Defence spending is not the answer

Europe doesn't need another arms race despite what Trump says.

Trump and Salman find some common ground

The leaders of America and Saudi Arabia have more in common than you might think.

Why AFL will not take off in China

If developing an Aussie Rules competition in the US is difficult, having one in China is well-nigh impossible.

The US alliance mutes our influence

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Why do politicians wait until they retire before they query our relationship with the US?

Media should realise their power to damage is great

It's easy to whip up fear but we should be doing better.

Questions must be asked over ABC's decision to cut music radio programs

How many farmers on their tractors listen to Double J via their TV? How many of us take out our TV when we're gardening?

Alert and alarmed at life

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Why does Donald Trump shake hands the wrong way?

Media should show skepticism over Syrian chemical weapons attack claims

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Clearly something terrifying and terrible happened in Khan Shiekhoun but it's far from clear who did it.

Cancellation of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Australian tour is regrettable

Ayaan Hirsi Ali's observation about Islamic violence cannot be ignored.