Month: November 2017

This afternooon, a friend and I were taking a post-lunch walk down a thriving shopping district in Victoria Park. We were strolling casually on the pavement, discussing the perils of identity politics in the context of Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist famous for his views on postmodernism and contemporary conservatism. After crossing a set of … Continue reading Face Value.

Earlier this year, a trove of documents was leaked to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) regarding Australia's role in combating insurgents in Afghanistan. The source is unidentified, presumably for security reasons, but the ABC does not explicitly state that this is the case. Reporters Dan Oakes and Sam Clark are credited with a seven-part series … Continue reading SASR #2.

I came across a post on social media recently from ABC Perth regarding a current inquiry into the conduct of Australian Special Air Service Regiment personnel in Afghanistan. For a short and relatively recent summary, have a look at this article by The West Australian. In brief, the Australian government is investigating claims and allegations … Continue reading SASR.