Writer
Nick Deane
Nick Deane is an ex-public servant with a degree in Sociology. He is a member of the co-ordinating committee of the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) and convenor of the Marrickville Peace Group.
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Honour the war dead, by ending war
On the original Armistice Day in 1918, there was rejoicing at the return of peace as well as the grief, sadness and horror at the appalling human cost of World War 1 – “The War to End Wars”. Continue reading »
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AUKUS and the pride of politicians
With AUKUS, the pride of politicians has become an obstacle to reaching the best solution to the ‘national security’ conundrum. In the end, it could be that ego-driven reluctance to shift from entrenched positions results in the Australian people being delivered a disaster. Continue reading »
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Defence policy an enigma
The logistics of crossing the sea to invade Australia are insurmountable. In terms of cost/benefit analysis, invading Australia is simply not worth the trouble. Continue reading »
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How did Australia get seduced by AUKUS?
AUKUS. The most disastrous defence-policy mistake in our history: In a class of its own as an exemplar of bureaucratic incompetence. Continue reading »
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Hugh White dismantles the AUKUS project
As opposition to AUKUS grows, the nuclear submarine project does not stand up to expert scrutiny. Continue reading »
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Mobilising opposition to AUKUS – The Marrickville Declaration
Community opposition to the AUKUS project finds expression in a Sydney suburb. Continue reading »
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The relentless march of militarism: When will it stop?
We are under constant bombardment. Hardly a day goes by without some news of a military nature. If it is not about sending more equipment to prolong the war in Ukraine, it is about Australian minerals being domesticated to serve Americas military interests. Continue reading »
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AUKUS agreement a threat to peace
Reflecting the prevalent view, that the AUKUS agreement is a threat to peace, a conglomeration of peace groups (under the banner ‘Raising Peace’) brought together opponents of the agreement from the three nations involved, for an on-line discussion on September 19. Continue reading »
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Questioning AUKUS. Opposition is growing
Criticism of AUKUS and serious questions about the wisdom of the agreement are coming from multiple sources. There have been many examples in P&I, some quite strident in their opposition. Continue reading »
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If I were Minister for Defence in the incoming government
The primary requirement is the courage to tell the nation that it it can and should stand up on its own two feet and shed its ‘fear of abandonment’, once and for all. Continue reading »
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AUKUS tilts the balance: Australia looks more and more warlike
Australia cannot go down the nuclear-submarine path and claim that it follows the UN Charter and that its armed forces are only for self-defence. Continue reading »
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NICK DEANE. My fear – a US led war with China?
My fear is that Australia’s warring mind-set and its entanglement in its alliance with the USA will eventually lead the country into a US-led war with China. The possibility of stimulating defence industries to assist with the post pandemic recovery only adds to my trepidation. Continue reading »
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NICK DEANE. The climate crisis and the need for peace.
The climate crisis increases the likelihood of war and refugee flows. Continue reading »
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NICK DEANE. Taking the Fight to China?
The call for Australia to ‘take the fight to China in the South China Sea’ by a retired, senior bureaucrat is surprising. It fails to take account of China’s expressed defence strategy. Continue reading »
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NICK DEANE. The climate crisis and war
Groups like Extinction Rebellion (XR) focus on the physical impacts of the climate crisis. Message to XR – The pre-requisites for a comfortable, sustainable future include an end to militarism and, ultimately, the cessation of war. Continue reading »
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NICK DEANE. Thoughts on the Schools Strike for the climate.
NICK DEANE. Thoughts on the Schools Strike for the climate. Concerns about climate change and the environment cannot be separated from concerns about militarism and war. All military activity is polluting. Climate change increases the likelihood of war. Environmentally damaging activities are, ultimately, protected by armed force. Preparation for war runs in parallel with climate Continue reading »
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NICK DEANE. Unravelling the fabric of the Australia/US alliance.
John Menadue has articulated the problems with the Australia/US alliance very clearly. Those who are concerned to change its nature need a weak point at which to challenge it. To unravel the fabric of the alliance, start by opposing the presence of US marines in Darwin! Continue reading »
