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How the Royal Commission should define antisemitism
How the Royal Commission should define antisemitism
By Gareth Evans
Drawn from his submission to the Royal Commission, Gareth Evans argues for a definition of antisemitism that protects Jewish Australians without suppressing legitimate criticism of Israel.
Who restrains power when power refuses restraint? – Message from the Editor
New ‘G Minus 2’ order, Trump red-line test, and sea’s real battles – Asian Media Report
Gaza: from genocide to engineering genocide
How big is the wolf? China in the Pacific
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