I wonder if he actually knows where that leaves him? Assessed as a great, 12 out of 10 meeting, as he called it, according to Simplicius... Trump-Xi Face Off for All the Marbles in South Korea - Simplicius' Substack - Oct 31, 2025 Where it leaves him is back at the starting point of the... Continue Reading →
Is TRIPP a Trap for Trump?
While there has been some concern raised over recent events in relation to the Caucasus region, I personally (although I do not claim more than rudimentary geopolitical expertise on the subject) do not subscribe to those concerns. It is specifically to do with the often strained relationships between Armenia and Azerbaijan with particular reference to... Continue Reading →
A Grown-up Australia “Should Do Better”
Australia is the only country in the world that occupies an entire continent and is one of the few sovereign nations without land neighbors, enjoying a unique geographical advantage that could allow it to focus on its own development with a detached stance. However, as one of the Five Eyes Alliance countries, Australia’s intelligence agencies... Continue Reading →
“…we’re gonna live in an Asia where the big decisions, are gonna be made in our own region, and Australia has to learn to work in that kind of environment” – Prof. Hugh White (ANU)
Professor Hugh White represents a voice of reason and sound judgment in today's world. I am pleased to be able to say that I am now mildly optimistic about the future of my country, Australia, based on reports on the recent visit of the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, to China. Some reasonable groundwork has been... Continue Reading →
Australia is At a Crossroads? With China and Eurasia to the Neighbourly North; The US to the Far Right and a Road to Fascism and Chaos Pointing West.
China would never say that, but I can. And Australia has never seen a clearer point at which to make the break from a decaying and violent West, than today, as the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is about to head off for a 6 or 7 day visit to Beijing and a moment heavy with... Continue Reading →
The Balance Has Turned.
What balance? Well, since I try to focus on the most significant matters of the day, I guess I must mean the balance in the most significant arena of the day. The illegal attack of Israel on Iran. Israel, supported by the Western nations who care little about the legality of any of their own... Continue Reading →
On One Side: Waterloo – On The Other Side: Pearl Harbour
I spoke here just a few hours ago about right now being a Waterloo moment for the aggressors Trump and Netanyahu. Just a little while ago, someone else said that this is a Pearl Harbour moment for Iran. I agree, and I am sure this is Iran's moment to rise to the challenge and ultimately... Continue Reading →
Is The West Too Dumb to Learn that Taiwan is Chinese Territory, and Since China is Not an Island, Taipei Has No Business Attending the Pacific Island Forum?
The same logic also applies to Australia (generally recognised as a continent) and also to the US, in the far, far away. At least, if it does not apply to those two nations then China should Also be Invited, as a Pacific Partner. Is any part of that not clear? The Solomon Islands (hosting the... Continue Reading →
The Poetry in Prose of Economic Thinking
I have to announce a recent discovery. I first came across the name of Warwick Powell while keeping up to date with the World Affairs in Context site of CPA Lena Petrova on Rumble. She is obviously quite taken with his work and I also became a fan while watching this video (which unfortunately will... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 