The idea that the use of force should be a last resort is at the core of the world’s security balance – and it’s being trashed.
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Malcolm Turnbull has called for the campaign against Islamic State to considerably improve its use of social media.
The government’s uncontested assessment of national interest and security often trumps the rule of domestic and international law, as well as Australia’s obligations under human rights treaties.
Despite all the media coverage, don’t expect any clear decisions on national tax reform on Friday. But we should see more progress on other issues, including domestic violence and violent extremism.
A frank debate about the causes of extremism and terrorism would acknowledge uncomfortable issues like the alienating impacts of racism, Islamophobia and Western military actions and foreign policy.
Cyberwarfare may be of growing importance, but some foes must be tackled with more low-tech weapons.
Paris police were able to use information found on a phone, but what details can be found that could tackle future attacks?
Talk of a ‘clash of civilisations’ and targeting refugees simply alienates the people the West needs to reach out to.
Less is often more – acting quickly in the wake of atrocities rarely leads to good laws.
After the terrorist atrocity, Western powers pledged to strike back at Islamic State. They will need to do more than rattle sabres.
We cannot ignore or underestimate the important role police can play in community-based efforts to tackle radicalisation and violent extremism.
Counter-radicalisation is only one part of nearly 20 very distinct areas of policy to combat terrorism. It is probably not the most effective by a long shot.
Much more can be done to protect Australia’s property market from international criminals seeking to wash their proceeds.
Young British Muslims are embroiled in a conundrum of non-belonging.
Apart from numerous worldwide threats including from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, the US is taking more notice of Africa due to the expansion of extremist organisations on the continent.
With Canada’s election campaign ramping up, Stephen Harper’s government has pummelled the opposition with a barrage of fearmongering.
The Channel programme is meant to protect children, but it could be breaching their rights.
The British PM admitted that some Muslims don’t feel they have a place in the UK.
Malcolm Turnbull has warned against overestimating the Islamic State threat and amplifying its significance, in a speech contrasting sharply with Tony Abbott’s declarations.
From July 1, schools have a legal duty to prevent pupils being radicalised.
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