by Paul Keating | Sep 29, 2003 | Papers
Australia’s geopolitical & economic positioningThe world is about to enter the final phase of the third long economic wave of the 20th century. The first wave began in 1904 and lasted until 1929, ending with the Depression; the second ran from 1947 to 1974...
by Paul Keating | Sep 29, 2003 | Papers
The history warsThe writing of The history wars is very important. The book will sit on the shelves of libraries as a sort of code stone to help people understand the motivations of players in today’s contemporary debate. It sheds light on the political battle...
by George Monbiot | Sep 29, 2003 | Papers
Presidents Roosevelt and Truman were smart operators. They knew that the hegemony of the United States could not be sustained without the active compliance of other nations. So they set out, before and after the end of the Second World War, to design a global...
by Barbara Pocock | Sep 29, 2003 | Papers
Many Australians are living and working, at present, in an uncomfortable moment. It is a moment of dissonance, when our behaviour has moved way ahead of our institutions and cultures. Our discomfort lies in the private adaptions we make – and are forced to make...
by Tom Uren | Sep 29, 2003 | Papers
You have left us with a spirit in our heartJim Cairns passed away on Sunday 12th October, eight days after he turned 89 years old. He was a great Australian – his life and commitment to people has touched so many. His leadership against Australia’s...
by Frank Stilwell | Sep 23, 2003 | Papers
Fred Argy’s book, Where to from here? Australian egalitarianism under threat, is a welcome publication, because economic inequality matters. Inequality has significant consequences for economic efficiency, social justice and environmental sustainability. Its...
