Civilians Caught in the Middle

What are the risks of Australia becoming the Ukraine of the Pacific?

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Four Key Questions: (1) What are the risks of Australia becoming the Ukraine of the Pacific? (2) In the conflict over Taiwan, can the CCP military inflict significant losses on the U.S., leading to a potential withdrawal? (3) Did the Japanese failure to invade Australia’s northern areas contribute to the U.S. regrouping, resupplying, and ultimately … Read more

Dear Mr. Putin,

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I hope you are well. I am writing to tell you that if you were to change sides sometime after the third world war begins my fellow Australians and I,  will be very thankful. Intervention by the Russian military akin to the Americans at Midway stopping the Japanese in the Corel Sea.  I am sure you … Read more

Famine in Greater Asia as a result of a major war is likely according to history

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Famine could become a significant issue for Greater Asia if a major war were to break out. Several factors would contribute to this potential crisis: Disruption of Agriculture : War can damage farmland, disrupt planting and harvesting seasons, and hinder transportation of food supplies. This could lead to food shortages in affected areas. Displacement of … Read more

Are we heading toward World War III?

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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

Preserving Our Sovereignty as a Nation

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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

Why is there no Constitutional Charter or Bill of Rights in Australia?

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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

Chief of Army Symposium 2025 – National Resilience in a Time of Crisis

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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

Prepared for maritime transport, nukes dropped, crate after crate into the deep …

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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

Rising Authoritarianism and Its Impact on Public Safety: The Flight of Officers from Victoria

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Numerous studies have explored the link between rising violent crime rates and the rise of authoritarian measures in governments. Research shows that when citizens feel unsafe, they tend to support security policies that compromise civil liberties, leading to authoritarianism. For example, Weaver and Boucher (2018) found that heightened insecurity leads people to prefer increased government … Read more