Olympic Dam’s Gold Medal Performance
Australia could establish an Asia-Pacific office for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We could host conferences and bring the world’s best nuclear minds here.
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Health NZ: Financial Crisis and Staffing Shortages
Lester Levy told media there was an urgent need for rapid changes to prevent the agency from going broke in the coming months.
A Tool Not a Panacea
Telehealth is overhyped as a solution to New Zealand’s rural healthcare crisis.
Unpacking the International Court Justice Opinion
The ICJ is allowing itself to be politicized. Israel did not endorse the misuse of the advisory procedure against it by participating in it.
The Day After a Nuke Goes off in Space
The US should continue pursuing arms control efforts aimed at preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons in space. However, it must also be prepared for the possibility that these efforts fail.
Are Robotaxis Prepared to Pick up Fares?
The hopes of a safer, easier world have proven elusive for the manufacturers of robotaxis. Hundreds of accidents with prototypes have attracted investigations.
The US Military Machine Is Unsustainable
If America hopes to remain a superpower, it can no longer afford to cannibalize its economy in the name of wanton imperialism.
Where to Next for the Middle East?
Was killing Haniyeh while he was in Iran a smart move, or a dangerous ‘miscalculation’ that will lead to another round of deadly and costly regional war? Only time will tell.
Effective Responses to Pandemics and Peace
The exercise of raw power without regard to fact or justice is not limited to New Zealand: it is threatening to overtake the world.
Key’s Short-Term, Wheeling Dealing Perspective
The suggestion to lower the temperature on race issues is seen as naive. Publications like the NZ Herald’s report on Key’s comments may embolden activists, making it unlikely that tensions will decrease.
A Tale of Two Freedoms
This is an outrageous and gross constitutional overreach by police. This cannot be over-emphasised. Police do not make the laws. They must stop all activity in this space immediately and delete all the data that they have illegally collected.
Key’s Call for “Caution” in Race Relations
The issue isn’t the content of the Bill but the fact that it’s even considered controversial. This should be a concern for the National Party.
Covid and the Green Revolution
In agriculture, public health, and medicine, we should stop envisioning and hyping magic technological bullets that empower governments and enrich investors more than they benefit their purported target populations.
This Is What Is Weird
JD Vance was repeatedly described as “weird” by pundits and politicians. I guarantee you that every leftist talk show will be repeating it. It’s just another attempt at demonizing or “othering” normal conservatives.
French Exports to Avoid: Wealth Taxes
Wealth taxes tend to yield low revenue, while dragging down economic growth. But they do make for good politics, especially in election years; envy commands votes.
More Political Competition Is Required
Raised barriers to entry lead to reduced competition.