Despite the bipartisan consensus, Australia’s role in Afghanistan is demonstrably counterproductive, writes Brian Toohey
04 Aug 10 Comments (0)The US reads the riot act to Pakistan
Will Pakistan continue its longstanding policy of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds, asks Sandy Gordon
29 Jul 10 Comments (0)The asylum freeze and international law
Like the previous government’s asylum processing freezes, it’s likely that last week’s decision is based on an overly optimistic assessment of conditions in source countries, writes Savitri Taylor, and breaches Australia’s international obligations
14 Apr 10 Comments (0)Australia’s expanding borders
Our border cooperation with regional neighbours has entered questionable territory, writes Savitri Taylor
02 Dec 09 Comments (0)Getting serious about Pakistan
Pakistan needs a greater Australian investment in dollars and people, writes Geoffrey Barker
18 Jun 09 Comments (0)Winners and losers
Will the beneficiaries of Afghanistan’s hastily designed electoral system give ground in the interests of long-term stability, asks Norm Kelly
02 May 09 Comments (0)Why are we in Afghanistan?
Is Australia sleepwalking through a conflict with mixed objectives and uncertain prospects, asks Dennis Altman
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