Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1989, war-related deaths have declined dramatically; and since the Second Gulf War of 2003, war-related deaths have been at the lowest level in modern history. This may seem counter-intuitive. The media’s intensive coverage of the horrors of current conflicts give the impression that war is worse than…
Australia won’t become a food bowl to the world or Asia, but it can become the delicatessen to Asia if key issues facing farmers are addressed. Rabobank argued this case in its submission to Barnaby Joyce’s inquiry into agricultural competitiveness. Rabobank is a Dutch-based, cooperative bank that operates in 42 countries, with 92 branches in…
Of the European countries hit hardest by the global financial crisis (GFC), Ireland has proved to be one of the more economically resilient. Now it is establishing a development bank focused on building small to medium-sized enterprises. This move offers some lessons for Australia. Here are some reasons why. Enda Kenny, Prime Minister of Ireland…
Treasurer Joe Hockey could cut his infrastructure budget by $50 billion, while establishing an Infrastructure Finance Corporation to put hundreds of billions into developing the nation’s infrastructure. The Treasurer’s heavy cuts in the recent federal Budget are aimed at reducing the budget deficit and overall government debt. It’s proving extremely unpopular, with the ALP well…
