The Coalition’s defeat in the federal election was a self-inflicted wound, driven by narrow policy and divisive campaign tactics.
Mauthausen-Gusen serves as a reminder of the banality of evil, where thoughtless obedience facilitated genocide.
Dutton’s negativity erodes trust and stifles debate, with a consequence to democracy.
Prime Minister John Howard instigated a climate of fear, an attitude that future leaders must counter with resilience and purpose.
Independent candidates at the upcoming election could be the answer to the mediocrity embodied by the leaders of the duopoly.
Outrage over the Welcome to Country is a dog whistle intended to set alight a racist agenda by a vocal minority.
Media reports of unauthorised boat arrivals in Australia one week out from the Federal election recall similar claims by Morrison in 2022.
Donald Trump's charisma, the undeniable source of his popularity, casts a shadow that extends further than his legacy.
The new century has seen a crisis of democracy across the world, as populism and economic pressures drive disillusionment.
Corporate sponsorship of the Australian War Memorial is at odds with its mission to honour the fallen and veterans.
The ANZAC legend lives one, but the service of the roughly 1,000 Indigenous men who served in World War II remain overlooked.
Suppressing unpleasant historical truths marginalises students and entrenches societal injustice.
The ALP and LNP have become a uniparty motivated by life-long political careers and elite donors that erode democratic ideals.
The AI revolution demands new governance models to address its economic, social, and political impacts.
Advances in the Western thought and culture are threatened by the insecurity of authoritarianism and populism.
Institutions independent of government that provide perspective in times of crisis are crucial to democracy.
Far from being disadvantaged, the United States has lived beyond its means since the end of the Second World War.
Liberal leader Peter Dutton's flexibility with the truth highlights his affinity for misinformation, eroding public trust and perceptions of integrity.
Humankind's eternal cycle of striving, failing, and re-imagining is reflected in the political dynamism our world repeats.
“The Walrus and the Carpenter”, is a timeless allegory for the dangers of populism.