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How to lose the war on terror: panic and feed Islamic State's narrative

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageSage advice.Reuters/Pascal Rossignol

Terrorism’s goal is principally psychological. So, in the wake of events like those in Paris, a good starting point is to refuse to take the bait and become victims to fear.

Such a mindset must break away from simplistic notions such as that another round of “tougher” laws will equate to greater...

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How can we best design housing for Australia's ageing population?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageAustralia’s current housing options are not future-proofed for its ageing population.shutterstock

Few older Australians actually live in non-private housing such as nursing homes. Data from the 2011 Census reveals that 94% of Australians who are 65 or older still live in private housing. More than half live with a partner and another quarter...

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Grattan on Friday: Turnbull jokes about communications failure over Darwin port, but no laughing matter to US

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageMalcolm Turnbull's trivialisation of the communications bungle over the 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin to a Chinese-owned company may not go down well with the US. EPA/Mast Irham

One can only speculate how the discussion would have gone if Tony Abbott had survived as prime minister long enough to meet Barack Obama during this week’s...

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