The Human Right of "Security of Person"
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Heni Ozi Cukier – Political scientist, professor, writer | TEDxLisboa • March 2025 In this urgent talk, political scientist Heni Ozi Cukier analyzes the social, economic, political and military conditions that preceded the last two world wars, revealing how historical patterns and today’s geopolitical shifts may be pointing us in a dangerously familiar direction. Connecting past … Read more
In the end, when the reality of war is acknowledged, the commitment to ensure that firearm registries will not be surrendered to an occupier—viewed as an act of “appeasement”—will galvanize the National Civil Defence, both officially and unofficially, to rally in support of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Until that moment arrives, I can confidently … Read more
The Right to Security of Person: Protecting Our Sovereignty in Times of Crisis In a world where threats to national security are ever-evolving, the fundamental human right of “security of person” remains a paramount concern for citizens everywhere. In Australia, the notion of security extends beyond the individual; it encompasses the collective safety and sovereignty … Read more
The phrase “flesh, blood and bondage” refers to a conceptual distinction often made by Sovereign Citizen (SovCit) movements, primarily in the context of legal arguments about personhood and rights. SovCits believe that there is a difference between a “living person,” which they interpret as a natural human being, and a “legal person,” which refers to … Read more
In Australia, common law rights can be overlooked due to the absence of a Constitutional Charter or Bill of Rights, which means that legislative actions may sometimes override these rights or ignore them without sufficient scrutiny or wider consideration. However, common law courts still hold the power to protect fundamental rights unless explicitly limited by … Read more
The moral weight of possessing a firearm is closely linked to the possessor’s intent. Responsible ownership, including training, secure storage, and ethical use, should be emphasised instead of blanket judgments about the morality of possession itself. Around 3% of the population should be armed and adequately trained to bolster national security. By integrating aspects of … Read more
Extracts from National Defence Strategy for Australia: The Game of Go vs Chess By Alexandra Hunter The scenario unfolds with regional conflicts stretching across Europe and the Middle East, with Asia’s turmoil following the invasion of Taiwan standing as the pivotal Pacific Ocean axis. This cascade of upheaval precipitates an exodus of unprecedented proportions: tens … Read more
Civil preparedness would also be required. Civil defence and national mobilisation would be intrinsic to any war effort. If the possibility of war in the Indo-Pacific is to be taken seriously, relevant preparations should be made urgently, but also proportionately and soberly. In war, the most important question is whether the nation at large has … Read more
An insightful observation made by the presenter was that “In World War II, we had four years to acclimate society to the idea of mobilization; today, that grace period is virtually nonexistent!” This perspective echoes themes discussed by Major General Jim Molan in his book, “Danger on Our Doorstep,” where he emphasizes the absence of … Read more
My father shared a policing proverb with me when I entered the police academy in 1976: “If a conspiracy is suspected, it likely doesn’t exist; and if it does exist, it remains unsuspected.” During the war with Japan, the military was preparing a vast array of arms, meticulously wrapped in grease paper and coated in … Read more