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Articles by Greg Barton
Not stopping 9/11 was catastrophic but bigger mistakes came later
The September 11 2001 terrorist attacks were unlike anything the world had seen before. For America, and the watching world, September 11 (or 9/11) seemed most like a Pearl Harbor moment – a devastating surprise attack by a distant enemy that demanded a response. But here the distant enemy was not a nation state in the middle of war, it was a ragtag collection of rebels living in mountain hideouts, long underestimated and widely misunderstood.
Backed into a corner by Iran, Trump may resort to more reckless escalation
In a moment of brazen hubris in the Oval Office last year, US President Donald Trump railed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He accused Zelenskyy of not being thankful for US support in Ukraine’s existential struggle against invading Russian forces, and famously told him: “You don’t have the cards”. By Greg Barton for The Conversation Now, more than a year later, it is Trump who doesn’t have a winning hand in his standoff with Iran.
Trump has no good escalation options left against Iran
In a moment of brazen hubris in the Oval Office last year, US President Donald Trump railed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He accused Zelensky of not being thankful for US support in Ukraine’s existential struggle against invading Russian forces, and famously told him: “You don’t have the cards.” Now, more than a year later, it is Trump who doesn’t have a winning hand in his standoff with Iran.
‘Good neighbours are essential’: the history behind the Indonesia-Australia security treaty
Indonesia and Australia signed a landmark bilateral security treaty last week. But from the outset, Australia has enjoyed warm relations with its giant neighbour. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was expansive in his sentiments about the “watershed” bilateral security treaty announced with Indonesia last week: “Australia’s relationship with Indonesia is based on friendship, trust, mutual respect and a shared commitment to peace and stability in our region.
The history behind the landmark Indonesia-Australia defense treaty
A ustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was expansive in his sentiments about the “watershed” bilateral security treaty announced with Indonesia this week. “Australia’s relationship with Indonesia is based on friendship, trust, mutual respect and a shared commitment to peace and stability in our region. This treaty is a recognition from both our nations that the best way to secure that peace and stability is by acting together,” Albanese said.
Cronos (CRON) Observes Budding Growth in Cannabis Market, Announces Expansion of GrowCo
PRISM Emerging Cannabis Index company Cronos Group, Inc. (CRON) has announced an expansion of the company through GrowCo in which, Cronos owns 50% of. This investment will be funded by an additional credit facility through Cronos as it intends to aid in the expansion of GrowCo’s cannabis facility due to increased global cannabis demand.
Magnite (MGNI) Prepares for Take Off and Partners with United (UAL) to Provide Advertising Solution for Inflight Personal Entertainment
PRISM AdTech and Media Index company, Magnite (MGNI) who is also the largest independent sell-side advertising company, has announced it will power the delivery of advertising on United Airlines’ (UAL) inflight personal device entertainment platform. Most recently, United launched Kinective Media which provides advertisers the ability to reach travelers through the airline’s inflight personal entertainment platform.
Why ISIS-K has Russia in its terrorist sights
It appears almost certain the brutal assault on a Russian crowd settling down to watch a rock concert in Moscow on Friday night was an Islamist terrorist attack. At least 133 people were left dead and scores more were injured after gunmen with automatic weapons stormed the Crocus City Hall in Moscow and opened fire, triggering a stampede. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, initially through its Amaq media channel and then directly.
Across Indonesia, Australia and the world, is the terrorism threat over? - Greg Barton
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Indonesia, and the Great Unrealised Opportunity for Deep Partnership
The Albanese Labor government has certainly come to power in interesting times. It faces myriad substantial challenges, as well as opportunities. There are few quick fixes – most of what needs doing is difficult and requires investing for the long term if challenges are to become opportunities. Soaring energy prices defy easy answers but accelerating the pivot to renewables promises manifold benefits.
Will Albanese embrace or rebuff the Quad?
Extreme weather events are the new normal. The use of nuclear weapons by Vladimir Putin’s Russian military is now an unthinkable possibility. And Xi Jinping’s China, our largest trading partner and rising superpower is pulling down the shutters. So no pressure then, for our freshly-minted 31st prime minister as he flies into the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Tokyo this week.
Australia is fated, whether we like it or not, to live in interesting times, having entered, as one prominent observer puts it, a “decade of living dangerously.” He is speaking of the very high probability of entering into some form of open military conflict with China, most likely precipitated by a sharp escalation in Beijing’s efforts to reunify Taiwan with the mainland. Even without this particular acute threat, Australia faces enormous dangers on multiple fronts.
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