Syria Agonistes
There was, from the outset, a predictability about how the Syrian crisis would come to this, a global strategist’s calculation versus the terrible suffering happening on the ground. At present there are over 1.8 million refugees from Syria registered with UNHCR, with another 186,000 awaiting registration. In total, then, approximately 2 million Syrians have left … Continue reading
Where To From Here?
There was a surreal touch to watching Rupert on the same night as the results came through for Australia’s 2013 federal election. http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/2013-mainstage/rupert/ . On the one hand there was a frustration at not watching the minute by minute unfolding of events, but on the other a relief over the very same thing. That was … Continue reading
Brian Stoddart 