Obama, Australian Polling, Greens in Aus and India
Today’s Commentary is partly a catch-up after my Easter break but also highlights some developments, mostly worsening, confronting us. Is the US still... Read More
Bishop Assesses ISIS -And Others
Today’s The Australian reports an important (and considered) speech by Bishop on the threat from Islamic extremism. That the heading to the... Read More
US/Iran Nuclear Negotiations
On Monday I circulated a Commentary arguing that the US should not conclude an agreement on nukes with Iran but should insist that... Read More
How big a threat is Iran?
Should the US Conclude a Nuclear Agreement with Iran? An editorial in today’s Australian (see below) suggests that on balance President Obama... Read More
What was Clinton Hiding? What is US Policy In M East?
My letter (see below) published in the AFR today draws attention to earlier reports that Secretary of State Hilary Clinton made extensive... Read More
National Security Statement – Fraser at Estimates Ctee
It is not often that I disagree with Greg Sheridan. But in today’s article (below) he is being too timid. Counter-terrorism policy... Read More
Religious Influence on Violent Extremism; Fraser on Budget
As expected, Abbott’s statement on national security produced critics, with the ABC’s 7.30 report sinking to depths not previously experienced (see transcript... Read More
Abbott N Security Statement. Ergas Identifies Obama Failure to Recognise Religious Influence
Abbott made his National Security statement (see text below) not to Parliament but to the Canberra HQ of the Australian Federal Police... Read More
Abbott Stronger? New Checks on Immigrants?
The article below is not exactly the same as the one actually printed in today’s Herald Sun but both versions include some... Read More
Obama Wants War Against Is; IS in Australia; Abbott’s Status
US Strengthens Resistance to IS And ? Obama’s decision to seek a declaration of war by Congress against IS (see below) is... Read More