The greater the incentives for people traffickers, the more lives will be lost. The Australian approach is morally right.
As the run up to the Integrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy Review draws closer, here are some ideas for improvement.
Narrow victories and a poor response to the Covid-19 crisis almost certainly indicate it’s time for Turkey’s leader to bow out.
Given the EU’s risk levels, its lack of investment in NATO and its poor relations with its neighbours, it is hardly an attractive partner; more of a liability.
Furthermore, the change creates a brand new cart to put before the horse – that’s to say, the awaited defence and security review.
Those that prevent ordinary Syrians from accessing humanitarian aid and economic opportunities should be ended.
Let’s use ever-increasing intelligence – and stop the flow of dirty money out of poor countries.
It is poor foreign policy. It will damage Israel’s counter-terrorism efforts. And it’s flagrantly unacceptable to the Palestinians.
We are well-placed to aid in de-escalating the crisis, and ultimately securing a diplomatic solution.
The death toll that can be laid at his feet is far greater than that attributable to ISIS and Al Qaeda.
The seriousness of the uprising can be judged by the severity of the crackdown. Over a hundred people are dead, and the internet has been shut down.
“Sometimes you gotta let them fight, like two kids in a [parking] lot and then you pull them apart,” he said.
“Does he know of any policy decision by any ally which has so undermined our security partnership and empowered our enemies?” “No…”
To do so would mean more than staying in step with Trump. For no US administration could accept being bound into a UN system without a veto.