Military
Activists say military deal with Indonesia ignores human rights
The leaders of the Indonesian and Australian governments held further talks today in Darwin. Many issues have been discussed at......
Philippines peace activists call for scrutiny of Australian military deal
As the United States starts to shift the focus of its global military presence towards the Asia Pacific region, countries......
Could we see military intervention in Syria?
Following Australia’s lead a number of Western Nations have expelled Syrian diplomats and are holding talks to discuss what other......
Afghanistan withdrawal 2013
The announcement that NATO allies will withdraw troops from Afghanistan starting from the middle of next year has been met......
No easy path to Afghanistan transition: ex-soldier
World leaders have gathered in Chicago for tomorrow’s NATO summit to discuss Afghanistan’s future after the withdrawal of international troops......
Speculation runs wild over proposed Cocos Islands US drones base
The Cocos Islands are a tiny and isolated archipelago more known as a tourist destination than a military hub. However,......
Protestors lose patience with the military in the leadup to Egypt’s elections
With scheduled elections in Egypt just one week away, protestors have again taken over Cairo’s Tahrir square, demanding that the......
Oxfam calls for end to military incursions targeting Al-Shabaab
Witnesses along the drought-stricken Ethiopian-Somali border have reported that hundreds of Ethiopian troops have entered Somalia, heavy weaponry in tow.......
Concerns over local impacts of Darwin US military base
Later this week Prime Minister Julia Gillard and US president Barack Obama will officially announce plans to establishment of a......
Rogue soldier or Taliban plot?
An Afghan National Army soldier is on the run after he shot and wounded the three Australians yesterday. The soldier......