Democracy

Focusing on the ‘Trump-lite’ policies of the Liberal Party obscures the deep structural issues it faces

Many Australians saw this Federal election as a referendum on the country’s future in a world re-shaped by Donald Trump. Labor’s confident win is a data point in a global realignment

Any new Australian government must navigate the confronting reality of a 'post-America Asia' as part of its foreign policy, but that’s not being talked about in this election campaign

Many Australians are aware of the influence of misinformation and disinformation on elections, but there are more insidious ways it harms our democratic society

There are big risks in replacing experts with AI to make decisions on global trade, and we may be about to find out what can go wrong

Feeling unsettled? We’re living through the consequences of a culture of disruption that’s been centuries in the making

There’s a parallel between ancient Rome and America’s modern republic and it doesn’t bode well for the future of the US

Any loss of our historical record – accidental or intentional – leaves us less able to understand the past or make informed decisions about our future

Australia is one of the most online electorates in the world. And in 2025, AI-driven algorithms are now shaping much of what we see and know about our elections

The rapid rise of the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and its influence on the agenda of other parties will define German politics for the next four years