Australia

The Worst Deal Ever – Australia To Pay U.S. For Nuclear Insecurity

March 27, 2023 UNAC Editor Australia, China, Nuclear Weapons, US Foreign Bases, US Foreign Policy, Weapons Sales

by Bernhard, published on Moon of Alabama, March 15, 2023 Interesting analysis from Bernhard regarding the AUKUS Submarines deal. It would appear that Europe isn’t the only place where the U.S. is actively undermining allies for short term gain. [jb] In the last week’s review I mentioned the AUKUS deal. It was first announced in September 2021. Back then I[…]

‘End the War on Journalism and Free Assange’: Thousands Demand Release of WikiLeaks Founder

October 13, 2022 UNAC Editor Lawfare, Political Prisoners, Press Freedom

by Kenny Stancil, published on Common Dreams, October 8, 2022 Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange held a massive transatlantic protest on Saturday to demand freedom for the incarcerated journalist. In London, thousands of people formed a giant human chain around Britain’s parliament and called for Assange’s immediate release from the nearby maximum-security Belmarsh prison, where he has suffered for[…]

Canadian Labour Activists Oppose AUKUS, a New NATO in the Pacific

June 23, 2022 UNAC Editor Canada, China, Global Alliances, Nuclear Weapons, U.S. Aggression

by Ken Stone, published on The Canada Files, May 20, 2022 This is an excellent overview of AUKUS and the regional responses to it. Most of our readers are in the U.S. so unfortunately our government is responsible for this aggression against China, but it is interesting to see the numerous forces within Canadian society who object to efforts[…]

No To A New Monroe Doctrine In The Pacific

May 9, 2022 UNAC Editor Asia, China, New Cold War, Solomon Islands

by Carlos Martinez, published on Popular Resistance, May 8, 2022 The Anglo ruling classes have gone into a state of frenzy over a recently-signed security agreement between the People’s Republic of China and the Solomon Islands. Various people who had barely heard of the Solomon Islands just a few weeks ago are now expressing grave concern that this small sovereign[…]

US, Australia Alarmed Over China-Solomon Islands Security Deal

April 26, 2022 UNAC Editor Asia Pivot, Australia, China

by Uriel Araujo, published on InfoBRICS, April 22, 2022 A new security agreement has been signed between China and the Solomon Islands: it could allow Beijing to send military and police personnel, and open the door to a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific the US, Australia and New Zealand claim. The Solomon Islands, who take their name from[…]

After Assange’s Espionage Act Indictment, Police Move Against More Journalists for Publishing Classified Material

June 10, 2019 UNAC Editor Journalism, Whistleblowers

photo by Mark Verch, Flikr by Joe Lauria, Published on Consortium News, June 5, 2019 Less than two months after the arrest of journalist Julian Assange, and two weeks after his indictment under the Espionage Act, emboldened governments have sent the police after journalists who’ve challenged the state. Joe Lauria reports. following the arrest and Espionage Act indictment of Julian[…]

Pilger Excoriates Media on Assange

August 11, 2018 Judith Bello Censorship and Propaganda, The War at Home, Whistleblowers

By Dennis J. Bernstein and Randy Credico, from Flashpoints radio show, originally in print on Consortium News DB: John, what is the latest we know about how Julian Assange is being treated and his current state? John Pilger: His state of health is just about the same, as I understand it. He needs medical attention, the kind of treatment you[…]