Pearls and Irritations – Public policy journal
WEB9 hours ago · Groups have also called for the resignation of Antony Blinken for alleged lies to Congress, and we question why Jordan, also a US ally, can speak out against Israel. Finally, we applaud. By Pearls and Irritations Sep 27, 2024. Australian foreign policy, Politics, Top 5, World.
The wrong trousers: focusing on the real AUKUS issue
WEB14 hours ago · The wrong trousers: focusing on the real AUKUS issue. The AUKUS agreement is controversial. It covers advanced military technologies whose future is contested by experts. There is also a vigorous discussion over whether the agreement has compromised Australia’s autonomy on strategic policy making and implementation.
A five-minute scroll - Pearls and Irritations
WEB4 days ago · By Pearls and Irritations. Sep 27, 2024. We round up the week at the UN in New York where thousands have gathered to denounce Benjamin Netanyahu and demand his arrest. Groups have also called for the resignation of Antony Blinken for alleged lies to Congress, and we question why Jordan, also a US ally, can speak out against Israel.
Campus protests: A view from a seasoned observer
WEB3 days ago · A letter sent by the author to Mark Scott, vice-chancellor of the University of Sydney, after he apologised during a Senate hearing for not cracking down on alleged anti-Semitism during protests on the university campus in support of Palestinians in Gaza.. Dear Mark, I do not underestimate the pressure you would have been under regarding the claim that certain students felt unsafe on campus ...
All articles - Pearls and Irritations
WEBA five-minute scroll. A five-minute scroll of X uncovers abhorrent settler behaviour, questions about Peter Dutton’s nuclear platform, South Africa speaking out for Palestine in the UN, Chris Sidoti on the Israeli Army, Genocide Tourism and news of Julian Assange. By Pearls and Irritations Sep 25, 2024. AUKUS, Defence and Security, Politics.
John Menadue, Author at Pearls and Irritations
WEBJohn Menadue, Editor-in-Chief of Pearls and Irritations, interviews Dr Mike Gilligan on the challenge of building a self-reliant Australian defence force, dealing with a rapacious America intent on its own interests, avoiding a US-proxy war with China, and the loss of Australian sovereignty under the 2014 Force Posture Agreement (FPA).
Public Policy - Pearls and Irritations
WEB5 days ago · Environment: Pacific politician calls out Australia’s climate duplicity. The temperature is rising and the world is getting increasingly dangerous, even the rich bits. Former Tuvalu PM slams Australia’s climate policies. Rights of and around rivers. By Peter Sainsbury Jun 16, 2024. Politics, Public Policy.
Summing up - Pearls and Irritations
WEBSumming up. The world and its people are facing serious local and global challenges. Climate change, economic instability, limits to free speech, threats to independent media reporting, and increasing social inequality all signal the breakdown of democratic systems across the world. Our political institutions and leaders are failing us with ...
About - Pearls and Irritations
WEBAbout. Pearls and Irritations is an Australian platform for the exchange of ideas from a progressive, liberal perspective, with an emphasis on peace and justice. We publish informed analysis and commentary on issues that matter to Australians, with a focus on politics, public policy, foreign policy and world affairs, defence and security, the ...
Podcast - Pearls and Irritations
WEBJohn Menadue, Editor-in-Chief of Pearls and Irritations, interviews Dr Mike Gilligan on the challenge of building a self-reliant Australian defence force, dealing with a rapacious America intent on its own interests, avoiding a US-proxy war with China, and the loss of Australian sovereignty under the 2014 Force Posture Agreement (FPA).