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A Diplomat’s Reflections on Melbourne | Departure of Michael Kleine as U.S. Consul General

Since his arrival in August 2018, United States Consul General Michael Kleine has immersed himself in Melbourne’s local community and culture, taking every opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the place he has called home for the last three years. As his posting comes to an end, Ryan Attard sat down with the Consul General to reflect on his time in Australia and his perspective on key issues. … Continue readingA Diplomat’s Reflections on Melbourne | Departure of Michael Kleine as U.S. Consul General

A VULNERABLE GIANT? WHY AMERICA IS LOSING ON THE CYBERFRONT

Cyber attacks have damaged the U.S. economy, jeopardised American lives and contributed to a destabilisation of the country as a whole. The U.S. is the world’s richest nation, preeminent military power and a technological behemoth, and yet it appears to be losing a game that it should logically be able to play and win. This begs the question; why is the U.S. being compromised by cyber attacks? … Continue readingA VULNERABLE GIANT? WHY AMERICA IS LOSING ON THE CYBERFRONT

BALD EAGLE WOUNDED | AMERICA’S DEMOCRACY UNDER TRUMP

EDITORIAL – Donald John Trump will join the club of one-term presidents when he leaves office at midday on 20 January. He has become the 14th man to lose a re-election bid (10 if you do not count those presidents who also lost their party … Continue readingBALD EAGLE WOUNDED | AMERICA’S DEMOCRACY UNDER TRUMP

Are we too critical of Trump and Biden, or are they just plain awful?

A self-absorbed, insincere, tantrum-throwing danger to American democracy. A career politician suffering from cognitive decline beholden to the radical left. Who would you vote for? Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have had allegations of sexual assault, racism, and unprincipled financial dealings levied against them.[1] … Continue readingAre we too critical of Trump and Biden, or are they just plain awful?

TRUMP’S CORONAVIRUS DIAGNOSIS | WHY WE SHOULD WORRY

Donald J Trump has coronavirus. Let me put it to you differently – a 74 year old man with unknown health issues who is on the verge of obesity has coronavirus. Yes, the President of the United States, the leader of the free world and … Continue readingTRUMP’S CORONAVIRUS DIAGNOSIS | WHY WE SHOULD WORRY

END OF AN ERA – DEATH OF THE NOTORIOUS RBG

Returning to Air Force One after a campaign speech in Bemidji, Minnesota, President Trump learnt of the passing of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg from the media pool. Responding to journalists, he said: “She led an amazing life. What else can you say? She was … Continue readingEND OF AN ERA – DEATH OF THE NOTORIOUS RBG

AUSMIN 2020

AUSTRALIA’S FOREIGN POLICY NOT SO INDEPENDENT AFTER ALL Travelling to the US during Covid-19 is no small effort and by doing so Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Payne and Defence Minister Reynolds demonstrated just how important the Australia-US alliance is. The agenda at the Australia-US Ministerial … Continue readingAUSMIN 2020

IT’S KAMALA | IS THERE RELUCTANCE IN BIDEN’S CHOICE?

After months of waiting, thousands of news articles, countless interviews on TV, and constant speculation, Kamala Harris, the junior senator from California, has been selected by Joe Biden as his running mate in this election cycle. Harris beat the likes of Susan Rice, Elizabeth Warren, … Continue readingIT’S KAMALA | IS THERE RELUCTANCE IN BIDEN’S CHOICE?

THE FIGHT FOR NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION MUST CONTINUE

The monstrosity of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) was evidenced by the droppings of ‘Little boy’ and ‘Fat man’ upon the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 75 years ago. Since then, good traction has been made by both state and non-state actors in the global … Continue readingTHE FIGHT FOR NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION MUST CONTINUE

THE FACE RACE: PITFALLS OF FACIAL RECOGNITION

With countries increasingly utilizing technology well past what would have previously been imagined, it is crucial to understand how this area has expanded and the real concerns that emerge particularly around the area of privacy. Australia is investing in a facial recognition system called “The Capability” and … Continue readingTHE FACE RACE: PITFALLS OF FACIAL RECOGNITION

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