World Commentary
Saturday 17th September 2016
Small fish key to safe oceans
This week Secretary of State John Kerry gathered world leaders to grapple with how to protect the world’s oceans.
Putin, a new-look hipster Stalin
Communist titans have been given a makeover to attract a new generation of Russians ignorant of their bloody past.
Trump gets top marks for trying
The GOP candidate sets a clear contrast with Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton on taxes, regulation and energy.
Left puts bigotry on a pedestal
The Enlightenment is passe for social justice activists.
Friday 16th September 2016
Revolt of Les Deplorables
Clinton named the five phobias of Trump’s supporters. But these people are fed up with relentless moral superciliousness.
Mid-East fix path to prosperity
The Israeli-Palestinian issue will determine whether the region’s future will be one of peace and prosperity.
Thursday 15th September 2016
Cough could kill Hillary’s hopes
The health issue has come at just the wrong moment in her preparation for the TV debates against a resurgent Trump
The dark heart of Islamism
If you really want to understand Islamic State, look no further than the hideous occupation of Palmyra.
7 ways to solve refugee crisis
The EU cannot survive without a comprehensive migrant policy.
Wednesday 14th September 2016
Trump is immoral and dangerous
The Republican contender has more in common with Kanye West than with Steve Wynn.
Monday 12th September 2016
Tiger mums, cubs are miserable
Tiger mums are paying a heavy price for imposing a strict regime as findings suggest they are the unhappiest parents.
Donors a bit awkward in Beijing
There is silence in Beijing about the Australian political donations row — and about the origins of the Chinese donors.
Saturday 10th September 2016
Emojis: the universal language
Whatever purists say, emojis are a sophisticated and evolving means of communication that should be celebrated.
Friday 9th September 2016
PM treads delicate Pacific path
The PM will find issues of security and the environment linking the G20 and the Pacific leaders’ meeting.
Thursday 8th September 2016
China can just sabotage ‘pivot’
China, it turns out, didn’t intend to snub US President Barack Obama, although it looked that way.
Wednesday 7th September 2016
Key actors lose global grip
After the Cold War, the world was held together by a US security order and Europe’s legal order. Now, both are fraying.
Tuesday 6th September 2016
Elites exposed to popular revolt
In democracies, meritocracy will always be on the defensive. Its legitimacy will always depend on its performance.
Monday 5th September 2016
Tackling inequality is crucial
The massive inequities that characterise rural Colombia gave rise to the FARC.
Saturday 3rd September 2016
‘I thought you were my friend’
The US’s new allies against ISIS are kidnappers and thugs. I should know. One of them kidnapped and shot me in 2014.
MORE STORIES
The envy of the world
Elizabeth MoranWinning the gold medal for the highest cash rate compared to other AAA-rated sovereigns is a blessing and a curse.
Less talk — more action
JOHN DURIESound reform starts with detailed analysis and is executed with precision, but the latter hasn’t been common.
ScoMo dresses up super policy pig
TERRY McCRANNWhat Scott Morrison and Kelly O’Dwyer have proposed is bad and indeed destructive policy.
No recession on cards for years
ALAN KOHLERIt will be almost impossible for Australia to have a recession for at least five years, probably 10.
Make the most of super rules
James KirbyInvestors need to digest changes and make key decisions in the next few months.
How to find good yield stocks
Tim BorehamA casual visitor from the planet Zorg this week would have got the impression that the yield trade is over.
ScoMo needs to keep moving
John DurieThe super move was a rare case of sensible policy action, let’s hope Morrison can maintain the momentum.
More market turmoil ahead
Stephen BartholomeuszWhatever the Fed does next week, the lead up to Christmas promises to be an extremely volatile period for markets.
Brace for hit as towers tumble
Robert GottliebsenThe Chinese demand on which the apartment frenzy was premised has vanished and we need to prepare for a sharp fall.
Backflip to help top up funds
Glenda KorporaalDropping the $500,000 cap on post-tax contributions lets people with low balances top up in their final working years.
