Tagged with Professor John Kane

Mandela made sainthood work in political arena

John Kane, Griffith University, delivering an address
Centre for Governance and Public Policy
Published AuthorStephen O'Grady
A remarkable leader who used his saintly profile to powerful political effect. This was how Griffith University political scientist Professor John Kane described Nelson Mandela today, following the death of South Africa’s first black president at the age of 95. “He is a prime example of someone who used moral capital to great effect,” Professor […]

Hurricane hurts Romney presidential push

Centre for Governance and Public Policy
Published AuthorStephen O'Grady
As the US comes to terms with the fallout from Hurricane Sandy, Republican candidate Mitt Romney may also struggle to pick up the pieces of his US presidential election campaign. This was the view of Professor John Kane at Griffith University’s School of Government and International Relations who believes President Obama has plotted almost the […]

Premier’s leadership style needs work

Griffith Business School
Published AuthorStephen O'Grady
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman can weather the current political storm surrounding public service cutbacks and mining royalties, a Griffith University expert said today. However, Professor John Kane (right) from Griffith’s School of Government and International Relations, believes Mr Newman would be well served by an adjustment to his leadership style as he moves forward. Professor […]