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China: Steel, Thucydides, and Machiavelli

When I was a child in Greece, I remember my father saying, “Chinese steel breaks –cuts– like bread.” (I’m not sure if he himself still remembers saying it.) In a …

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Immigration insecurity and the perpetual foreigner

The recent anti-immigration protests held in Australian cities serve as a troubling reflection of a society grappling with profound insecurity. A confident Australia that once prided itself on dynamism and …

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Nazism: A deadly disease that must be eradicated

After the disgraceful march of neo-Nazis, last week, it is important to make clear that Nazism is not politics. It is not ideology. It is a cancer. Like every cancer, …

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The entangled fabric of Australia: Navigating identity in the wake of the 31 August marches

On August 31, 2025, Australia experienced a nationwide mobilisation that exposed deep-seated tensions within its social fabric. Dubbed the “March for Australia,” these gatherings spanned major cities from Hobart to …

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A door open, but no one enters: Greece’s lost opportunity in Melbourne

Over a decade ago, I was asked to chair a meeting between the then visiting Greek Minister for Tourism and various travel agents in Melbourne. The meeting was organised in …

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My father, Tsitsanis’s scoundrel

Father’s Day is a time to reflect on the men who shaped our lives, in all their complexity — their struggles, triumphs, and the legacies they leave behind. In kicking …

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Diatribe: From exile to echo – John Catapodi and the earliestGreek footprint in Australia

In the vast, unrelenting tapestry of Empire, its weft composed of dominion, its warp of human exile, there are names that emerge fleetingly, like fireflies in the dusk, bearing with …

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From local legends to national vision and platform: The Australian Championship arrives

Football in Australia has always been fuelled by passionate voices – clubs, players, fans, volunteers, communities – all who care deeply about our nation, their communities, and the beautiful game. …

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Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them

“No Kings” rallies. “Good Trouble” protests. “Rage against the Regime” uprisings. These events in the first seven months of President Donald Trump’s second term, along with public opinion polls, show …

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Eras of Glory: South Melbourne Hellas immortalises its legends

South Melbourne Hellas has a rich and successful history since its inception in late 1959, when three clubs merged to create it. Last Saturday, the vision of Con Drossos and …

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