US Presidential Elections
Is Donald Trump anti-science? The data says yes
Donald Trump’s hostility to science is confirmed in an analysis of past and present US Presidential words and actions, say University of Melbourne experts.
Turmoil in Trump land
President Trump may be scandal-ridden and held in contempt in his administration, but a University of Melbourne experts says his base may like him all the more
The creeping influence of lobbyists in Washington
Draining the 'Washington swamp' of lobbyists was one of Donald Trump's core campaign pledges but since taking office he has increased their access and influence
President Trump: 10 reasons not to be afraid
President Trump won't have a completely clear run to do what he wants in Government – there are checks and balances says University of Melbourne expert.
Citizen Obama: The future of the past President
Barack Obama is leaving the White House, but it's unlikely it's last of him. A University of Melbourne explores what's next in his US presidential legacy.
Trump + Twitter: Unfettered honesty or unchecked vitriol?
Donald Trump uses Twitter avidly to set policy, but also attack his opponents. Whether he’ll be reined in when he moves into the White House is anyone's guess.
Liberal Democracy: Why we may be losing it
Liberal democracy may not be a strong as we think it is as University of Melbourne research suggests that falling public support can be a harbinger of losing it
President Trump: What it means for the world’s economies
Donald Trump's economic policies could have huge impact on the world – but exactly what that impact will be remains unclear, says University of Melbourne expert
How the unfit triumphed over the uninspiring
Hillary Clinton lost because she didn’t promise any real change. A University of Melbourne experts says people had grown weary of her progressive platitudes.
New world order: Trump’s foreign policy
President-elect Donald Trump has indicated almost everything on US foreign policy is open to re-negotiation, says University of Melbourne expert.