Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher is political editor and international editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
Opinion
Antisemitism
‘Too ugly to imagine’: Australia can’t allow ancient hatreds, like antisemitism, to fester
There’s been a 700 per cent increase in antisemitic incidents in Australia since October 7, 2023. The victimisation of our Jewish fellow citizens is un-Australian must stop.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Opinion
Middle East at war
Iran tried to light a ring of fire around Israel. But now Israel wields the blowtorch
Iran finally played its hand by firing missiles at Israel – which now has the whip hand, with US backing.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Why Iran’s impotence has been exposed, and Netanyahu’s the big winner
The new campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon is just one part of Israel’s sweeping offensive against Iran and its proxy militias like Hamas in Gaza and the Houthis in Yemen.
- by Peter Hartcher
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US Votes 2024
Ever wondered why Trump likes dictators? This three-star general can tell you
In his only interview with the Australian media, the former national security adviser talks about Donald Trump’s attempts at self-worth.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
China relations
Was Biden’s ‘hot mic’ China warning OTT? New footage of this mid-air bullying suggests not
The Australian government speaks reassuringly of a “stabilised” relationship with Beijing. China’s national broadcaster portrays a very different state of affairs.
- by Peter Hartcher
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AUKUS
White House pushes for AUKUS to move to ‘pillar two’ weapons focus
The US National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, revealed in an interview that he wanted to see “two or three signature projects” before Joe Biden leaves office.
- by Peter Hartcher
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US Votes 2024
US national security adviser reveals new plan for Australia to help curb Chinese dominance
In an exclusive interview inside the White House, Jake Sullivan revealed details of a new scheme he ranks as a top priority for the Biden administration.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Foreign relations
Australia’s critical supply chains rely on China. This man I met at the White House has a Plan B
The Biden White House wants to create a new supply chain of democratic powers, including the G7 nations plus South Korea and Australia. But it’s running out of time to make it happen.
- by Peter Hartcher
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US Votes 2024
Why Kamala Harris has said the c-word only twice on the campaign trail
Americans everywhere are talking about the searing heat of the summer that just ended. Except in the political debate.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Climate crisis
Why Australia may no longer be ‘God’s country’, according to Ajay Banga. Amen
In stark contrast to his predecessor at the World Bank, the new president is a warrior in the cause of confronting climate change.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Foreign aid
The World Bank head has thoughts on the Pacific – and needs Australia’s help
Ajay Banga will make the first visit to Pacific Island nations by a World Bank leader in almost 50 years.
- by Peter Hartcher
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