Sentiment in the West remains opposed to putting 'boots on the ground', which is understandable. Much harder to comprehend is the civilized world's tardiness in supporting the forces that have beaten ISIS and continue to do so

A Magoo-like myopia partly explains why some who should know better refuse to recognise that ISIS and the homegrown Muslim recruits who have flocked to its bloody banner represent a grave threat to Australia's security. The other factor is old fashioned anti-Americanism

Many Australians understandably want to do business and trade with China - an entirely reasonable idea - but it should not be done while turning a blind eye to China’s human rights abuses.

The publisher’s flyer that accompanied my review copy of Paul […]