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Professor Timothy J. Lynch
Associate Dean (International): Social and Political Sciences, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne
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Politics & Society
What’s next for the Republicans after Trump?
A University of Melbourne expert says, for conservatives, there are five reasons to be concerned about Trump’s legacy, and another five to be optimistic about.
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Politics & Society
10 reasons why COVID-19 favours a Trump election victory
The US president has faced widespread criticism over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but President Trump may well prosper in the upcoming presidential elections
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Politics & Society
Book extract
The long shadow of the Cold War
A new book explores the long shadow cast by the Cold War over successive US presidents and how it continues to shape modern US foreign policy
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Politics & Society
Five takeaways from Super Tuesday
The race for the Democratic nomination in this year’s US presidential nomination has narrowed after a surprising Super Tuesday
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Sciences & Technology
Is Donald Trump anti-science? The data says yes
An analysis of the words and actions of past and present US Presidents confirms Donald Trump’s hostility to science, and suggests it may hurt him politically
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Politics & Society
The tectonics of the British election
It was a stunning victory for Boris Johnson and the Tories in the UK’s general election, giving the party its biggest seat haul since 1987 – but what does the result tell us about 21st Century politics?
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Politics & Society
American tribalism let loose
The American midterm elections may be the most divisive in history, as both sides play the victim – but it’s the power of the Supreme Court that raises more questions
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Politics & Society
What comes after America’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal?
President Trump calling time on the nuclear deal with Iran has divided political opinion, but what are the pros and cons of pulling out of what many see as a “flawed” deal?
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Arts & Culture
Part 1: 2018 Summer reading
Reading a good book on holiday is one of life’s indulgences, but getting a gem of a recommendation can be a true gift