Public support for Israel in the United States has dropped sharply, with younger voters driving a significant shift that could reshape future politics.
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Category: World
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US disapproval of Israel hits an all-time high
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Jewish voices challenge the war on Iran
Dissenting Jewish organisations are challenging support for war on Iran, reframing Jewish identity around justice, international law and the equal value of all lives.
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Indonesia’s democracy faces a quiet return of military power
Signs of renewed military involvement in civilian life are raising concerns that Indonesia may be drifting back towards the authoritarian practices of its past. (more…)
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A threat to wipe out a civilisation demands resistance
President Trump’s threat to destroy an entire civilisation marks a profound moral breach and demands immediate public repudiation and resistance.
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How to take down a US F-35 over Iran? Chinese engineer’s tutorial goes viral
Technically skilled Chinese civilians are sharing open-source military analysis online, targeting US power in Iran’s war. (more…)
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The world is drifting towards a new nuclear arms race
With arms control agreements collapsing and arsenals expanding, the risk of nuclear war – deliberate or accidental – is rising in a fragile global environment.
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Trump and Netanyahu: two madmen playing God
The war on Iran reflects a convergence of unchecked power, psychological pathology and religious delusion – placing the world at extreme risk.
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Pope trumps Hegseth and his doomed crusade
Clashes between church leaders and Trump highlight tensions over religion, power and the justification of war. (more…)
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Has climate policy-making gone completely off the rails?
Planning to “adapt” to 3°C of warming risks normalising catastrophic outcomes – and avoiding the urgent task of deep, immediate decarbonisation.
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Why the west keeps misreading China’s strategy
Western analysis often assumes China operates like the United States. That misreading obscures a more transactional, less entangled approach to global partnerships.
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Gaza included – Iran rejects truce and sets terms for ending war
Amid a hail of increasingly violent threats from the US regime, and confusion about negotiations, Iran has laid out its conditions for peace.
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Time and geography are on Iran’s side
A ground war in Iran would carry high costs with little strategic return. With oil flows vulnerable and escalation risks growing, the US faces limited options and no clear path to resolution. (more…)
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Fiji faces fuel import bills three times its healthcare budget
Surging oil prices are placing severe pressure on Pacific island economies heavily reliant on imported diesel. The crisis is accelerating the shift toward local renewable energy for security and stability. (more…)
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High fuel prices are accelerating interest in electric vehicles
Rising fuel prices are driving renewed interest in electric vehicles in Australia. While enthusiasm often spikes during crises, each surge leaves a lasting shift in consumer behaviour.
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Keir Starmer’s policy on the Iran war is a recipe for catastrophe
More than two decades after Iraq, the UK is again backing a US-led war without legal basis. (more…)
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History’s biggest census: why India’s new population count is controversial
India’s long-delayed census is set to reshape policy, representation and public debate. The inclusion of caste data makes it a deeply political exercise.
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Living with hope in a time of evil and uncertainty
In a time marked by conflict and uncertainty, the call is not to eliminate evil but to respond with sincerity, truth and hope – beginning with ourselves, writes Frank Brennan.
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Takaichi revisits Japan’s prostitution debate
Japan’s prostitution laws are under review, exposing a system that penalises women while leaving demand largely untouched. The direction of reform will shape whether policy shifts toward rights or reinforces moral control. (more…)
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The game goes on: football in a time of war
As conflict escalates, FIFA insists the 2026 World Cup will proceed unchanged. The decision reflects a broader pattern – institutions continuing regardless of reality, even in the presence of war. (more…)
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Why we avoid thinking about nuclear war – and why we shouldn’t
Public denial and avoidance have dulled awareness of the nuclear threat. Annie Jacobsen’s book, Nuclear War: A Scenario confronts that reality directly, challenging readers to face what has long been ignored. (more…)
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Allies are learning the cost of relying on the US
US alliances are exposing partner nations to conflict without giving them control over decisions. From the Gulf to Australia, the risks of strategic dependence are becoming clearer. (more…)
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Support first, questions later: Australia and the Iran war
Australia was quick to back US action in Iran. But as questions mount over strategy and legality, the risks – and consequences for allies – are coming into sharper focus. (more…)
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A ‘small’ nuclear war would still be global catastrophe
There is no such thing as a “small” nuclear war. Even limited use would trigger mass death, famine and global collapse. (more…)
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The three phases of Trump’s quagmire in Iran
Trump’s defenders argue that his contradictory actions are strategic. It’s more likely that panic has him flailing. His gut instinct led him to make a colossal mistake, and he has no idea what to do next. (more…)
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We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried
Israeli attacks on healthcare workers and infrastructure in Gaza reflect a broader erosion of legal and moral constraints, with consequences extending beyond the conflict.
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The legal logic behind Israel and Iran’s nuclear divide
The difference between Israel and Iran on nuclear weapons is not a legal contradiction – but a result of how international law is structured around state consent.
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Trump’s war without purpose is everyone’s problem
The US-led war on Iran lacks clear objectives or strategy, accelerating the erosion of American credibility while exposing failures in political and media judgement.
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The Olympics’ transgender athlete ban is a legal and moral minefield
The IOC’s new sex testing policy for women’s sport marks a major shift in eligibility rules and raises significant human rights and legal questions.
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Iran’s target list: taking the war to multinationals
Major corporations are increasingly entangled in modern warfare, blurring the line between civilian infrastructure and military targets.
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Why Israel wants a war with Iran
In a conversation with Chris Hedges, Gideon Levy says Israel’s deep-rooted militarism – reinforced by media silence – is driving an endless cycle of war.
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