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By The Twitching Of My Thumbs: North Korean Nuclear Test

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

I certainly don’t mean to be flippant; North Korea’s third nuclear test at 1.57pm today (AEDT) heightens the risk its mad regime poses to regional and world security, backs China into a dangerous corner, and signals an approaching strike capability … Continue reading →

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Massacre: Syrian Diplomats Kicked Out Of Australia

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

In the wake of the disgusting massacre of at least 110 people in Syria, most of them women and children, it is pleasing to see Foreign minister Bob Carr move quickly to expel Syrian diplomats from Australia; this type of … Continue reading →

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Russia Flags Prospect Of Nuclear War If Iran Attacked

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

For years, Iran has sent out conflicting messages as to why it wants nuclear technology; for years, the West has debated what to do about it. Now, with a “red line” about to be crossed and the US signalling they … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Game: Iran Rattles The Sabre; US Throws Down The Gauntlet

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

A disturbing development — which is a surprise only in terms of the length of time the confrontation has taken to mature — occurred this week over Iran’s nuclear plans. Of all of the world’s present “hot spots,” this is … Continue reading →

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