Taiwan’s Strategic Lifeline to GuamThe U.S. decision to shift Marines from Okinawa to Guam is not just about being pushed out of Okinawa. For mine, and in agreement with this…3d ago3d ago
No Immunity from Atrocities: Why France Must Enforce the ICC’s Warrant for NetanyahuFrance’s statement this week that it cannot arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the country is misleading and…Dec 7Dec 7
The Canary in China’s Economic Coal MineGao Shanwen’s recent speech in Shenzhen has ripped through China’s carefully crafted economic narrative. The prominent Chinese economist’s…Dec 7Dec 7
Why Romania’s Schengen Bid Must Be Halted if Georgescu WinsThe EU must act decisively to cauterise the wound that a far-right, pro-Russia government in Romania could inflict on our collective…Dec 5Dec 5
The Inconvenient Truths of the Russian Front: What Can Be Changed, and What Cannot?As we grapple with the evolving dynamics of Russia’s aggression, there are certain harsh realities — or “facts of life” — that frame our…Dec 41Dec 41
Why European Companies Are Losing the War Against China’s State-Backed MachineEuropean companies are not competing on a level playing field. They are competing against the entire machinery of the Chinese state. This…Nov 21Nov 21
The Crumbling World Order: A Wake-Up CallThe rules-based international order is dying. This isn’t alarmism; it’s a cold, hard fact staring us in the face. From Russia’s brazen…Nov 191Nov 191
The Forgotten Dimension of Human DignityFor decades, human rights discussions have revolved around civil, political, and economic rights. These rights are fundamental, but there…Nov 16Nov 16
Nuclear Subs and Shifting Sands: Australia’s AUKUS Gamble in Trump’s AmericaDonald Trump’s re-election as US President has sent ripples through Australia’s political and defence establishments. While many view this…Nov 12Nov 12
Why Most ESG Efforts Are Corporate Kabuki — and How to Fix the SystemMost ESG programmes are little more than corporate kabuki, fooling the public with feel-good illusions while real issues go unaddressed…Nov 10Nov 10