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  • AUSTRALIA

    What happened to the Greens?

    • Erica Cervini
    • 25 November 2024
    4 Comments

    Once seen as the champions of climate action and progressive politics, the Greens are now grappling with internal chaos, falling poll numbers, and a disillusioned voter base. From controversies over identity politics to disputes about housing and Middle East policies, the party is facing a critical question: What do they stand for today?

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    The human cost of war

    • Michele Gierck
    • 21 November 2024
    2 Comments

    The war reports we hear on the news often focus on statistics: casualties, destruction, and key figures lost. But the true cost of conflict lies in the long-term human suffering. For those living through war, the trauma endures long after the fighting stops.

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    Is America ready for a tycoon President again?

    • David James
    • 18 November 2024
    4 Comments

    Donald Trump's first term, marred by impeachments, bureaucratic resistance and a pandemic, offered few answers as to how a businessperson might navigate the complexities of Washington. Now, as he returns to office, Trump’s business instincts — and their implications for governance — are once again under scrutiny.

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    The end of politics as usual

    • Julian Butler
    • 11 November 2024
    3 Comments

    As Americans confront the start of a second Trump presidency, the questions go deeper than policy. This victory, far from an anomaly, reflects deeper fractures and discontent in a polarized nation. How can a society move forward when politics seem unable to address, let alone heal, its divisions?

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  • AUSTRALIA

    Reshaping Remembrance

    • Stephen Alomes
    • 11 November 2024
    2 Comments

    On Remembrance Day, we’re called to confront war’s real toll — not just on soldiers but on civilians, families, and especially children. From WWII’s devastated cities to today’s ravaged Gaza, can we reframe our commemorations to reflect the universal, harrowing cost of war beyond national myths?

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    'Tisn't the season to be jolly

    • Ken Haley, David Halliday
    • 31 October 2024
    1 Comment

    In the most bitter of election seasons in America, thousands of votes will be won and lost by seeking to protect the civil rights of Israelis and Palestinians alike, although any kind of lasting peace will require greater effort than any U.S. political party has yet devoted to it.

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    Betting on lost causes

    • Andrew Hamilton
    • 23 October 2024
    3 Comments

    In the spirit of Spring Racing, the United Nations promotes its own high-stakes race: World Disarmament Week and United Nations Day. Despite heavy odds and the relentless rise of nuclear threats, these efforts remain crucial for global peace. Can the underdog of diplomacy prevail in the face of overwhelming opposition?

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    Bitter harvests: The killing of Yahya Sinwar

    • Binoy Kampmark
    • 23 October 2024
    2 Comments

    The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, architect of the October 7 attacks on Israel, has been hailed by Israeli and U.S. leaders as a significant victory and a turning point in the Gaza conflict. But as strikes continue, history suggests such assassinations often fuel further conflict, not lasting peace.

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    Yom Kippur: A time for grieving

    • Andrew Hamilton
    • 09 October 2024
    4 Comments

    War breeds division far beyond the battlefield, fueling hatred and resentment across societies, and the conflict in Gaza has reignited long-standing animosities. As Yom Kippur approaches, its themes of repentance and forgiveness urge us to recognize the humanity in both the victims and perpetrators of conflict.

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    In Laos, war isn't over even when its over

    • Melody Kemp
    • 04 October 2024
    2 Comments

    By the time the last American bombs had fallen in 1973, Laos had attained the dubious title as the most heavily bombed country in the world per capita. An estimated 270 million bombs were dropped on this small country, 80 million of which remain unexploded. 

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  • AUSTRALIA

    The normalisation of antisemitism

    • Erica Cervini
    • 03 October 2024
    11 Comments

    From hostile rhetoric on campuses to targeted attacks against Jewish individuals and businesses, instances of antisemitic behaviour have spiked since last October. Understanding its implications is crucial for safeguarding communities.

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    The unbearable lightness of presidential debates

    • Binoy Kampmark
    • 30 September 2024

    Last month, Kamala Harris faced off with Trump in what may be the only debate of the 2024 race for the White House. As we revisit the event, it’s clear that the real takeaway isn’t found in the limited substance offered to voters. Rather, it’s a stark reminder of how far the standards for such political showdowns have fallen, leaving us to question the usefulness of this once-crucial platform for democratic discourse.

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