Grappling with China’s big little rocket man
We need to think about Xi Jinping, who rules China in the manner that Kim Jong-un rules North Korea.
Paul Monk
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How do we come to accord on faith and secularism?
We are becoming a post-Christian society. We need to find it in ourselves to reshape public policy in rational and constructive ways, not intolerant ones as we have seen in the US.
Albanese balances fear with need for ‘China war’ debate
The probability of a Sino-American war has been edging up and the gravity of such a war could be great. It’s under these circumstances that leaders begin to toss and turn at night.
Staring into the abyss of war
The West is at last responding to the threat posed by Moscow and Beijing. But three crucial ‘fronts’ now require buttressing if this situation is not to spiral out of control.
Are you ready for the insect apocalypse?
This is a consequential story that ought to be widely read. It also ought to set off alarm bells.
Maoist China under Xi can never be our friend
The biggest mistake we keep being invited to make is to think that China is well governed and just another country. It’s vital that we have a deeper understanding of how it is really being run.
How the West lost its bet on China
We, in Australia, have profited handsomely from China’s rapid growth — but we’ve lost badly in the gamble.
Dear academics: we didn’t walk away from China
Those in this country who still have the strange idea that we are the ones who have caused the problem in relations with Beijing should pull their heads in.
Strong start for Labor in defence of liberal democratic order
Beijing might have preferred its chances with an Albanese-Marles government, but our new Prime Minister has been quick to declare there will be no going soft on China.
The choices we make now will echo into the future
To a greater extent than for a lifetime, foreign policy and national security ought be very much on our minds this weekend. If you value your vote, then take a stand against Putin and Xi.
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