First they take Geneva, then they take New York

Liberal democracies have been complacent about the infallibility of institutional power, failing to recognise that institutions are only as strong as the determination of their most active members.

Dissecting the debate

The Presidential election debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris produced more noise than enlightenment, but what did it reveal of the candidates’ very different stances on international issues.

Who takes charge of terrorism?

The terror threat level in Australia has been raised to ‘probable’, but the government responsibilities for managing the threat has become increasingly muddled.

Kamala on the international stage

Democracies around the world are worried about the impact a second term for Donald Trump would have on world affairs, but would a Kamala Harris Presidency be any better?

In defence of AUKUS

Those who value AUKUS recognise that Australia can thrive with our sovereignty, strategic choices and economic freedom intact, but only if we remain ambitious.

Peace through strength not surrender

The free world must give Ukraine the capabilities it needs to fight against Russia and help give them something to fight for.

Hostage diplomacy

It’s time for Beijing to stop assuming it can worry Australia, and start worrying about what Australia might do. We can start by fighting for justice for Yang Hengjun and defend our democratic sovereignty.

Celebrate our values on Australian Day

The very existence of Australia Day is becoming controversial, but we can all unite around a holiday to celebrate the democratic values we all share.

Stability or submission?

The governments of Australia and China both ostensibly want to improve their rocky relationship, but the shape this should take is seen in very different terms in Beijing compared to Canberra.

Terror in our midst

The fact that unrepentant jihadist and convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika is being released from jail into the community should concern every Australian.

Peace depends on defeating Hamas

A truce that leaves Hamas in control of Gaza will not be a permanent solution but merely a temporary pause in which Gazans remain controlled by a terrorist group that will abuse civilian infrastructure and resources to rebuild, rearm and return to its stated objective of destroying Israel.

In the house of pooh bear

Tensions appear to be easing between Australia and China, but the Prime Minister must remember that pulling punches on international security in the hope of frictionless diplomacy and short-term economic gain only teaches authoritarian states that aggression and coercion are effective.