Dave Sharma,who was the Liberal member for Wentworth. until his defeat by “teal” independent Allegra Spender in the federal election on Saturday.

This is a Liberal bloodbath,all losses to our left. Shifting right would bring us an eternity in opposition

The ousted MP in the once-Liberal heartland seat of Wentworth warns his party to reclaim the centre of politics or face electoral oblivion.

  • Dave Sharma

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Russia’s calculation about reward v punishment in Ukraine has to change.

Raise the stakes for Putin’s aggression - threaten Russia’s seat on the UN security council

Further steps must be taken to change the calculus for Russia,and raise the costs to Vladimir Putin of this war of choice.

  • Dave Sharma
Silenced:US President Donald Trump.

Twitter's decision to ban Donald Trump is chilling if you care about free speech

Even if you think Twitter acted responsibly in kicking the US President off its platform in this case,the episode is alarming.

  • Dave Sharma
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces full diplomatic ties will be established with the United Arab Emirates.

UAE deal gives Israel long overdue legitimacy

The Palestinians should welcome this deal as it makes a two-state solution more likely.

  • Dave Sharma
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Reach out to Russia to manage the rise of China

In the long term it is an ambitious and revanchist China,not Russia,which poses the larger threat to the global order.

  • Dave Sharma
Germany closed its borders with Luxembourg and its other neighbours on March 16. A certificate is required to pass.

The virus has shaken globalism,which will yield ground to nation-states

Borders have closed and nations are taking back control,but we need to preserve the best of our global institutions.

  • Dave Sharma