Allan Behm
The hands of the Doomsday Clock show world ignores a potential three-headed catastrophe
The apocalyptic “the end is nigh” was a popular meme for the image of despair and exclusion from the accelerating prosperity of...
For the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to be meaningful, an enduring peace must be the objective
When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? When it is between Hamas and Israel, with Donald Trump as a late arrival to...
A permanent, unconditional Gaza ceasefire – what are the chances?
Given its clumsiness in dealing with instances of antisemitism in both of Australia’s major capitals, the Albanese government has shown a measure...
The Ukraine crisis: Australia can do better in its response to Russia’s invasion
What the world needs in response to the Ukraine disaster are constructive and mature policies. That’s not Australia’s position. Once again, Australia...
Respect and fairness: What’s needed to repair Australia’s relationship with China
On August 26, China’s Deputy Chief of Mission in Australia Wang Xining addressed the National Press Club in Canberra. His speech was...
Australia’s relationship with China is heated. It’s time to take a cold shower
As the summer fires recede in the Prime Minister’s memory, you might think he’d have learnt one lesson: Never fan the flames,...