World Commentary
Monday 20th February 2017
Female spies deadlier than men
As North Korean assassins demonstrated last week, the West’s enemies know better than us the power of a pretty face.
Friday 17th February 2017
Help Rohingya from being radicalised
A UN commission would focus attention where it belongs — on the military and state security forces.
Thursday 16th February 2017
Only Palestinians can solve conflict
Four rules for Jared Kushner as the Trump administration’s point man on Israeli-Arab issues.
Wednesday 15th February 2017
Too many live in own worlds
If we don’t want an US-style schism between city and suburb, politicians need to find a way to bridge the gap.
Tuesday 14th February 2017
Emotions are a poor substitute
Sharing another person’s pain is an indulgence that invariably blinds us to the real problems
Monday 13th February 2017
Ignore the Palestinians’ gripe
Israel’s enemies are making a lot of noise, but US President Donald Trump should keep his promise.
We must defend legacy of West
Conservatism needs defining before it can carry civilisation into another century.
Friday 10th February 2017
Protests play into Trump’s hands
The vulgarity and violence of the anti-Trump Left may be helping the president.
Thursday 9th February 2017
Not every age needs a Churchill
My mother’s life taught me the value of political moderation and to be distrustful of radical change and big ideas.
Wednesday 8th February 2017
Bannon’s ideological project?
To understand how far Donald Trump and Steve Bannon are willing to go, one must understand their ultimate aims.
Tuesday 7th February 2017
A toxic combination
Alternative facts have no place in climate-change research. Greater integrity is essential if the scandals are to stop
Monday 6th February 2017
Japan in nervous wait for Trump
Japan is engaged on a new mission to find a stable foothold as Donald Trump’s reshapes global politics.
Friday 3rd February 2017
Dems look to dump Trump in 2018
The Trump White House believed it was important for the President to fulfil his campaign commitments immediately.
Perhaps Trump is a Jacksonian
Seventh president’s style may be key to the Oval Office.
Thursday 2nd February 2017
US faces Asia credibility crisis
The US has not faced a more dangerous security environment in Asia since the end of the Korean War.
Tuesday 31st January 2017
This isn’t a Muslim ban
Sure, the way Trump’s travel ban was introduced was dreadful, but it’s simply a defence of freedom.
Monday 30th January 2017
Muslim ban feeds IS narrative
President Trump can sign as many executive orders as he likes but the fact is the terrorists he’s looking for aren’t on planes.
Your can talk to people or mob
Newly elected US President Donald Trump’s “power to the people” pledge follows a well-worn path.
May must advance global citizens
There’s reason to hope the dreadful Little Englander appeal of the PM’s conference speech has been left behind.
Friday 27th January 2017
Is the world ready for war?
The legitimacy of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping equally hangs on the maintenance of prosperity.
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Planning crucial on family wealth
Christine FleerNo family wants its intergenerational wealth disputes splashed across the front page of a national newspaper.
Uncertainty is the new norm
Perhaps the twitter logo — a bird — should be replaced on Trump’s profile with a black swan
Gambling in the grey zone
Rowan CallickIt’s been four months since 18 Crown Resort staff, including three Australians, were rounded up by Chinese authorities.
A price for propping up populists
CHRIS MITCHELLMedia leadership is required to tell voters what policies are needed to make our country more prosperous.
Telstra may end up buying NBN cheap
ALAN KOHLERIt turns out the NBN is a dud and will cost taxpayers a fortune in writedowns.
ANZ adds to banking glow
JOHN DURIEANZ has added to the glow around bank profits with a strong quarterly result.
Real reform to our tax system?
TERRY McCRANNJust as elections have consequences, so also do policy decisions.
A sea of earnings tranquillity
DAVID ROGERSThe scarcity of company downgrades by analysts so far this earnings season has been encouraging.
Iron ore hopefuls revived
Tim TreadgoldA combination of higher prices and lower operating costs has rekindled the fortunes of four iron ore juniors.
Banks spy blue sky with Bligh
John DurieAnna Bligh’s arrival at the head of the ABA comes just as the big banks are starting to see a turn-up in their books.
