We’re playing catch-up on our response to Iran
December 13, 2022 | Colin Rubenstein
Recently, a consensus has finally been developing among Western governments about the hostile intentions and rogue behaviour of the Iranian regime.
Australia’s inaction on Iran sends a dangerous message to China
November 16, 2022 | Oved Lobel
Australia has a moral and strategic imperative to join its allies in punishing Iran not only for its domestic crackdown, but for its material aid to Russia in killing Ukrainians, as well. This will not only provide practical help for Iranian protesters and Ukrainian civilians, but it will send a powerful message that Australia is willing to stand up for its principles and act in concert with like-minded countries.
A scandalous World Cup
November 16, 2022 | Tzvi Fleischer
Scandalously, this year’s FIFA World Cup will kick off in Qatar on Nov. 21. I say “scandalously” for a number of reasons.
A deep dive into the Israeli election results
November 10, 2022 | Ahron Shapiro
For better or for worse, Israel has ended the cycle of political instability that led to five elections in four years. With the results in hand, we know how we’ve arrived at Netanyahu’s impending coalition, but what does it mean for Israeli society and its place on the world stage?
Australia should assist the struggling women of Iran
November 8, 2022 | Tammy Reznik
Women around the world, including in Australia, have united in solidarity with Iranian women, staging mass protests, using the hashtag #Mahsa Amini. These efforts, whilst powerful and commendable, are not substantive enough to put the necessary pressure on the Iranian government.
Israeli elections – Colin Rubenstein on Sky News’ Bolt Report
November 4, 2022
The main reason is the people wanted [Netanyahu], although the result was surprisingly close. His block of parties, you know, only got probably 8-9,000 more votes than the other block. But the other block was much more fragmented and fractious
Good or bad? Benjamin Netanyahu likely to regain power in Israel – AIJAC’s Ran Porat on Ticker News
November 3, 2022
Dr Ran Porat from Monash University spoke to Ticker News with some exclusive analysis of the Israeli election.
Benjamin Netanyahu expected to return to power in Israel – Ehud Yaari on ABC News 24
November 3, 2022
Supporters of the former Israeli prime minister are already celebrating his possible return a year after he was ousted from power
AIJAC’s Ahron Shapiro on ABC NewsRadio: ‘Personal security’ concerns motivated voters
November 2, 2022 | Ahron Shapiro
AIJAC Senior Policy Analyst Ahron Shapiro discusses the early Israeli election returns and the reasons behind Binyamin Netanyahu’s likely victory with Glen Bartholomew on ABC NewsRadio.
AIJAC’s Ran Porat interviewed about the Israeli election and its potential implications on 2GB radio
November 1, 2022 | Ran Porat
AIJAC’s Ran Porat discusses the upcoming Israeli election and its potential implications for the Middle East and Australia with Bill Woods on 2GB.
Australian reversal on Jerusalem recognition misguided – Colin Rubenstein and Michael Rubin on Sky News
October 28, 2022
In separate appearances on Sky News Australia, AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein and visiting guest Dr Michael Rubin from the American Enterprise Institute offer their analyses of the Australian Government’s decision to reverse the previous government’s decision to recognise west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Rejecting West Jerusalem Step in the Wrong Direction
October 21, 2022 | Michael Rubin
While those seeking to revert Canberra’s recognition of West Jerusalem encourage Abbas’ intransigence, the issue goes beyond Jerusalem, especially after Abbas broke with the West, traveled to Moscow and offered full-throated endorsement of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
