Women In Cabinet: A Tale Of Two Systems
It’s a tough time for women in Australian politics. Since the demise of our first…More
Tagged: International Affairs
Journalists Jailed In West Papua Set To Be Freed
Two French journalists held without charge for the past 11 weeks in the Indonesian province…More
In Defence Of Anarchism: Tearing Down The Links To The Butchers Of ISIL
Late last month, ABC’s Radio National (RN) attempted to place the Islamic State (ISIL) in…More
Islamophobia: A Global Threat We'll Be Fighting For 100 Years
Sam Harris and Bill Maher’s most recent tirade against Muslims and their faith is indicative…More
Homage To Kobane: How Is The Left To Act?
David Graeber’s impassioned plea in this week's The Guardian called for assistance to Kobanê. It…More
From Pol Pot To ISIS: Anything that flies on everything that moves
In transmitting President Richard Nixon’s orders for a “massive” bombing of Cambodia in 1969, Henry…More
Indonesian Students Accused Of Spying On West Papua Activists
West Papua independence activists have accused Indonesian students of spying on behalf of the Indonesian…More
Green Shoots In Latin America: An Environmental Vote Of Confidence
Looking at the earth from space, Brazil is a great green physical presence. It could…More
EXPLAINER: How The 2003 Iraq Invasion Led To The 2014 Disaster
One question which arises now and then in discussing the disaster in Iraq today is…More
Coalition Provide Surprise Support On West Papua Motion
The Abbott government has backed a motion calling on Indonesia to dismantle its media ban in…More