The Australian government is a regular citer of what it calls the “rules based international order.” When it calls on other countries to desist from behaviour of which it disapproves.  The recitation is frequently applied to the South China Sea where the Australian government disapproves of what it calls “Chinese assertiveness” in the region. That … Continue reading JAMES O’NEILL. The Syrian Denouement nears despite Australia’s unwanted and illegal presence… Continue reading »