Who Would Believe in Democracy, Any More?
The social contract has willfully been torn up by the elites.
World Politics
Diplomacy, Distrust and Nuclear War
When Faulkner spoke in 1950, the risk of being blown up was miniscule compared to the height of the Cold War. Now, again, we are on the precipice.
Russia May Risk the Use of Nerve Agents
Despite the lack of confirmed casualties specifically from chloropicrin, its use, often accompanied by reports of chlorine smells, raises alarms about Russia's potential violation of international norms and agreements.
Worlds Apart – Part Two
There are ongoing attacks on our fundamental rights – be these free speech, freedom of belief, and even freedom of association. Be it in the UK or Australia, the US or NZ, the dynamics are the same.
Shrine in the Spotlight Again
It’s kind of rich for Chinese to criticise Japan for militarism, today.
Time to Connect the Dots
Is it merely a consortium of individuals and entities who realized they had a common interest, or is something else behind it all, calling the shots?
A Perfect Storm In Fiji
The interplay between methamphetamine use, HIV and ill-equipped health facilities creates a vicious cycle that perpetuates and exacerbates each individual issue.
What Is Really Happening with Mpox
While the risk from pandemics is not significantly different than decades ago, there is an industry dependent on making you think otherwise.
Golden Question: Is Democracy Dying?
What the people want is not what (or who) the people are getting.