Scott Davies, Author at Uncommon Ground

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Coalition in Crisis: Will Malcolm Turnbull survive?

November 9, 2017 Scott Davies 0

The ongoing dual citizenship saga is the latest in a series of crises which have imperilled Malcolm Turnbull’s position as Australian Prime Minister.

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Xi Jinping’s China: How Should the West Respond?

November 6, 2017 Scott Davies 1

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power at the recent Communist Party congress has significant implications for Western nations.

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Mass Shooting in Texas Church Kills Dozens

November 6, 2017 Scott Davies 1

At least 26 people confirmed dead after mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Wilson County, Texas. Attack occurred during mass on Sunday morning local time Texas

Why Has Venezuela’s Collapse Become An Overlooked Crisis?

October 20, 2017 Scott Davies 0

The nation of Venezuela is headed toward economic and social collapse, yet there is little international attention being paid to the ongoing crisis. Venezuela’s economic and social crisis continues unabated.

Iraqi Forces Charge Into Kirkuk

October 16, 2017 Scott Davies 0

Iraqi forces and Kurdish Peshmerga clash in the disputed city of Kirkuk following weeks of rising tensions between the Iraqi government and Kurdistan.

Catalan Independence Campaigners Arrested Ahead of Vote

October 1, 2017 Scott Davies 0

Ahead of today’s independence vote in Catalonia, Spanish police have arrested officials associated with the vote in an attempt to stop the vote going ahead.

NATO and Turkey – How Should the Alliance Move Forward?

September 27, 2017 Scott Davies 0

Relations between NATO and Turkey are clearly significantly strained. However, NATO largely needs Turkey to ensure security in the Middle East.

Why the West Should Support an Independent Kurdistan

September 21, 2017 Scott Davies 0

An independent Kurdistan would create a secular, pluralistic ally, and be a humanistic victory in protecting the rights of the Kurdish people Following the liberation of Mosul from the Islamic

Elections in New Zealand on Knife’s Edge

September 21, 2017 Scott Davies 0

Opinion polls have the centre-left Labour Party and the centre-right National Party neck-and-neck ahead of the elections in New Zealand.

Postal Ballots Sent Out Ahead of Australian Same Sex Marriage Vote

September 12, 2017 Scott Davies 0

The long campaign to legalise same sex marriage in Australia is nearing its close and ballots for the non-binding, voluntary postal vote are being sent out. Following an unsuccessful challenge