http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/section.asp?name=international Australia's e-journal of social and political debate en-au Copyright 2000-2009, National Forum susan@onlineopinion.com.au (Susan Prior) lachlan@onlineopinion.com.au (Lachlan Kuhn) 60 editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Fred Pearce) How the Chinese will make the Mekong more like the Murray http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9083 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9083 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:51:34 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=9083 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (James Phillips) The US should lead an international coalition to pressure Tehran to unclench its fist from around the throats of its own people. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9121 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9121 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:39:43 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=9121 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Reuben Brand) The ongoing war with the Taliban has nothing to do with freedom and democracy: it is a distraction. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9109 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9109 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:13:53 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=9109 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Brian Hennessy) Everything is controlled in China. There are no wild-cards in the Middle Kingdom, no mavericks and no 'Type A' personalities. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9108 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9108 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:41:33 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=9108 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Greg Barns) When it comes to economic growth potential, cultural influence and strategic importance, Latin America is front and centre of Australia’s future. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9074 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9074 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:16:06 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=9074 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Helle Dale) The potential of a tech-savvy approach to public diplomacy in Iran is not being realised by the US Government. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9089 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9089 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:18:55 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=9089 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Bashdar Ismaeel) The ruling elite in Iran have urged calm and tried to maintain control but the crisis threatens to divide the foundation of the Islamic Republic. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9081 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9081 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:30:01 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=9081 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Dilip Hiro) Whichever way the Iranian protests turn, President Barack Obama’s job is getting tougher. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9079 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9079 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:29:52 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=9079 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Manny Waks and Geoffrey Winn) The Israeli-Palestinian dispute is an endless quagmire: let Julia Gillard and her delegation judge Israel for themselves. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9076 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9076 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:16:16 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=9076 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Fawaz Gerges) Obama wows the Arab world by breaking new ground on the Israel-Palestine question. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9062 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9062 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:16:10 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=9062 On Line Opinion