The Faustian Bargain, Mephistopheles’ Philosophy and Zionism
Goethe's Faust provides a lesson for the ages.
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May 20, 2025
Guernica and Gaza: Echoes of Destruction, Personal Reckoning, and the Power of Media
History's lesson: Guernica versus Gaza.
May 18, 2025
Rule of Law vs Rule of Man: Crackdown on Whistleblowers, Protests and Free Speech
Australia's crackdown on the dissenting and outspoken voices underscores a concerning trend where the state overrules the rule of law.
May 15, 2025
I Believe in Australia: Realising Infinite Potential Through Courage and Unity
The opportunity for Australians of all colours, creeds and origins to reject division are within our reach.
May 11, 2025
A Taylor-Price Leadership Team: Pulling the Liberal Party Further Right
A Taylor-Price opposition leadership team with its populist strategies will result in further irrelevance among the electorate.
May 10, 2025
Accountability / Domestic Law / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / International Law / United Nations
Do Not Go Gently into That Good Night: Humanity in Its Twilight Years
Humanity is grappling with its own impermanence, unwilling to surrender but uncertain of how to endure.
May 8, 2025
Accountability / Commonwealth Government / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Environment / Government / Racism / Xenophobia
Dutton’s Defeat: Has Australia Turned Its Back on Divisive Politics?
The recent federal election in Australia has been nothing short of historic, marking a significant turning point in the nation’s political landscape. The landslide victory of the Australian Labor Party…
May 5, 2025
Constructive Opposition in a Political Duopoly: Ideology, Negativity & Dutton’s Leadership
Dutton’s negativity erodes trust and stifles debate, with a consequence to democracy.
May 2, 2025
Border Security in Australian Federal Elections: Comparing the 2022 and 2025 Unauthorised Boat Arrival Controversies
Media reports of unauthorised boat arrivals in Australia one week out from the Federal election recall similar claims by Morrison in 2022.
April 28, 2025
Hitler's proposed World Capital Germania.
The Global Crisis of Democracy in the 21st Century: The Interplay of Tyranny, Populism, and Media Influence
The new century has seen a crisis of democracy across the world, as populism and economic pressures drive disillusionment.
April 26, 2025
ANZAC Day and Indigenous Veterans: Sacrifice, Exclusion and Memorials of Recognition
The ANZAC legend lives one, but the service of the roughly 1,000 Indigenous men who served in World War II remain overlooked.
April 24, 2025
Australia’s Political Uniparty: Donor Influence and the Threat to Democracy and Economy
The ALP and LNP have become a uniparty motivated by life-long political careers and elite donors that erode democratic ideals.
April 22, 2025
Civilisation: Impermanence, Political Systems and Ethical Governance of AI
The AI revolution demands new governance models to address its economic, social, and political impacts.
April 21, 2025
What Made the West Great: A Historical and Contemporary Analysis
Advances in the Western thought and culture are threatened by the insecurity of authoritarianism and populism.
April 20, 2025
Guardians of Free Thought: Institutions and the Defence of Liberty in a Mature Democracy
Institutions independent of government that provide perspective in times of crisis are crucial to democracy.
April 19, 2025
Politics as a Dream Caught by Reality: Cyclical History, Vico’s Philosophy, and the Populist Spiral
Humankind's eternal cycle of striving, failing, and re-imagining is reflected in the political dynamism our world repeats.
April 15, 2025
The Walrus and the Carpenter: An Allegory for Populism’s Deceptive Promises and Devastating Consequences
“The Walrus and the Carpenter”, is a timeless allegory for the dangers of populism.
April 14, 2025
Accountability / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Justice / Racism / Rule of Law / Xenophobia
The Pillars of Democracy: Freedom of Speech and the Rule of Law
Freedom of speech and the rule of law are both necessary for democracy to function and endure.
April 12, 2025
Accountability / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Shared humanity / United Nations
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Legal, Moral and Political Analysis of Israel’s Blockade and the UN’s Response
Guterres' statements around the breach of human rights in Gaza highlight the injustice of the indiscriminate attacks of civilians.
April 11, 2025
Accountability / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Justice / Political theory / Respect / Rule of Law / Shared humanity
Sports and Society: Reflections on Fairness and the Rule of Law
Fairness, be it in sport of society, underpins trust in authority and the rule of the game as well as the rule of law.
April 10, 2025