Axis of ill will made bold by our weakness
The West is facing a dual threat; from bad actors externally, and internally from polarisation and demoralisation on a scale unlike anything since the end of the Cold War.
The West is facing a dual threat; from bad actors externally, and internally from polarisation and demoralisation on a scale unlike anything since the end of the Cold War.
The problem with the Albanese government’s foreign policy is that it deals with serious issues on the basis of looks, convenience and short-term politics.
The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was an absolutely essential part of Israel’s war aims in Gaza. All human death is tragedy, but this was a comprehensively justified assassination.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s victory suggested, misleadingly, Princess Di popularity. Within a minute he sank to Prince Harry unpopularity, and seems headed to Prince Andrew territory.
Their continued presence is dangerous to themselves, helpful to Hezbollah and prolongs the conflict by making it harder for Israel to clear out Hezbollah infrastructure near the border.
AUKUS cannot become a reality under the current Biden-Harris policies. While Trump is unpredictable, he’ll spend substantially more on defence and produce a stronger, tougher America. That alone makes him likely the better option for us.
Labor cabinet ministers are displaying a feeble grasp of history with their constant innuendo about war crimes.
Either this Labor government supports Israel in its fight against Iran and the barbarism of Hezbollah and Hamas, or it doesn’t.
The Albanese government resembles a soft pillow. It seems to bear the imprint of whoever last sat on it.
In degrading Iran’s capabilities, Israel is not only protecting its own security, it’s reducing one of the central strategic threats to the liberal international order and to the West. Washington understands this. Canberra does not.
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