Two decades worth of writing about Hamas shows how much was predictable, and what a dreadful price has been paid for missed opportunities.
Category: Political issues
France, Zionism and antisemitism – again
Mass demonstrations in France against antisemitism find the far left rather than (as you might expect) the far right out of step.
Australia says No
Australia's Indigenous Voice referendum goes down to the expected heavy defeat. There's plenty of blame to go around, and no-one emerges with much credit.
Territory representation, referendum edition
State votes and territory votes in a referendum are not treated quite the same way. Does that matter?
Starmer and the Brexit can of worms
Britain's Labour leader cautiously suggests upgrading relations with the European Union, although for the time being he is determined to steer away from any thought of rejoining.
That other 11 September
Another contentious anniversary: fifty years since the military coup in Chile that overthrew its Marxist president.
OK, let’s talk about Qantas
Qantas's current troubles raise interesting questions about privatisation and corporate regulation.
Constitutionalism in Ohio
Voters in Ohio reject a move to make constitutional amendment more difficult, and there's a particular amendment they've got in mind.
Fifty years on, 25% off
Remembering some lessons from the Whitlam government's across-the-board tariff cut of 1973.
A Croatian anniversary
Ten years on, Croatia has made a great success of EU membership. But its example is not being followed.
The World is Not Enough 