Peter Mauch

Peter Mauch is a Lecturer of History in the School of Humanities and Languages at the University of Western Sydney (Australia). He is the author of three books, including Sailor Diplomat: Nomura Kichisabur? and the Japanese-American War (Harvard University Press Harvard East Asian Monographs, under contract). A native of Australia, he lived in Japan for ten years, and taught at Kyoto University, Doshisha University, and Ritsumeikan University.

Pearl Harbor attack highlights lack of intelligence

10 Dec 11 Author Craig Shirley announced with some fanfare in The Australian that the United States had “no intelligence of a potential…... Read more

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Rudd’s demand for ‘urgent briefings’ downright rude

15 Mar 11 It’s time that Mr. Rudd learned some manners. Imagine, for a moment, that your house has caught fire. Imagine that…... Read more

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Hello, Mr Abbott? Ms Gillard? I can help you

17 Feb 11 I have long thought that historians have a role to play in Australia’s policymaking process. In particular, I have wondered…... Read more

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Assange’s claims jar with reality

13 Jan 11 Some one hundred years ago, US President Woodrow Wilson led the United States into World War I. He did so…... Read more

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