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Donald Rothwell

The Guardian

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Australia’s timid response to the US and Israel’s attack on Iran risks being seen as complicity

International law matters when it comes to something as significant as a widescale military assault on a territory of another state, resulting in the...

02.03.2026 9

The Guardian

Donald Rothwell

The 23 Australian children stuck in Syria are not responsible for their parents. They need our government’s support to return

Ever since news broke that 34 Australians were leaving Roj camp in north-east Syria to travel to Australia, their status and travel plans have been at...

24.02.2026 9

The Guardian

Donald Rothwell

The US violated international law in Venezuela. These are the questions Australia must now ask

05.01.2026 40

The Guardian

Donald Rothwell

Sanction Israel and recognise Palestine: here are the steps Australia should take next on Gaza

28.07.2025 10

The Guardian

Donald Rothwell

Australia must stand firm in its support for a rules-based order and reject any US requests for military aid

23.06.2025 10

The Guardian

Donald Rothwell

The UK has spoken out against the ‘monstrous’ human catastrophe in Gaza. Why won’t Australia do more?

21.05.2025 6

The Guardian

Donald Rothwell

What’s the idea behind Trump’s shocking new Gaza proposal?

06.02.2025 10

The Guardian

Donald Rothwell

Trump’s Gaza proposal crosses a red line. The Albanese government must reject it

06.02.2025 20

The Guardian

Donald Rothwell