by Leah Farrall, Australia | Jun 21, 2015 | Monitor
Had enough of the Australian Prime Minister’s counter terrorism huffy puffy? I have. I’ve seen Post-it Notes containing more useful insight and strategy than what is being offered up by our PM and by extension his government. So in the spirit of that...
by Leah Farrall, Australia | Jun 10, 2015 | Monitor
I have just created a new page to house an extended series my colleague and I authored and from which we’ve drawn for a range of works. With my colleague Nick’s permission I’ve put a copy up here because this really is an important issue that just...
by raffaellopantucci | Jun 11, 2014 | Monitor
A piece for a new outlet, War on the Rocks, an online magazine established by some friends formerly of the London War Studies community now in Washington. Good resource with a great roster of writers. The piece offers some thoughts on Mehdi Nemmouche and his alleged...
by Leah Farrall, Australia | Mar 13, 2013 | Monitor
I found this guidance note on the ABC’s website; it’s about differentiating analysis from opinion. Although it’s predominantly for a TV medium, it struck home a little, particularly in the last two points… Typically, ‘analysis’ – •...
by Leah Farrall, Australia | Jun 5, 2012 | Monitor
First, I’ll believe it when al Qaeda acknowledges it. This of course won’t stop the chest beating celebrating his killing. And if he has in fact been killed, I wonder if those who think this is a victory (and those supporting the strategy of...