s Pacific missile test deserves scrutiny, but it should be understood in the context of decades of naval development and deterrence, not treated as proof of an imminent threat.
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No case for muzzling ABC and SBS reporting on Israel
Claims of ABC bias against Israel in its reporting of current Middle East conflicts defy the truth and the professional and impartial tradition of ABC staff reporters. (more…)
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From Astral Weeks to the “Iron Cage”: Van Morrison and the disenchantment of the World
Van Morrison’s career traces a cultural movement from youthful openness and spiritual wonder towards bitterness, calculation and disenchantment. (more…)
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The world does not need more risk managers
Politics and institutions are increasingly governed by risk management, not leadership. But real leadership requires imagination, courage and the willingness to challenge false stories.
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The antisemitism commission must hear the voices it excludes
The focus of Block 3 of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was on online hate but the commission did not hear about the hate directed at pro-Palestinian groups.
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Australia’s disability budget – a plea for recalibration
Australian governments can find billions to spend on weaponry that maims but not on the NDIS, which is facing budget saving measures that will have malign consequences. (more…)
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The government asked charities what reform was needed; it has the answer
Reforms to strengthen protections for public interest advocacy by charities need to be legislated this year. (more…)
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When census takers come calling, truth gets complicated
Indonesia’s economic census is meant to produce a snapshot of the nation, but distrust of officials and fears about privacy may blur the picture.
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The Iran deal failed because it was built to break
The Islamabad Memorandum did not collapse simply because shipping attacks resumed. It failed because Washington and Tehran signed one text while understanding the bargain differently.
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Disjointed journeys in the housing market
Following young people’s pathways into (and out of) home ownership can cast light on their future possible trajectories and be useful for a forward-looking housing policy. (more…)
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Rubio’s attack on the ICC is a test for Australia
The Trump administration’s campaign against the International Criminal Court is a direct attack on accountability. Australia must not abandon its Rome Statute obligations. (more…)
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US foreign policy cannot look away from Sudan
Sudan’s genocide is receiving too little attention. The US must pressure the UAE to end its support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and help deliver urgent humanitarian aid. (more…)
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Australia’s pioneering anti-fascists
Ninety years after the Spanish Civil War began, the Australians who fought for the Spanish Republic remain largely excluded from official remembrance. (more…)
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The President who converts loyalty into money and power
Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures show how political loyalty can be converted into money, access and market value while US institutions struggle to restrain conflicts of interest. (more…)
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When democracy needs restraint
The essence of a liberal democracy is to let people whose lifestyles we disapprove of remain equal before the law. Such restraint is needed in the debate across Africa about LGBT rights. (more…)
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Those who endure and a question of priorities
Encounters with two Vietnamese men shaped by war raise an uncomfortable question for Australia’s older, wealthier generation: what are our priorities now? (more…)
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Inaction on Tomago is a price Australia cannot afford
Keeping Tomago open is not just about one smelter. It is a test of whether Australia is prepared to invest strategically in manufacturing, energy and industrial capability. (more…)
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More economic myths that are holding us back
Markets are often treated as if they naturally maximise public benefit, but they can just as easily reward speculation, weak care, low wages and ecological destruction. (more…)
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China’s rise demands a more serious Australian debate
Australia is right to protest China’s missile testing, but moral indignation and selective outrage are no substitute for a serious strategy on China’s growing power.
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All Australians have the right to be protected against violence
The royal commission must confront hatred and violence against Jewish Australians while preserving free speech, political criticism of Israel and equal protection for all communities. (more…)
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How much wealth is too much?
Extreme wealth is concentrating economic, political and technological power in the hands of a tiny few. Healthy democracies cannot ignore the question of limits. (more…)
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Pandora’s box of assassination
Ignoring the taboo on political assassinations could be perilous for Trump in face of the intense Iranian desire for revenge.
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Climate change should be depoliticised
Fossil fuel interests have politicised climate action and slowed the transition. A trusted, science-led expert group could help galvanise public demand for change.
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Beware: Meta’s latest AI image generation tool might use your face
Meta’s new AI image tool may allow users to generate images using other people’s public photos, unless account holders find and disable the setting.
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Getting the Labor Government back in line with Labor history
Labor’s great foreign policy leaders put Australian sovereignty first. The ALP National Conference is a chance to revive that tradition and confront AUKUS. (more…)
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Complacency enables regime change
To counter the rise of tyranny, the West must overcome its belief that democracy cannot lead to wrongdoing and instability. (more…)
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The private school sweetheart deal should end in 2029
Private schools are campaigning to extend a $1.2 billion fund available only to their sector, even as public schools remain below their agreed funding standard.