Pearls and Irritations – Public policy journal
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WEBThe Deep State is running the USA, not the President. It doesn’t matter who the president is, the Deep State is running the USA. If you want to interpret American foreign policy its all about power as the central objective – and hegemony.
Politics - Pearls and Irritations
WEBA five-minute scroll. In our five-minute scroll on X: Julian Assange recognised as a political prisoner; shameful, divisive western media commentary; Iran strikes Israel’s most secure air base; Russian carpet bombs in Volchansk; Malcolm Turnbull speaks his mind on Peter Dutton, and Hong Kong anti-China groups awash with mystery cash.
John Menadue, Author at Pearls and Irritations
WEBJohn Menadue. John Menadue is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Pearls and Irritations. He was formerly Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet under Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser, Ambassador to Japan, Secretary of the Department of Immigration and CEO of Qantas.
About - Pearls and Irritations
WEBPearls and Irritations was founded by John Menadue, a former Secretary of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Ambassador to Japan, Secretary of Immigration and CEO of Qantas.
P&I thriving is up to us - Pearls and Irritations - John Menadue
WEBRev Dr Stephanie Dowrick (PhD, D.Min) is a writer and long-time social justice activist. She was co-founder and first MD of The Women's Press, London; has long been a contributor to Australian media, including "Inner Life" columnist for Good Weekend Magazine.
Pearls and Irritations – one year on. John Menadue
WEBJan 20, 2014 · I launched this blog in January last year. To date there have been 285 posts, just over 5 a week. I hope you have found some ‘pearls’ and been ‘irritated’ from time to time. Thank you for your support. I have enjoyed putting together stories that I believe are important for Australia’s future. I now Continue reading »
Summing up - Pearls and Irritations
WEBThe world and its people are facing serious local and global challenges. Climate change, economic instability, limits to free speech, threats to independent media reporting, and increasing social inequality all signal the breakdown of democratic systems across the …
Podcast - Pearls and Irritations
WEBAntisemitism, Zionism and the war in Gaza: Sara Dowse, Author. Sara Dowse, Northern Beaches resident and author, discusses the rise in antisemitism in the context of the Israel Gaza war and the ways in which the latest definitions of the term, including in Australia, are weaponised to silence opposition to, and consideration of, pathways to peace and justice by conflation with Zionism and lack ...
Public Policy - Pearls and Irritations
WEBSep 26, 2024 · RBA thinks unemployment queues are still too short – Weekly Roundup. Economists call for a cut in interest rates, but the RBA thinks the unemployment queues are still too short; the Greens and the ABC help launch a far-right political movement and land a blow on secularism; the case for disenfranchising men.