The Milburn review presents itself as a plan to help young people into work, but Dr DYLAN MURPHY argues it is laying the groundwork for a harsher benefits regime
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A new cold war against China must be seen in historical context
Beijing’s caution over Japanese political intentions is no matter of ‘mere history’ – the events of 75 years ago remain relevant today, writes BEN CHACKO
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who has signed new military agreements with Australia aimed at China, has a long record of denying Japanese war crimes
Campaigners from across the continent will gather in Brussels on June 14 to oppose Europe’s accelerating militarisation and cuts to public services, write MAGGIE SIMPSON and BOB ORAM of No Cold War Britain
National co-ordinator for General Strike 100, HENRY FOWLER, continues his nationwide tour of partner organisations by visiting the Modern Records Centre at Warwick University
GEOFF BOTTOMS recalls meeting Fidel Castro in the ’90s after joining a Pastors for Peace caravan to Cuba, and reflects on how international support is still vital to help the island withstand economic warfare
The Ivors Academy’s hike in entry fees could turn this respected peer-assessed event into an exclusive preserve for those wealthy enough to compete, warns BEN LUNN
Peter Murrell’s weakness for the allure of prestige goods is symptomatic of modern consumer culture, says MATT KERR
LAST week, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian counterpart Scott Morrison agreed to deepen military co-operation.
Coming shortly after Australia’s new military agreements with India, another US ally, this was bound to rattle China.
Japan has shown mixed feelings towards the growing confrontation between Washington and Beijing.
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