Terrorism
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Politics & Society
The impasse between Israel and Hamas
It’s increasingly difficult to see a way out of the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas that has already seen thousands of civilians lose their homes, families and lives
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Politics & Society
Q&A
Q&A: Israel, Hamas and the future of the Middle east
Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel marks a dramatic escalation in the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Politics & Society
Mike Baird: The value of authenticity
The McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership recognises those who’ve driven change though visionary leadership. Former NSW premier Mike Baird says leaders need a broad vision that gets people off the couch and cabinet ministers out of their chairs
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Politics & Society
How the toxic went mainstream
By adept use of social media, including memes, far-right and white supremacist ideologies are gaining currency and making extremist and divisive language part of everyday life.
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Health & Medicine
Q&A
Q&A: Talking to kids about the bad things that happen
As Melbourne marks the death of Sisto Malaspina, who was killed in the terror attack on Bourke Street, how do you effectively talk to kids about terrorism and violence?
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Sciences & Technology
What kind of rear window into encryption do the Five Eyes want?
An international intelligence alliance wants to weaken data encryption for everyone in a bid to stop terrorists, but does it risk leaving us more exposed?
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Politics & Society
The reality of terrorism: Old and new
A spate of terror attacks around the world has sparked new discussion over the changing face of modern terrorism. But what is the nature of the threat we face today and is it any different to what we’ve seen in the past?
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Politics & Society
The British election: After the terror
As Brits vote in a general election that will decide who takes the country toward Brexit, two British cities have been the target of terrorist attacks in just over two weeks. But what impact could the attacks have on the democratic process?
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Politics & Society
Trump, Clinton and the politics of 9/11
He exploits the fact he was in New York the day thousands died in the Twin Towers, while she is a foreign policy hawk keen to show her wares
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Politics & Society
Why France?
The rallying cry of liberty, equality and fraternity masks a discontent that is making the Republic a fertile ground for terrorism