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.
Articles by Peter Mauch
Pearl Harbor attack highlights lack of intelligence
Author Craig Shirley announced with some fanfare in The Australian that the United States had “no intelligence of a potential…... Read more
Rudd’s demand for ‘urgent briefings’ downright rude
It’s time that Mr. Rudd learned some manners. Imagine, for a moment, that your house has caught fire. Imagine that…... Read more
Hello, Mr Abbott? Ms Gillard? I can help you
I have long thought that historians have a role to play in Australia’s policymaking process. In particular, I have wondered…... Read more
Assange’s claims jar with reality
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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Our special forces don’t always need special treatment
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They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
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