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Charles is not my King

Charles is not my King
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Pearls and Irritations

Dennis Altman

King Charles’ US trip shows royalty’s soft power, even in times of war

King Charles’ US trip shows royalty’s soft power, even in times of war

While the US president has been at odds with the UK prime minister over Iran, the royals were able to bring the charm to Washington.

29.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Dennis Altman

UQP has cancelled a children’s book, citing antisemitism

UQP has cancelled a children’s book, citing antisemitism
27.04.2026 10

Pearls and Irritations

Dennis Altman

UQP has cancelled a children’s book illustrated by Matt Chun, citing antisemitism

UQP has cancelled a children’s book illustrated by Matt Chun, citing antisemitism

We live in an era that increasingly seeks to cancel authors for their political views, even when these views are not reflected in their creative...

23.04.2026 20

The Conversation

Dennis Altman

Tucker Carlson helped make Donald Trump and JD Vance. Could he be the next president?

MAGA mouthpiece and kingmaker Tucker Carlson was an early voice on the Mexico wall, Putin, Orban and South Africa – as well as RFK Jr and Tulsi...

11.03.2026 20

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Dennis Altman

What Australia’s past might teach Israel about its future

07.02.2026 10

Pearls and Irritations

Dennis Altman

Why the governor-general should not be the prime minister’s choice

05.02.2026 10

Pearls and Irritations

Dennis Altman

Best of 2025 - On Israel, Zionism and being Jewish

12.01.2026 20

Pearls and Irritations

Dennis Altman

Best of 2025 - The Liberal Party and Israel

06.01.2026 10

Pearls and Irritations

Dennis Altman

What does Labor actually stand for in the Albanese era?

28.11.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

Dennis Altman

Should Albanese ‘fight Tories’ harder? Or is blandness a safe bet in a fearful, populist world?

Sean Kelly’s Quarterly Essay asking what Labor stands for today focuses excessively on the prime minister, ignoring the wider party.

26.11.2025 20

The Conversation

Dennis Altman

Former Prince Andrew’s biographer predicts ‘lots more to come’, after years charting his vices

Even for those not interested in royal gossip, Andrew Lownie’s joint biography of former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson is a fascinating – and...

04.11.2025 20

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Dennis Altman

How damaging to the royal family is the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew?

The British royals are no strangers to scandals - and they are likely to be able to manage this one.

22.10.2025 20

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Dennis Altman

On Israel, Zionism and being Jewish

21.10.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

Dennis Altman

Our American obsession

09.10.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

Dennis Altman

The Liberal Party and Israel

08.09.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

Dennis Altman

The right has filled a void on antisemitism – leaving the Jewish left without a language to talk about it

Left-wing Jewish political journalist Rachel Shabi delivers a nuanced take on antisemitism, legitimate criticism of Israel and the role of race and...

05.08.2025 20

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Dennis Altman

The left-behind men who crave pride, battle shame – and voted for Trump

What is the gut-level appeal that saw Trump win two elections? One progressive researcher spent six years in America’s whitest, second-poorest...

07.04.2025 20

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Dennis Altman

Trump is interested in joining the Commonwealth. It’s not up to him – or even the king

Donald Trump has suggested the US might be interested in joining the Commonwealth. But would Trump’s America be welcome?

28.03.2025 20

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Dennis Altman