Opinion: As Trump exits the White House, he leaves Trumpism behind in Australia Australian Capital Territory Through recent natural disasters, global upheavals and a pandemic, Australia’s political centre has largely held. Australians may have disagreed at times, but they have also…
Premium Insights and analysis The Briefing: How will Donald Trump handle the transition period? Tuesday November 10, 2020 By Chris Woods Editors' Picks While it's anyone's guess how exactly the next two and a half months will unfurl, there are two main areas to watch out for: legal…
The legacy of Trump Monday November 9, 2020 By Claire Loughnan Editors' Picks Under Trump, the body of the president as institution has been eclipsed by the desires and the preferences of Trump himself and the institutional commitments…
Biden wins – experts on what it means for race relations, US foreign policy and the Supreme Court Monday November 9, 2020 By Brian J Purnell, Morgan Marietta and Neta C. Crawford Editors' Picks Three scholars discuss what a Biden presidency may have in store in three key areas: race, the Supreme Court and foreign policy.
CPAC: the hard right flips the bird — and celebrates the many joys of age and rage Thursday November 5, 2020 By Kishor Napier-Raman Editors' Picks How the hell did it get so close? Maybe yesterday's Conservative Political Action Conference in Sydney gives us some answers, of sorts.
We compared the language of populist leaders with their mainstream opponents — the results were unexpected Monday November 2, 2020 By Duncan McDonnell and Stefano Ondelli Editors' Picks Many of us like to think right-wing populists speak like fourth graders and their 'deplorable' supporters lap it up. Research shows, however, despite this convenient…
China just stunned the world with its step-up on climate action – and the implications for Australia may be huge Friday October 9, 2020 By Hao Tan, Elizabeth Thurbon, John Mathews and Sung-Young Kim Editors' Picks China’s President Xi Jinping surprised the global community recently by committing his country to net-zero emissions by 2060.
Donald Trump, Boris Johnson and the dangers of excessive positivity Tuesday October 6, 2020 By David Collinson Editors' Picks When taken to excess, being positive can become manipulative and counterproductive. In fact, excessive positivity can be extremely dangerous.
US President Donald Trump tests positive for COVID-19 Friday October 2, 2020 By Matthew Elmas News President of the United States Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19. Trump, 74, took to Twitter on Friday afternoon Australian time to confirm he…
Don’t underestimate the power of the putdown in a presidential debate Thursday October 1, 2020 By Chris Lamb Editors' Picks Delivering a comeback can be a potent political weapon, deflecting criticism, hammering home a point and even leaving an opponent speechless.
Demons of the deep state: how evangelicals and conspiracy theories combine in Trump’s America Tuesday September 15, 2020 By S Jonathon ODonnell Editors' Picks A key idea in spiritual warfare is that demons don’t only attack people, as in depictions of demonic possession, but also take control of places…
Why Donald Trump still appeals to so many evangelicals Thursday August 27, 2020 By Emma Long Editors' Picks Trump’s statements echo a strategy that paid dividends in the 2016 election and he is clearly hoping will do so again: appeal to the nation’s…
When great powers fail, small states must organise to protect their interests Friday July 24, 2020 By Robert G. Patman Editors' Picks To be sure, the rules-based international order was under assault before COVID-19 – challenged by the authoritarian style of Vladimir Putin’s Russia and Xi Jinping’s…
Kanye for president: the dangerous allure of the celebrity politician Friday July 10, 2020 By Natasha Lindstaedt Career Advice The rise of celebrity politicians has, in part, to do with changes in politics from traditional political skills to media management and fundraising.
Is America a ‘failing state’? How a superpower has been brought to the brink Tuesday June 23, 2020 By George Rennie Editors' Picks Until very recently, this idea was unthinkable to all but the most radical critics. But, the US is increasingly performing poorly on key predictors of…