More on Iran and Bishop -and on Iran/Clinton connections
Today’s Australian has published an abridged version of my letter (see below) criticising Bishop’s apparent “soft” interpretation of the ideology of the... Read More
Some Alarming Assessments of Obama
On 18 April I distributed a Commentary on the apparent expansion in Iran’s involvement in the Middle East and a critique by... Read More
Climate Change Policy
Yesterday the AFR published my letter (see below) pointing out that, of the many scientists who do not accept the dangerous warming... Read More
Bishop Assesses ISIS -And Others
Today’s The Australian reports an important (and considered) speech by Bishop on the threat from Islamic extremism. That the heading to the... Read More
US/Iran Nuclear Negotiations
On Monday I circulated a Commentary arguing that the US should not conclude an agreement on nukes with Iran but should insist that... Read More
What was Clinton Hiding? What is US Policy In M East?
My letter (see below) published in the AFR today draws attention to earlier reports that Secretary of State Hilary Clinton made extensive... Read More
National Security Statement – Fraser at Estimates Ctee
It is not often that I disagree with Greg Sheridan. But in today’s article (below) he is being too timid. Counter-terrorism policy... Read More
Religious Influence on Violent Extremism; Fraser on Budget
As expected, Abbott’s statement on national security produced critics, with the ABC’s 7.30 report sinking to depths not previously experienced (see transcript... Read More
Abbott N Security Statement. Ergas Identifies Obama Failure to Recognise Religious Influence
Abbott made his National Security statement (see text below) not to Parliament but to the Canberra HQ of the Australian Federal Police... Read More
Abbott Stronger? New Checks on Immigrants?
The article below is not exactly the same as the one actually printed in today’s Herald Sun but both versions include some... Read More