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The Sydney Morning Herald

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Dumb and dumber: Trump and Putin are both losing wars to smaller enemies

Dumb and dumber: Trump and Putin are both losing wars to smaller enemies

The Russians lack men and the US lacks munitions, to continue wars their leaders chose to start, unprovoked.

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WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Dumb and dumber: Trump and Putin are both losing wars to smaller enemies

Dumb and dumber: Trump and Putin are both losing wars to smaller enemies

The Russians lack men and the US lacks munitions, to continue wars their leaders chose to start, unprovoked.

previous day 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Dumb and dumber: Trump and Putin are both losing wars to smaller enemies

Dumb and dumber: Trump and Putin are both losing wars to smaller enemies

The Russians lack men and the US lacks munitions, to continue wars their leaders chose to start, unprovoked.

previous day 10

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Dumb and dumber: Trump and Putin are both losing wars to smaller enemies

Dumb and dumber: Trump and Putin are both losing wars to smaller enemies

The Russians lack men and the US lacks munitions, to continue wars their leaders chose to start, unprovoked.

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Trump will declare a ‘national emergency’ before midterms: Bannon

Trump will declare a ‘national emergency’ before midterms: Bannon

Steve Bannon still has the ear of the US president. But he has his eyes on Australian politics, and has praise for the PM and advice for Pauline...

25.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Trump will declare a ‘national emergency’ before midterms: Bannon

Trump will declare a ‘national emergency’ before midterms: Bannon

Steve Bannon still has the ear of the US president. But he has his eyes on Australian politics, and has praise for the PM and advice for Pauline...

25.07.2026 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Trump will declare a ‘national emergency’ before midterms: Bannon

Trump will declare a ‘national emergency’ before midterms: Bannon

Steve Bannon still has the ear of the US president. But he has his eyes on Australian politics, and has praise for the PM and advice for Pauline...

25.07.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Trump will declare a ‘national emergency’ before midterms: Bannon

Trump will declare a ‘national emergency’ before midterms: Bannon

Steve Bannon still has the ear of the US president. But he has his eyes on Australian politics, and has praise for the PM and advice for Pauline...

25.07.2026 20

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Trump’s three-pronged threat to American democracy

Trump’s three-pronged threat to American democracy

Donald Trump has reshaped the US presidency in his own image. But we may not have yet seen the full reach of his vainglorious ambitions.

21.07.2026 10

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Trump’s three-pronged threat to American democracy

Trump’s three-pronged threat to American democracy

Donald Trump has reshaped the US presidency in his own image. But we may not have yet seen the full reach of his vainglorious ambitions.

21.07.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Trump’s three-pronged threat to American democracy

Trump’s three-pronged threat to American democracy

Donald Trump has reshaped the US presidency in his own image. But we may not have yet seen the full reach of his vainglorious ambitions.

21.07.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Trump’s three-pronged threat to American democracy

Trump’s three-pronged threat to American democracy

Donald Trump has reshaped the US presidency in his own image. But we may not have yet seen the full reach of his vainglorious ambitions.

21.07.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Nothing artificial about Albanese’s intelligent intervention, and the urgency is real

The PM’s first high-level attempt to set out the principles that will be imposed on the AI revolution by Australia has won praise at home and,...

18.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Nothing artificial about Albanese’s intelligent intervention, and the urgency is real

The PM’s first high-level attempt to set out the principles that will be imposed on the AI revolution by Australia has won praise at home and,...

18.07.2026 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Nothing artificial about Albanese’s intelligent intervention, and the urgency is real

The PM’s first high-level attempt to set out the principles that will be imposed on the AI revolution by Australia has won praise at home and,...

18.07.2026 20

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Nothing artificial about Albanese’s intelligent intervention, and the urgency is real

The PM’s first high-level attempt to set out the principles that will be imposed on the AI revolution by Australia has won praise at home and,...

18.07.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s relationship with India grows ever closer despite one key divergence

The affection between Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi mirrors the ever-strengthening ties between the countries even as India heads in an illiberal...

14.07.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s relationship with India grows ever closer despite one key divergence

The affection between Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi mirrors the ever-strengthening ties between the countries even as India heads in an illiberal...

14.07.2026 10

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s relationship with India grows ever closer despite one key divergence

The affection between Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi mirrors the ever-strengthening ties between the countries even as India heads in an illiberal...

14.07.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s relationship with India grows ever closer despite one key divergence

The affection between Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi mirrors the ever-strengthening ties between the countries even as India heads in an illiberal...

14.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

China’s missile test did not target any one Pacific nation – it was aimed at all of them, including Australia

Australia’s Pacific diplomacy is a proactive response to Beijing’s belligerence and Donald Trump’s dysfunction. But more must be done to deter...

11.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

China’s missile test did not target any one Pacific nation – it was aimed at all of them, including Australia

Australia’s Pacific diplomacy is a proactive response to Beijing’s belligerence and Donald Trump’s dysfunction. But more must be done to deter...

11.07.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

China’s missile test did not target any one Pacific nation – it was aimed at all of them, including Australia

Australia’s Pacific diplomacy is a proactive response to Beijing’s belligerence and Donald Trump’s dysfunction. But more must be done to deter...

11.07.2026 20

The Age

Peter Hartcher

China’s missile test did not target any one Pacific nation – it was aimed at all of them, including Australia

Australia’s Pacific diplomacy is a proactive response to Beijing’s belligerence and Donald Trump’s dysfunction. But more must be done to deter...

11.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

The world is failing to curb carbon, and we may be close to a scorched earth tipping point

The years 2023 to 2025 were the three hottest on record. The effects of climate change may soon make many nations uninhabitable.

07.07.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

The world is failing to curb carbon, and we may be close to a scorched earth tipping point

The years 2023 to 2025 were the three hottest on record. The effects of climate change may soon make many nations uninhabitable.

07.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

The world is failing to curb carbon, and we may be close to a scorched earth tipping point

The years 2023 to 2025 were the three hottest on record. The effects of climate change may soon make many nations uninhabitable.

07.07.2026 20

The Age

Peter Hartcher

The world is failing to curb carbon, and we may be close to a scorched earth tipping point

The years 2023 to 2025 were the three hottest on record. The effects of climate change may soon make many nations uninhabitable.

07.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

It’s a winter of discontent for one political contender. It’s not Labor

Australian politics is in the chaotic phrase. The ALP, One Nation and the Coalition compete. One party will be flung into oblivion.

04.07.2026 30

The Age

Peter Hartcher

It’s a winter of discontent for one political contender. It’s not Labor

Australian politics is in the chaotic phrase. The ALP, One Nation and the Coalition compete. One party will be flung into oblivion.

04.07.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

It’s a winter of discontent for one political contender. It’s not Labor

Australian politics is in the chaotic phrase. The ALP, One Nation and the Coalition compete. One party will be flung into oblivion.

04.07.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

It’s a winter of discontent for one political contender. It’s not Labor

Australian politics is in the chaotic phrase. The ALP, One Nation and the Coalition compete. One party will be flung into oblivion.

04.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

It’s the unique hate that inflames all others, and Australia is failing to quell it

Getting rid of antisemitism is prerequisite for keeping all of us safe and our society functional.

30.06.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

It’s the unique hate that inflames all others, and Australia is failing to quell it

Getting rid of antisemitism is prerequisite for keeping all of us safe and our society functional.

30.06.2026 20

The Age

Peter Hartcher

It’s the unique hate that inflames all others, and Australia is failing to quell it

Getting rid of antisemitism is prerequisite for keeping all of us safe and our society functional.

30.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

It’s the unique hate that inflames all others, and Australia is failing to quell it

Getting rid of antisemitism is prerequisite for keeping all of us safe and our society functional.

30.06.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

It’s party time for these two teals. Now they must find some movers and shakers

Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party, Community Strong Australia. It marks another step in the restructuring of our...

27.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

It’s party time for these two teals. Now they must find some movers and shakers

Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party, Community Strong Australia. It marks another step in the restructuring of our...

27.06.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

It’s party time for these two teals. Now they must find some movers and shakers

Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party, Community Strong Australia. It marks another step in the restructuring of our...

27.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

It’s party time for these two teals. Now they must find some movers and shakers

Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party, Community Strong Australia. It marks another step in the restructuring of our...

27.06.2026 30

The Age

Peter Hartcher

This is the Australia that Pauline Hanson has been waiting for – a frightened country

The latest Lowy Institute poll helps explain why One Nation is gaining such traction among voters. Australians are in a dark and fearful mood.

23.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

This is the Australia that Pauline Hanson has been waiting for – a frightened country

The latest Lowy Institute poll helps explain why One Nation is gaining such traction among voters. Australians are in a dark and fearful mood.

23.06.2026 30

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

This is the Australia that Pauline Hanson has been waiting for – a frightened country

The latest Lowy Institute poll helps explain why One Nation is gaining such traction among voters. Australians are in a dark and fearful mood.

23.06.2026 30

The Age

Peter Hartcher

This is the Australia that Pauline Hanson has been waiting for – a frightened country

The latest Lowy Institute poll helps explain why One Nation is gaining such traction among voters. Australians are in a dark and fearful mood.

23.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Hanson likes to go after minorities. But she’s found two new and surprising targets

An emboldened Pauline Hanson has broadened her far-right agenda. Has she gone too far for her own political good?

20.06.2026 40

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Hanson likes to go after minorities. But she’s found two new and surprising targets

An emboldened Pauline Hanson has broadened her far-right agenda. Has she gone too far for her own political good?

20.06.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Hanson likes to go after minorities. But she’s found two new and surprising targets

An emboldened Pauline Hanson has broadened her far-right agenda. Has she gone too far for her own political good?

20.06.2026 40

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Hanson likes to go after minorities. But she’s found two new and surprising targets

An emboldened Pauline Hanson has broadened her far-right agenda. Has she gone too far for her own political good?

20.06.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Trumped-up peace deal at the mercy of another nation, and it’s not Iran

Donald Trump wants the war with Iran to end because of the political damage it’s costing him at home. But America’s key ally in the Middle East...

16.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Trumped-up peace deal at the mercy of another nation, and it’s not Iran

Donald Trump wants the war with Iran to end because of the political damage it’s costing him at home. But America’s key ally in the Middle East...

16.06.2026 30

WA Today

Peter Hartcher