Mike Lyons
Mike Lyons is a Sydney lawyer. He researches and writes on Geopolitics and the search for World Peace. His writings are published at www.inmyopinion.co
Mike's recent articles
6 September 2024
From Deng to Xi, the China miracle
On 22 August, China commemorated the 120th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping’s birth. The third Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China in 1978 marked the beginning of China’s reform and opening-up under the leadership of Deng. His reforms transformed China from one of the poorest countries to the world’s second-largest economy. China’s gross domestic product expanded at what economists have described as a “miracle rate”.
2 September 2024
Acclaimed journalist charged with ‘anti-semitism'
That is a good think. She and others who have these views are not above the law. Let's see what the Australian courts decide.
5 July 2024
How Australia can contribute to world peace
Without ANZUS Australia would no longer feel the need to follow its great and powerful friend into wars which have nothing to do with this country. Most importantly, Australia would no longer have to sacrifice young Australians in wars which have little or nothing to do with this nation.
28 June 2023
Could AUKUS be the catalyst?
It is difficult to recall a time in Australia which was more propitious than now for the launch of a new Australian Political Party.
14 June 2023
Australia preparing for war- can it stop the rot?
As the new Australian Labor government took power following the 2022 election, its China policy barely changed and the China threat narrative continued unabated. I did not vote for the Labor party to see Australias government channelling the ousted Morrison Government!
7 April 2023
Remove the blinkers - it's the "USA THREAT"!!!
The Trump Administration created and marketed the CHINA THREAT to the world. We, in the West fell for it hook, line and sinker.
26 March 2023
Anzus, shared values and sovereignty: not what it seems
Recently, Australias Defence Minister, Richard Marles said Our alliance with the United States is completely central to our national security and to our worldview.
28 April 2022
The Solomon Islands security deal - spilled milk
The Australian government's lack of serious interest in addressing climate change undermines its standing across the region. For many Pacific island states, the risk from climate induced sea-level rise is existential. This creates real opportunities for Beijing which has accused Australia of acting like a condescending master of the Pacific island states.
12 April 2022
The hero and villains of Ukraine
While the West stands for freedom, it does not stand up for its friends! NATO is prepared to fight Russia, but only to the last Ukrainian!
1 June 2021
US or China style governance: which is best for its people?
The US sees China as an enemy, and members of the US Congress compete to see who can appear the most belligerent against China. However, the Chinese have no missionary impulse to take over the world and have no expectations that other societies should become like them.