Israel and Iran are following the rules of the jungle,not the rule of law

Israel and Iran are following the rules of the jungle,not the rule of law

Countries such as Australia should unilaterally impose sanctions on the leaders of both countries to compel them to recommit to law and peace.

  • byBen Saul

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The Albanese government is finally awakening to the bleak nature of Israel’s fighting

The Albanese government is finally awakening to the bleak nature of Israel’s fighting

In appointing a special adviser to review the investigation of seven aid workers,Australia is telegraphing its lack of confidence in the Israeli military justice system.

  • byBen Saul
A war crime is still a war crime,even in retaliation

A war crime is still a war crime,even in retaliation

That Israel has resorted to a starvation siege in Gaza must ring alarm bells about its commitment to other rules protecting civilians.

  • byBen Saul
Roberts-Smith belongs in the War Memorial,but as a villain not a hero

Roberts-Smith belongs in the War Memorial,but as a villain not a hero

Our memorials should be unafraid to tell Australians the unvarnished truth:that one of our greatest war heroes is also one of our greatest war criminals.

  • byBen Saul
The Voice is not revolutionary or threatening. Only its opponents say it is

The Voice is not revolutionary or threatening. Only its opponents say it is

The sheer modesty of the Voice suggests just how antiquated the Coalition’s position is on Indigenous rights. It also suggests how far there is to travel towards full reconciliation.

  • byBen Saul
What Australia can do about Iran’s killing,torture and rape of brave women

What Australia can do about Iran’s killing,torture and rape of brave women

As Iranian women dare to protest,what could Australia possibly do to help them? There are actions that can make difference.

  • byBen Saul
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Policy shift on Israel’s capital legally and historically warranted

Policy shift on Israel’s capital legally and historically warranted

The Albanese government’s sensible decision not to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is consistent with international law and global consensus.

  • byBen Saul
Executions,torture:Australia must push to hold Russia to account

Executions,torture:Australia must push to hold Russia to account

Atrocities such as those being committed against civilians in Ukraine should never go unpunished.

  • byBen Saul
Reality check on sanctions:they can hurt Putin but the West must be willing to inflict enough pain

Reality check on sanctions:they can hurt Putin but the West must be willing to inflict enough pain

Since seizing Crimea in 2014,Putin’s Russia has sought to sanctions-proof its economy. While it is not immune,it does mean that sanctions must now be much harsher to seriously damage Russia.

  • byBen Saul
How Australia can help Ukraine avoid a war with Russia

How Australia can help Ukraine avoid a war with Russia

Australia needs to step up,and lend a helping hand to Ukraine. One day,we too may need to call on others for help,and hope that they come.

  • byBen Saul
Why 80 human rights experts object to commissioner’s appointment

Why 80 human rights experts object to commissioner’s appointment

Public jobs,funded by taxpayers,should not be granted by politicians but advertised and decided on merit after a fair contest between candidates.

  • byBen Saul