Tim Stephens
@proftimstephens.bsky.social
Professor of International Law, University of Sydney Law School.
Councillor, Inner West Council, Sydney, 2021-2024.
www.sydney.edu.au/law/about/our-people/academic-staff/tim-stephens.html
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Born at 331 ppm CO2
Councillor, Inner West Council, Sydney, 2021-2024.
www.sydney.edu.au/law/about/our-people/academic-staff/tim-stephens.html
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Born at 331 ppm CO2
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Tim Stephens
@proftimstephens.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Geopolitical Change and the Antarctic Treaty System
This book explores all aspects of geopolitical considerations between key states of the Antarctica Treaty System (ATS) and lessons that can be gained.
link.springer.com
Our edited collection on 'Geopolitical Change and the Antarctic Treaty System' will be out in January 2025.
A big thanks to co-editors Shirley Scott and Jeff McGee and to the contributors for making this project possible.
link.springer.com/book/9789819...
A big thanks to co-editors Shirley Scott and Jeff McGee and to the contributors for making this project possible.
link.springer.com/book/9789819...
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A “peace board” where nations must pay $1B for a seat isn’t diplomacy — it’s extortion dressed up as foreign policy. Turning global stability into a pay‑to‑play scheme is reckless, corrupt, and dangerous.
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a draft charter.
www.reuters.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:55 AM
A “peace board” where nations must pay $1B for a seat isn’t diplomacy — it’s extortion dressed up as foreign policy. Turning global stability into a pay‑to‑play scheme is reckless, corrupt, and dangerous.
Mobster stuff.
Trump: "Starting Feb 1, all above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, & Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff. On June 1, it will be increased to 25%. It will be due until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland."
January 18, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Mobster stuff.
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Joint statement of EU Commission president and European Council president ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
January 17, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Joint statement of EU Commission president and European Council president ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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BREAKING: A full-scale airlift is running around the clock, transporting troops and military equipment to Greenland.
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
Stor operation i gang: Fly strømmer til Grønland med europæiske soldater
I flere døgn har militære transportfly fløjet i pendulfart mellem Danmark og Grønland. Fredag aften landede et stort antal soldater i Nuuk.
www.dr.dk
January 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
BREAKING: A full-scale airlift is running around the clock, transporting troops and military equipment to Greenland.
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
Time for the EU and UK to impose targeted travel bans on key figures in the Trump regime. They shouldn’t be able to holiday in Paris while planning an invasion of Greenland.
January 18, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Time for the EU and UK to impose targeted travel bans on key figures in the Trump regime. They shouldn’t be able to holiday in Paris while planning an invasion of Greenland.
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Keir Starmer often takes 2-3 days to issue very mild criticism of US actions. This is both direct and issued fast.
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
NEW - Starmer says US "completely wrong" in threatening tariffs over Greenland
January 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Keir Starmer often takes 2-3 days to issue very mild criticism of US actions. This is both direct and issued fast.
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
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Looks like the EU-US trade deal is now dead, with all three major groups in the EU Parliament calling at least for suspension. The downward spiral has already begun.
January 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Looks like the EU-US trade deal is now dead, with all three major groups in the EU Parliament calling at least for suspension. The downward spiral has already begun.
Still a country town.
January 17, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Still a country town.
The Herald’s coverage has been terrible. It’s been horse race commentary.
January 17, 2026 at 6:24 AM
The Herald’s coverage has been terrible. It’s been horse race commentary.
“However, Albanese said the federal opposition had been hypocritical in its response to date, given it had urged that parliament be recalled to deliver reform and then rejected his bill. He demanded Opposition Leader Sussan Ley confirm her position on the new bills.”
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
“However, Albanese said the federal opposition had been hypocritical in its response to date, given it had urged that parliament be recalled to deliver reform and then rejected his bill. He demanded Opposition Leader Sussan Ley confirm her position on the new bills.”
“Waters said the Greens would not support the hate speech and racial vilification measures.”
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
“Waters said the Greens would not support the hate speech and racial vilification measures.”
“The prime minister said the Greens had engaged in good faith with the government, after leader Larissa Waters confirmed that her party would back only the gun reforms, which are now expected to pass parliament next week.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Labor backs down on post-Bondi changes as political support collapses
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a last-ditch shake-up to his proposed laws after the Greens joined the Coalition in opposing the Labor plan.
www.smh.com.au
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
“The prime minister said the Greens had engaged in good faith with the government, after leader Larissa Waters confirmed that her party would back only the gun reforms, which are now expected to pass parliament next week.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
If they do invade Trump and Miller and other architects of the war would have no safe place to hide outside the US (except perhaps Russia).
January 17, 2026 at 5:53 AM
If they do invade Trump and Miller and other architects of the war would have no safe place to hide outside the US (except perhaps Russia).
Under no view of the applicable law does the US have any entitlement to Greenland.
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
January 17, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Under no view of the applicable law does the US have any entitlement to Greenland.
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
From noted expert in international law, Professor Miller.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
From noted expert in international law, Professor Miller.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
Well it is the Oz. Home of the worst climate deniers from Lord Monckton to Chris Kenny, and dozens in between.
January 17, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Well it is the Oz. Home of the worst climate deniers from Lord Monckton to Chris Kenny, and dozens in between.
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Extraordinary the Australian did this entire article about increasing risks of climate change while not mentioning climate change. #auspol #localgovernment
January 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Extraordinary the Australian did this entire article about increasing risks of climate change while not mentioning climate change. #auspol #localgovernment
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In case you still think Elon Musk ever cared about climate change and the environment.
Tesla is sued over air pollution from factory operations in Fremont, California
A California nonprofit has sued Tesla over what it calls the company's "ongoing failure to comply with the Clean Air Act" at its Fremont assembly plant.
www.cnbc.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:55 AM
In case you still think Elon Musk ever cared about climate change and the environment.
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Block instantly.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Block instantly.
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Excellent piece by the ABC's Jess Davis on the Natimuk fire this week pointing out climate change related factors in the event. No doubt the fact she is a former Natimuk resident helped make this as informative as it is .. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 16, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Excellent piece by the ABC's Jess Davis on the Natimuk fire this week pointing out climate change related factors in the event. No doubt the fact she is a former Natimuk resident helped make this as informative as it is .. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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this is from early december and i think it needs to be clear to people. this is what the trump/musk/vance et al party wants. destroy europe. whether its tech reg or invading greenland, it's all part of the same objective.
destabilization for sure, elon speaks for the WH (certainly for jd)
January 15, 2026 at 4:25 PM
this is from early december and i think it needs to be clear to people. this is what the trump/musk/vance et al party wants. destroy europe. whether its tech reg or invading greenland, it's all part of the same objective.
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“72% of Australians have little or no confidence in Trump “to do the right thing”, a Lowy Institute poll..found As few as 8% are convinced Australia “shares values” with modern America according to a YouGov pole A plurality.felt the US was an unreliable ally”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia’s confidence in Trump’s US has evaporated. What will it take for the alliance to rupture?
The superpower still plays a critical role in the Pacific, but there will be no going back to the liberal world order even after this presidential term ends, analysts agree
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:18 PM
“72% of Australians have little or no confidence in Trump “to do the right thing”, a Lowy Institute poll..found As few as 8% are convinced Australia “shares values” with modern America according to a YouGov pole A plurality.felt the US was an unreliable ally”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Canadian PM Mark Carney on Greenland: “We are NATO partners with Denmark.
“Our full partnership and our obligations to Article 5 and Article 2 stand. We stand fully behind those.”
“Our full partnership and our obligations to Article 5 and Article 2 stand. We stand fully behind those.”
January 16, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Canadian PM Mark Carney on Greenland: “We are NATO partners with Denmark.
“Our full partnership and our obligations to Article 5 and Article 2 stand. We stand fully behind those.”
“Our full partnership and our obligations to Article 5 and Article 2 stand. We stand fully behind those.”