How Harvard befriended Hamas
In the aftermath of the October 7 attack on Israel, when videos were circulating on social media showing the enormities…
Suella Braverman hit Sunak where it hurts
Sacked ministers seldom have nice things to say about the boss but Suella Braverman’s letter to Rishi Sunak is a…
Is the trade agreement with Florida a Brexit win?
A trade deal with the US has long been a holy grail for Brexiteers, not least because it is something…
Glib advertising will not enable ‘that’ teacher
‘Be that teacher’ is a new $10 million advertising blitz by federal, state, and territory governments that aims to elevate…
‘Your plan is not working’: Suella Braverman goes on the attack
When Suella Braverman was sacked by Rishi Sunak on Monday morning, the departing Home Secretary promised to say more in…
Wong & Macron (et al) ignorant of Hamas mindset
Calling for Israeli restraint and/or a ceasefire, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined French President Emanuel Macron in demonstrating…
Optus offers a taste of the digital Dark Ages
Last week, Australia was given a reminder about the importance of cash. Waking up to the Dark Ages, around 10…
Full text: Suella Braverman’s scathing resignation letter
Dear Prime Minister, Thank you for your phone call yesterday morning in which you asked me to leave Government. While…
Will Charles enjoy a birthday reconciliation with Harry?
Happy birthday, Your Majesty. The King turns 75 today but the celebrations will be muted: Charles is spending the day launching the…
Suella Braverman’s downfall is nothing to celebrate
Rishi Sunak’s decision to recall David Cameron from his shepherd’s hut has been hailed as a triumph by centrist dads.…
The shallow solidarity of saying ‘we’re all Jews’
Over 100,000 French citizens marched peacefully through their cities on Sunday. They did so to show their support for the…
The Catalan volte face that has disgusted Spain
This weekend saw protests across Spain after the acting prime minister, socialist Pedro Sánchez, agreed to a general amnesty for…
The UK labour market is beginning to cool
Slowly but surely, the labour market in the UK appears to be cooling down. Data from the Office for National Statistics this…
Putin isn’t afraid of Cameron
Considering the obsession Russia has with Britain as the source of all its woes, it is perhaps surprising how David…
Nigel Farage’s ‘I’m A Celebrity’ appearance could come back to haunt him
After days of speculation, Nigel Farage has finally confirmed that he has accepted ITV’s invitation to go into the jungle…
Why Putin doesn’t want to negotiate
Discussion of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia has until recently, among most Western governments, been considered something of a…
David Cameron’s return is something to celebrate
British politics is a brutal and unsentimental place when it comes to departing prime ministers. After a few valedictory remarks…
Liz Truss lives on: a look at her Growth Commission’s ideas
Liz Truss may be long gone, but one fragment of her premiership still remains: the Growth Commission she set up…
The unwelcome resurrection of David Cameron
‘Fresh start’ is not the phrase that comes to mind when I think of David Cameron, but it seems Rishi…
How the Trump-Kardashian team-up came to an end
Kim Kardashian was once cozy with the Trump White House. Together, the former president and the celebrity entrepreneur spearheaded criminal…
Tory Twitter had a great reshuffle
Outside of Westminster, cabinet reshuffles can be stale affairs. The who’s in and who’s out has a predictable rhythm, as…
Unpacking the GOP’s red October
The Florida Man had a plan. It was obvious from the beginning, but this being Washington, despite all the bizarre…
Judicial activism and the High Court
In the latest volume of The Western Australian Jurist law journal, James Allan, the Garrick Professor of Law at the University of…
The power of stories: insights from the ARC conference
In the heart of London week, a unique gathering of influential minds took place last week at the inaugural Alliance…
Hawaii, Tuvalu, and fires on the home front
In December 2019, former Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, went to Hawaii for a family holiday. In his absence, his…
