Picture this in your head. You are the leader of a powerful country, and are in a state of limited war with a nation which has threatened your allies with annihilation and has attacked the supply of resources critical to your country’s economy. Your embassy … Continue readingAN UNPOPULAR OPINION: TRUMP’S DECISIVE VICTORY
The Monash International Affairs Society (MIAS) has appointed Sonali De Silva and Filip Markoski as Co-Editors-In-Chief of Pivot for 2020, succeeding Ryan Attard who held the role from Pivot’s foundation. Their term will commence with Pivot’s first edition in February/March 2020, once handover is complete. … Continue readingUPDATE: EDITORS-IN-CHIEF APPOINTED
Sports has now expanded to include much more than just fun and games. Every level of sports has become a business that generates big money and gives its athletes a platform to influence. On the field, the sports world produces heroes that are discussed around … Continue readingSPORTS KICKING POLITICAL GOALS
BY SONALI DE SILVA- Impeachment. It is a word that has been thrown around by many during a time when the possibility has become concrete and Democrats have begun the process. However, the murky depths of the word have caused many to believe that it … Continue readingOH WHERE OH WHERE WILL DONALD GO?
THE UGLY SIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter is one of the most interesting social media platforms out on the internet currently. Compared to facebook, its main social media rival, twitter is seen as a far more direct way to communicate ideas. Its entire social structure … Continue reading@TWITTER. WHAT HAVE YOU BECOME
EDITORIAL – As we come to the end of 2019, it is time to reminisce on those events that shaped our year. Over the past twelve months, many leaders left the political arena through electoral defeat, coups and peaceful transitions of power. Let’s say goodbye … Continue readingGOODBYE, AU REVOIR, AUF WIEDERSEHEN, ADIOS | LEADERS BIDDING FAREWELL IN 2019
WHAT MAKES ME VOTE? WELL THE LAW. Australia’s system of compulsory voting mandates that all individuals 18 and above, enrolled on the electoral roll, are required to vote. Individuals who fail to vote in both State and Federal elections are issued with fines. Fines for … Continue readingWHAT MAKES ME VOTE?
HOW WRONG WILL THE POLLS BE THIS TIME? To those of us who are more familiar with international politics, it should be common knowledge that the Canadian federal elections are coming up and that given recent history political polls can no longer be relied upon. … Continue readingTHE CANADIAN FEDERAL ELECTION
BY HAMAH HOSEN- In the past 9 months, Sudan has been characterised by civil unrest, mass demonstrations, and power struggles. Fast forward to the current, the African Union has lifted its suspension of Sudan, Mr. Bashir has finally been removed as the leader and is … Continue readingSUDAN- A NEW CHAPTER?
On December 2018, the Australian government passed the Assistance and Access Act 2018, a controversial law requiring technology companies to allow security agencies and the police to access encrypted messages of Australians. This law is the first in the world to have such reach and … Continue readingDATA ENCRYPTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT – A STARTLING ADVANCEMENT