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David Miller: What Remains for Afghanistan?
Tuesday, 20 November 2001, 9:23 am | David Miller
According to General Tommy Franks, head of the US Central Command and the war effort in Afghanistan the noose around Osama bin Laden is tightening. General Franks claims that the bombing campaign is now becoming more focused and the arrival of British ... More >>
David Miller: Not A War For Imperialism
Tuesday, 13 November 2001, 9:39 am | David Miller
This is not a war of imperialism, it is a war against terrorism and it will be fought regardless of the number of stickers stuck on traffic lights in Christchurch. More >>
David Miller: Learning The Language Of Rugby
Tuesday, 6 November 2001, 9:45 am | David Miller
Time was running out and I was becoming desperate. I still could not differentiate the rules and only recently I learned the difference between an open side flanker and a blindside one. More >>
David Miller: Welcome to the ‘New Terrorism’
Tuesday, 30 October 2001, 9:31 am | David Miller
It is not surprising that even though the air campaign over Afghanistan continues, people in the United States and around the world are more concerned with the spread of anthrax. After-all, US politicians, academics and defence personnel have warned ... More >>
David Miller: Escaping the ‘Old Boys Network’
Tuesday, 23 October 2001, 8:28 am | David Miller
While doing some research for a column on Afghanistan, I happened to come across an article that featured in ‘The Press’ a few months ago concerning those people, or should I say men, who are believed trapped in the ‘old boys network’. I must admit ... More >>
David Miller: What Happens After The Taliban?
Tuesday, 16 October 2001, 10:14 am | David Miller
At this stage of the United States led offensive against Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban militia and the al-Qaeda terrorist network, the primary objective has been to destroy the Taliban air defences along with their ability to fly, as well as destroying their ... More >>
David Miller: America’s War Against the Taliban
Wednesday, 10 October 2001, 9:16 am | David Miller
Osama bin Laden is not the only enemy in the United States’ declared war on terrorism because this is also a war that aims to remove Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban militia from its seat of power. Since 1996, the Taliban have provided a safe haven for bin ... More >>
David Miller: Tactics for a New Type of War
Tuesday, 2 October 2001, 8:26 am | David Miller
Over the past week, the Bush Administration appears to have backed off from the threat of launching immediate retaliatory air strikes against targets in Afghanistan. At this point in time this is a wise move as it is doubtful that an air offensive would ... More >>
David Miller: Will Bombing Solve the Problem?
Tuesday, 25 September 2001, 12:41 am | David Miller
It is not surprising that there have been calls for retaliation within the United States following the terrorist strikes on New York and Washington. It was inevitable that as shock gave way to anger there would be many people who wished to see justice ... More >>
David Miller: Who is Osama bin Laden?
Tuesday, 18 September 2001, 8:43 am | David Miller
Since last Wednesday’s terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon, the name Osama bin Laden has been spoken with increased frequency. In the days that have followed the terrorist attacks, the Bush Administration has indicated that it ... More >>
David Miller: Letting Democracy Work In Fiji
Tuesday, 11 September 2001, 9:37 am | David Miller
When this column focused on the Fiji election two weeks ago, my thoughts were centred on what would happen once the election was over. Not surprisingly the vote was split along ethnic lines with caretaker Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase winning 31 seats ... More >>
David Miller: Coping With Powerful Women
Tuesday, 4 September 2001, 9:38 am | David Miller
One of the major stories in the media in the past week was the announcement by Michelle Boag that she intends to rid the National Party of its deadwood. According to Ms. Boag, the party needs an injection of new blood that will deliver the party some ... More >>
David Miller: Don't Blow Your Last Chance, Fiji
Tuesday, 28 August 2001, 9:52 am | David Miller
Whichever party or candidate wins office can claim to have done so through the means of democracy. Although this may be welcomed in countries such as New Zealand, whether it is accepted in Fiji is another matter entirely. More >>
David Miller: Dealing With Another Youth Problem
Tuesday, 21 August 2001, 8:32 am | David Miller
When this column last focused on issues concerning this country’s youth, the number one problem appeared to be alcohol and the effects it was having on young people. The government had just announced that it was reviewing the liquor laws in this country ... More >>
David Miller: Fighting An Enemy Unafraid Of Death
Tuesday, 14 August 2001, 8:44 am | David Miller
In the wake of the two suicide bombings that have occurred in Jerusalem and Haifa over the past few days, it is almost as if there is a sense of déjà vu concerning the situation in the Middle East and an increased pessimism that the violence cannot ... More >>
David Miller: After The Wave Has Passed
Tuesday, 7 August 2001, 9:24 am | David Miller
As the country awaited the outcome of the Christine Rankin court battle with baited breath, the government decided to pass the time by hosting a conference at which it hoped to gain some ideas as to revive New Zealand’s flagging economic growth. ... More >>
David Miller: The Forgotten And Bloody War
Tuesday, 31 July 2001, 8:49 am | David Miller
If it was not for the fact that the Black Caps were currently playing in an international cricket tournament, it is doubtful that many people in New Zealand would have taken notice of the bomb attack carried out by Tamil separatists on Colombo’s airport last ... More >>
David Miller: Hooliganism of the 21st Century
Tuesday, 24 July 2001, 9:42 am | David Miller
United States President George W. Bush is claiming success in behalf of his fellow G-8 leaders following their summit meeting in Genoa over the past week. Despite having to contend with differences of opinion with European nations over the Kyoto pact ... More >>
David Miller: Overcoming Youth Drinking
Tuesday, 17 July 2001, 9:32 am | David Miller
Last week’s announcement by the government that it undertaking a review of the liquor laws is a step in the right direction towards alleviating the problems associated with youth binge drinking and alcoholism. However, while the announcement is a positive ... More >>
David Miller: A Point of View On Christine Rankin
Tuesday, 10 July 2001, 8:28 am | David Miller
The battle in the Employment Court over whether Christine Rankin should be awarded the $818,000 she seeks in damages is about her performance or non-performance as a CEO of a government department. It is about the issue of whether she was competent ... More >>
