Articles by Sam Pietsch

Indonesian independence and Australian imperialism

Sam Pietsch looks at the response of Australian governments, both Liberal and Labor, to the challenge of Indonesian independence in what they regard as their "backyard".

Review: Occupation and resistance in West Papua

Sam Pietsch reviews an account of the struggle for independence in West Papua, and the history of Indonesia’s occupation.

Review: Analysing Australian imperialism

Sam Pietsch reviews a new book analysing Australia’s role as a junior partner of US imperialism and critiquing the “rules-based international order” that serves to legitimate the interests of the US and Australian ruling classes.

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