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What to make of Gazans and Gazans with visas to Australia?

Andrew L. Urban As the possibility of the war in Gaza coming to an end draws near, I find myself wondering whether Gazans are innocent victims or participants (some perhaps reluctantly) in the war. On the one hand, polls show … Continue reading

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Hamas will not release the hostages

Andrew L. Urban As I write, it’s early Sunday evening in Sydney,  even earlier in New York and Sunday morning time for coffee in Jerusalem. In a few hours, it will be the deadline for Hamas to make good on … Continue reading

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Climate Cheque

Andrew L. Urban “Follow the money: plot to sabotage nation’s prosperity” that’s the headline in The Australian (2/10/2025) on Peta Credlin’s column, which exposes that money trail, confirming the point that climate change is in reality about the large climate … Continue reading

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Do not kill him, America

Andrew L. Urban If you practiced what the sane among you are now preaching, America, you would not kill Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin. The death penalty would continue the violence that comes from the primitive ‘eye for an eye’ mindset. … Continue reading

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The drugs used by WOAMs

Andrew L. Urban There on my TV screen was the WOAM (Woman Once A Man), standing tall on the winner’s podium. Two female athletes stood either side of the WOAM, having come second and third. Had either of them taken … Continue reading

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Just do it – keep your word

Andrew L. Urban Violated but not rescinded, the Budapest Memorandum of 1994 was signed by the leaders of the US, UK, Russia and Ukraine. It promises the sort of security guarantees that Ukraine seeks and that are being contemplated now … Continue reading

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Vale Terence Stamp

Andrew L. Urban Terence Stamp, the renowned British actor known for his roles in “Superman” and “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” has died at the age of 87. The news sent me back to my interview with … Continue reading

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Moral leadership trio Trump, Meloni, Milei

Andrew L. Urban Australia’s Anthony Albanese leads his government “decisively away from America, geostrategically, militarily, politically, culturally,” as The Australian’s Paul Kelley writes, but also morally. I would argue that other western nations once relied on to provide the moral … Continue reading

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The evil genius of hostage taking

Andrew L. Urban If it weren’t for the hostages in Gaza, all the Hamas goons would be dead. Instead, huddled and terrified, or digging their own grave, the hostages are life insurance for the terrorists. It was an act of … Continue reading

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Putin’s word is worthless

Andrew L. Urban History is a tough teacher. Learn and win or ignore and fail. Our track record as humans is rather poor. More failures than wins. And here comes the next big test: it’s set for August 15, 2025 … Continue reading

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