Trump’s war leaves the US diminished and Iran emboldened
Bob Bowker

Trump’s war leaves the US diminished and Iran emboldened

The war has strengthened Iran’s strategic position while weakening US alliances, credibility, and influence across the Middle East.

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The UAE alliance Australia won’t question
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The UAE alliance Australia won’t question

Australia’s deep military and political ties with the UAE expose it to risk while aligning with an autocratic partner.

US disapproval of Israel hits an all-time high
Julia Conley

US disapproval of Israel hits an all-time high

Public support for Israel in the United States has dropped sharply, with younger voters driving a significant shift that could reshape future politics.

The language of war is built on lies
Stuart Rees

The language of war is built on lies

The language used by Trump and Netanyahu turns violence into virtue, framing war as moral, necessary and inevitable while masking its human cost.

A threat to wipe out a civilisation demands resistance
Robert Reich

A threat to wipe out a civilisation demands resistance

President Trump's threat to destroy an entire civilisation marks a profound moral breach and demands immediate public repudiation and resistance.

How to take down a US F-35 over Iran? Chinese engineer’s tutorial goes viral
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How to take down a US F-35 over Iran? Chinese engineer’s tutorial goes viral

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Technically skilled Chinese civilians are sharing open-source military analysis online, targeting US power in Iran’s war.

Trump and Netanyahu: two madmen playing God
Jeffrey D. Sachs

Trump and Netanyahu: two madmen playing God

The war on Iran reflects a convergence of unchecked power, psychological pathology and religious delusion – placing the world at extreme risk.

Pope trumps Hegseth and his doomed crusade
Jack Waterford

Pope trumps Hegseth and his doomed crusade

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Why the west keeps misreading China’s strategy
Zenel Garcia

Why the west keeps misreading China’s strategy

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Western analysis often assumes China operates like the United States. That misreading obscures a more transactional, less entangled approach to global partnerships.

Time and geography are on Iran’s side
Bob Bowker

Time and geography are on Iran’s side

A ground war in Iran would carry high costs with little strategic return. With oil flows vulnerable and escalation risks growing, the US faces limited options and no clear path to resolution.

The US judiciary fights back
Mark S Pirie

The US judiciary fights back

The US system of checks and balances depends on good faith across all branches. When that breaks down, enforcement falls unevenly to courts and citizens.

The game goes on: football in a time of war
John Frew

The game goes on: football in a time of war

As conflict escalates, FIFA insists the 2026 World Cup will proceed unchanged. The decision reflects a broader pattern – institutions continuing regardless of reality, even in the presence of war.

Allies are learning the cost of relying on the US
Paul Malone

Allies are learning the cost of relying on the US

US alliances are exposing partner nations to conflict without giving them control over decisions. From the Gulf to Australia, the risks of strategic dependence are becoming clearer.



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