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9/11 anniversary: democracy was not doomed to fail in Afghanistan – the US did not live up to its promises
AFTER the signing of the Munich Agreement in 1938 that allowed Nazi Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia, Winston Churchill spoke of the fate of that country in a powerful speech in the House of Commons: Silent, mournful, abandoned, broken, Czechoslovakia recedes into the darkness. The same could now be said of Afghanistan, 25 years after the September 11 attacks and subsequent US invasion that forever changed the country.
9/11 anniversary: democracy was not doomed to fail in Afghanistan – the US did not live up to its promises
By William Maley, Emeritus Professor, Australian National University After the signing of the Munich agreement in 1938 that allowed Nazi Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia, Winston Churchill spoke of the fate of that country in a powerful speech in the House of Commons: Silent, mournful, abandoned, broken, Czechoslovakia recedes into the darkness. The same could… Read complete article © The Conversation -
9/11 anniversary: democracy was not doomed to fail in Afghanistan – the US did not live up to its promises
After the signing of the Munich agreement in 1938 that allowed Nazi Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia, Winston Churchill spoke of the fate of that country in a powerful speech in the House of Commons: Silent, mournful, abandoned, broken, Czechoslovakia recedes into the darkness. The same could now be said of Afghanistan, 25 years after the September 11 attacks and subsequent US invasion that forever changed the country.
When institutions fuel conflict or cooperation: lessons from Afghanistan and PNG
In a new Development Policy Centre discussion paper, we examine how institutional design shapes patterns of cooperation, competition and conflict in developing countries, focusing on civil service administration in Afghanistan (2001-2021) and Papua New Guinea since independence in 1975. A central message of our research is that institutions are not neutral containers of governance. They create incentives.
Australia and Japan double down on their vision for the region: more weapons, more fossil fuels
On Monday this week, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made her first official visit to Australia since taking office, attending the Australia-Japan Annual Leaders’ Meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The two leaders signed multiple new agreements, including increasing defence cooperation and strengthening energy security.
Shorter America This Week: The past is never past; Great (bad) men; Magical thinking
This week, the Trump-aligned Supreme Court finally destroyed the 1965 Voting Rights Act – the crowning achievement of the Civil Rights movement. That decision will have an enormous impact on American democracy. Yet, it’s already fallen out of the news cycle.
It’s not me, it’s you – Australians are ready to break up with Trump’s America
Australia has long been one of America’s closest and most reliable friends. That means we can see the Trump administration for what it is. More than half of Australians now believe that President Donald Trump is a greater threat to global security than Russian President Vladimir Putin (17%) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (16%).
Supreme Court guts voting rights as Iran war support hits new low
Skip to main content 160 years after the American Civil War, the Confederacy is ascendent. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss the Trump administration’s withdrawal of troops from Germany, why the United States is losing its war on Iran, and the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act. This episode was recorded on Monday 4 May. The latest Vantage Point essay, Rich Kid Poor Kid: The Battle for Public Education by Jane Caro, is available now for $19.95.
Correspondents' dinner attacked, MAGA confronts midterms
Skip to main content Violence is a feature of American democracy. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis reflects on yet another appalling yet unsurprising act of political violence in the United States, before Mother Jones journalist James West joins the show to discuss the midterm elections and whether real fractures are emerging in the MAGAverse. This episode was recorded on Thursday 23 April Australian time.
Shorter America This Week: Madman theory, continued; Deeper derangement; International solidarity
OPINION Following a letter of demand from the extremist Taliban, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has moved to shut down the Afghan Embassy in Canberra from 1 July 2026. How this could serve any Australian ‘national interest’ remains a complete mystery. WHAT'S NEW US allies are being forced to rethink their security and economic ties as Donald Trump lashes out at his geopolitical rivals and traditional partners.
Closing Afghanistan’s embassy serves no Australian interest
Australia’s decision to close the Afghan Embassy risks aiding the Taliban, undermining diaspora communities, and weakening future diplomatic options in a volatile region. Following a letter of demand from the Taliban, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has moved to shut down the Afghan Embassy in Canberra from 1 July 2026. How this could serve any Australian ‘national interest’ remains a complete mystery.
Australia’s “deep concern” at multilayered persecution of Afghanistan’s Hazaras
The House of Representatives in the Australian Parliament this week accepted an important motion dealing with the serious threats to human rights in Afghanistan. The motion was endorsed in speeches by members of the Australian Labor Party, the Liberal Party, and the Nationals. Treasurer Jim Chalmers was present for the discussion.
Who belongs in the Senate? • William Maley
Who belongs in the Senate? Pauline Hanson is wrong and Fatima Payman right about the question of eligibility This has not been a great year for Pauline Hanson. On 1 November her actions were the subject of a lacerating judgement from Justice Andrew Stewart in the Federal Court case of Faruqi v. Hanson.
Is a Kia E-Stinger on the way?
Documents have leaked out on The Korean Car Blog that suggests the next-generation EV platform that the Hyundai Motor Group is working on will make its Kia debut under an all-electric Kia Stinger replacement called the EV8. Code named "GT1" like the trim of the gas-powered Stinger, the new vehicle will ride on the new "eM" platform that will eventually replace the current E-GMP platform used under the Kia EV6, Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, and Genesis GV60.
Will You Buy an Auto Without Android Auto or Apple Carplay?
An interesting force is happening in the auto industry, and it comes down to supporting or not supporting the use of Android Auto / Apple Carplay. This feature which is pretty standard across the internal combustion auto's (ICE) is only found on a select group of electrical vehicles (EVs) as the global auto industry has chosen to move to a Qualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis running the Android operating system.
ChatGPT Will Soon Be in New Volkswagens :Comments
At the start of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Volkswagen will show off something interesting. Volkswagen will integrate ChatGPT into its existing IDA voice assistant. This will be offered on vehicles such as the ID electric vehicles, Tiguan, and Passat. Open AI's ChatGPT won't replace what Volkswagen currently offers. Instead, it will be utilized as a backup assistant if Volkswagen's IDA doesn't have an answer.
The Consul: An Insider Account from Australia's Diplomatic Frontline. By Ian Kemish. St Lucia: University of Queensland Press, 2022. AU$32.99 pb. ISBN: 9780702263491.
BOOK REVIEW The Consul: An Insider Account from Australia's Diplomatic Frontline. By Ian Kemish. St Lucia: University of Queensland Press, 2022. AU$32.99 pb. ISBN: 9780702263491. First published: 18 September 2023 No abstract is available for this article.
The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan
The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan Hardback | Jun 2023 | Hurst Publishers | 9781787388017 | 304pp | 216x138mm | GEN | AUD$49.99, NZD$57.99 The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 was the result of declining active support for the government, and of waste and inefficiency in aid delivery. Yet, while corrosive, these problems were not in themselves sufficient to have brought about a collapse.
Diplomatic Engagement with the Taliban: A Path Forward or a Black Hole?
Filed under: Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Extremism, Foreign Aid/Foreign Assistance, Humanitarianism, NGOs, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), Taliban, United States, Women's Rights Afghanistan remains in the news, with U.S. congressional hearings shedding plenty of heat, but also some light, on the circumstances surrounding the exit of the United States and the collapse of the Afghan Republic in 2021. On Feb.
Ram Smashes Range Anxiety with their Ram 1500 REV
At New York International Auto Show today, Ram unveiled the all-new Ram 1500 REV truck. The version released today is all-electric and available in 350-mile or 500-mile configurations. Later, a REV XR version with an onboard regenerator will be offered to allow even greater distances.
Ford Brings Artificial Intelligence to Towing
Ford is taking the frustration out of lining up to your trailer. At the New York Auto Show today, Ford will unveil Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, an A.I. powered driver's assist technology that uses machine learning to automatically line the truck up to the trailer. From distances of up to approximately 20 feet, the system uses the rear camera and two corner radar units to control the truck's speed, steering, and braking while the driver monitors the progress.
Kia Reveals Full Details on EV9, Reshaping SUV User Experience
The Kia EV9, their first three-row seating electric SUV was released revealing a fresh thinking, design and technology for the sector and should spearhead the brands rapid transformation to a sustainable mobility solutions provider for the EV era. 640037.mp4 The EV9 is based on the Kia E-GMP or Electric Global Modular Platform and is targeted to have an all-electric range of over 541 km or 336 miles.
Polestar SUV, Third EV is the Start of a Much Bigger EV Story
Polestar, a racing team that became a subsidiary of Volvo and got it's freedom by selling the parent company to a Chinese owner Geely became a new IPO'd EV company Reveals their third model, an SUV as well as announcing Model 4 & 5. Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish electric performance car brand determined to improve society by using design and technology to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility.
Jeep's 57th Annual Easter Jeep Safari At Moab, Utah Has New Concepts Collection
Jeep's 57th Anual Easter Jeep Safari reveals an impressive lineup of Easter Jeep Safari Concepts.
Forever Battery for EVs, Is It a Reality That Promises Big Change?
One could do a basic internet search and come up with plenty of stories on the top 8, Top 10 or Top 12 solid state battery companies in 2023. Here at Cheers and Gears we have done 9 such stories covering College Research turned into Battery Startup's that all have their own take on the ultimate Forever battery of Solid State design. What is a solid-state battery and why is it considered a Forever battery?
All-New Ford Taurus Everyone Wants and North America Will Not Get
Over the last couple of decades Ford's flagship mid-size Saloon sedan has been enjoying unprecedented popularity with a triple digit year over year growth and particular huge growth in the Middle East.
Hyundai Updates the Sonata
Hyundai today released images of their latest Hyundai Sonata refresh for 2024. This is a rather quick turnaround as the current Hyundai Sonata was released in 2019 as a 2020 model. This could be the last hurrah for the Sonata because it is rumored that Hyundai will ax the Sonata nameplate at the end of this run. While the current Sonata is one of the more handsome designs in the dwindling sedan market, Hyundai felt the refresh was necessary to bring the Sonata in line with their EV lineup.
Tesla Has Nothing On Ford and their Next Generation Electric Truck-Project T3
Ford announced today March 24th, 2023, that their all-new Mega-Campus BlueOval City being built in West Tennessee, is taking shape and with it is the next-gen Ford electric truck, code named Project T3, which will go into production there in 2025 as a 2026 model. This R&D and assembly line campus will be capable of producing 500,000 electric pickups per year.
LG 800V Wireless Battery Management System (BMS) Available
Today's electric vehicles (EV) all have battery management systems, these systems are either the old 400V system such as Mercedes-Benz uses or new 800V systems that General Motor and Hyundai / Kia uses. Depending on the size of the EV such as a subcompact where you have 66lbs of wiring from the battery pack to the controllers or a full-size EV where you can have 198lbs of wiring or more, wiring is an area that contributes mass to the overall weight of the EV.
Final Collectors Edition of the Sixth Generation Camaro Revealed
Starting January 2024, the final sixth generation Camaros will come off the assembly line at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant. Available in coupe or convertible versions, this latest generation will come in the traditional RS, SS and ZL1 packages. Chevrolet has announced that this 6th generation collectors edition will offer Magnetic Ride Control on the SS and ZL1 1LE editions. The 1LE is a track-focused package giving one a street-legal, track ready 650 hp Camaro.
World Premiere of ID.2all Shows VW is Serious About EVs for Everyone!
German based Volkswagen revealed their global EV the ID.2all that is expected to be the cost leading EV beating Tesla their biggest EV competitor to offering a coming entry level EV for the masses. The company has stated that the ID.2all is spacious like a Golf and affordable like the Polo with a range of 450 KM or 280 Miles of range on a single charge. This newest addition to the ID family will be built on the new MEB platform.
Ford of Europe Introduces All-New All-Electric Explorer Built in Europe
Today Ford of Europe has revealed the start of their commitment to the European auto market by focusing on an all-new all-electric SUV. The Ford Explorer is a bold new EV that combines German engineering with American style. Using the agreed MEB platform from VW, Ford of Europe had their German Engineering team build from the ground up this mid-size crossover that seats five adults in two rows with space for the family gear for the next road adventure.
Dodge Last Call of the Charger/Challenger 2023 product line revealed!
Dodge had teaser commercials leading up to all 7 limited production Chargers/Challengers for the final 2023 calendar year. Everyone of these cars are street legal even the all new ultimate, more powerful Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. Lets get to the meat and potatoes as they say of the Demon 170 straight from their press release.
2023 GLC SUV is the LifeStyle SUV for Americans According to Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz has announced the all-new GLC SUV for sale and highlighted the following: Combining elegant design with sporty driving performance Electrified mild hybrid powertrain Extensive suite of standard features Latest generation of MBUX infotainment system with expanded functionality The all-new GLC SUV will com in two core models, GLC 300 SUV and GLC 300 4MATIC SUV. There will be two uplevel trims available; Exclusive and Pinnacle.
Commemorating 20 Years of V-Series Performance
20 years ago, Cadillac made a bold move coming out with their V-Series of performance sedans that according to Global Vice President of Cadillac Rory Harvey continues to resonate well with customers. Quote: “From the racetrack to the road, V-Series has transformed Cadillac and helped redefine performance luxury for thousands of enthusiasts.
Kie EV9 SUV Revealed Fusing Progressive Bold Design with Authentic SUV Character
The EV9 Concept revealed in 2022 brought plenty of interest to global consumers. Today, March 15th, 2023, Kia reveals the production EV9 SUV to the world. 20073_2024_EV9_Unveiling_Video.mp4 Kia started with the following 5 bullet points about the EV9.
LIGHTSHIP, The EV Answer for Camping Trailers!
Moving road trips to the electric age. — Lightship (lightshiprv.com) Preserving the planet while exploring new corners of the planet is the bold vision of Lightship RVs. Lightship first RV is the L1 travel trailer. The company was launched March 8th, 2023, to the public, by co-founders Ben Parker and Toby Kraus who both worked for Tesla on various projects till the Pandemic.
GM's Ultra Cruise ADAS To Debut On Cadillac CELESTIQ With View 360
This story actually starts back in January 2022 at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas where GM CEO Mary Barra revealed that the Cadillac CELESTIQ, the Halo top of the line car for Cadillac would debut the next generation of Super Cruise, Ultra Cruise.
Scout Motors, A New Beginning for the 21st Century
Scout, originally was a product line of International Harvester, which merged into Navistar International and then via the purchase of Navistar International by Traton Truck division, part of the Volkswagen family. Ownership of the Scout product line has given VW the ability to bring back a focused EV division of desire by North American Consumers. The Scout product line started in 1961 with the Scout 80 pickup truck and continued with Scout products till 1980.
KIA EV9 Will It Be The First To Market A Full Size EV SUV?
The Korean Herald News outlet is reporting that South Koreas second-largest automaker Kia will start production of their full-size EV9 SUV in the first half of 2023 after Kia's labor union (Korean Metal Workers) and Kia management fame to agreement on production, strategy and future employment security. According to the new source, the Kia EV9 will be produced at the company's Gwangmyeong factory in Gyeonggi Province. The EV9 SUV is expected to officially start taking pre-orders in April.
Nissan Is-All-In on EVs, Including Delivery Via EV Semi's
Nissan is wanting to re-enforce that they have been a major EV auto supplier and is encompassing even more today by having clean delivery of EVs from the port to the dealership. The first delivery of the Nissan Ariya EVs was to Downey Nissan in LA. Nissan in collaboration with Nikola and Kenworth will be using the first of their EV Class 8 Semi trucks for hauling their EV autos to dealerships. Both Nikola and Kenworth will provide the trucks that will pull traditional car haulers.
KIA EV9 Will It Be The First To Market A Full Size SUV?
The Korean Herald News outlet is reporting that South Koreas second-largest automaker Kia will start production of their full-size EV9 SUV in the first half of 2023 after Kia's labor union (Korean Metal Workers) and Kia management fame to agreement on production, strategy and future employment security. According to the new source, the Kia EV9 will be produced at the company's Gwangmyeong factory in Gyeonggi Province. The EV9 SUV is expected to officially start taking pre-orders in April.
Eating Our Way To A Greener Battery VIA Shellfish
University of Maryland, director of Materials Innovation and lead author of the paper seems to think we can have a greener planet and healthier life by using shell fish or more specifically the Chitin that is found in the shellfish. Crabs are among just one of the many shellfish that not just Americans, but pretty much the global population loves to eat leaving tons and tons of shellfish for the garbage dump until now.
Buick Quietly Releases 2024 Encore GX
Buicks press release says that the Encore GX is North America's most popular vehicle now with an updated interior, new tech and a brands new face / logo. Welcome to the first ever Buick Encore GX Avenir CUV. This blue top ranked CUV by J.D. Power Initial Quality Study continues Buick's standard for high-quality engineering and craftsmanship. The Buick Wildcat EV concept introduced the world to this new front fascia design language.
Project Thunderball bringing Sexy Back to Cars EV Style
Coupe or Convertible, your choice in what could easily be a 21st century Bond car. April 2022 Wiesmann revealed a Thunderball Concept EV to considerable excitement. This car features a classic two-seat, rear-wheel drive layout and lightweight carbon fibre construction, delivering performance, responsiveness, and engagement that enthusiasts demand.
IONBLOX Pushing the Limits of Solid-State Battery Density
Revolution is never easy on any human population and yet the revolution that IONBLOX has for global humanity is truly evolutionary in both to the air and land movement of humans. Who is IONBLOX? Founded in 2017, IONBLOX (Formerly known as Zenlabs Energy) is a next-generation energy company transforming the future of mobility be it by land or air.
2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport Debut at the Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto show has started off on a busy streak of reveals and announcements and Volkswagen is no exception. VW was proud to announce their refreshed seven and five-seater SUVs, offering enhanced technology, upgraded interiors designs and materials and a livelier powertrain.
2024 Cadillac LYRIQ
Welcome to the 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ and all the details about the new and enhanced features. A bullet list to make it simple to see all the changes. Tech and Sport trims join Luxury, expanding the LYRIQ lineup and adding more choices for customers.
20th Anniversary Editions of 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and Wrangler Rubicon 392
Jeep has always been associated with the great outdoors and in 1941 the Willy was born into this world focused on a mission of War. Jeep opened up the 2023 Chicago auto show with a product reveal of the 20th anniversary edition of the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 392. This time the mission is performance fun in the great outdoors.
The Goddess is Back at Cadillac
Representing the brand's grace and spirt of unsurpassed swiftness and power, the Cadillac Goddess adorned the hoods of most models from 1930 through 1956 and appeared on the 1959 Eldorado Brougham. William N. Schnell of Ternstedt Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of General Motors is the person responsible for the GM brightwork. He designed the Cadillac Goddess between 1928 and 1929.
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