Articles for category: Global Economy & Trade, Historical Perspectives, LemonTree Press, where we press into the complexities of Politics, Policies, Society, History, and Economy, Political Systems & Ideologies,

The Great Military Misadventure: Eisenhower’s Warning, America’s Wars, and the Myth of Success

Televised Wars and Forgotten Lessons I can remember watching live TV in 1991 as the USA launched Operation Desert Storm—the first Gulf War. Led by the theatrically nicknamed “Stormin’ Schwarzkopf,” the spectacle of war unfolded like a made-for-TV movie. For a month, the bombing campaign transfixed global audiences and ended in a ceasefire. It was ...

The Rise and Erosion of the Welfare State: A Social Contract Under Siege (Again)

By Our Public Goods Correspondent, Still Fighting for Bulk-Billed Dignity The erosion of the welfare state is more than policy drift—it’s a dismantling of a hard-won social contract. The belief that society should care for its most vulnerable is ancient—rooted in faith, morality, and history. But the modern welfare state, as a state-backed promise of ...

The Coalition’s Desperate Election Campaign: Policy Chaos and Trump-Lite Posturing

The Coalition election campaign in Australia is entering its final weeks in disarray. Polls continue to slide, and the Liberals and Nationals appear directionless. Their approach has been marked by policy reversals, unclear leadership, and public backlash. A Party Without a Plan The Coalition’s approach to policy has been nothing short of chaotic. Take their ...