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
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The hot topic around government, finance, and investment circles is sustainability, and no where is this more important than in Southeast Asia where ASEAN is trying to walk the fine line of development which is environmentally and economically sustainable.. Southeast Asia is a region that … Continue readingLOOKING TO THE FUTURE: GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN SE-ASIA
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset … Continue readingTHE GREAT WAR: WHAT WAS SO GREAT ABOUT IT?
On November 8th, 2016 the world was shocked as Donald Trump, a businessman, tv host and American elite became the 45th President of the United States. Trump became one of the most talked about and polarising figures on the world stage with American military might, … Continue readingWHY THE 2020 AMERICAN ELECTION MATTERS
The Principality of Monaco is synonymous with, ritz, fame and wealth unlike any other place on earth. It is a conglomeration of many ethnicities, mainly French, Italian and the native Monegasques. In total, 38,800 people call Monaco home, and live in an area roughly 2km … Continue readingSMALL COUNTRIES SERIES – MONACO
Pivot wants to hear from its readers about issues and topics they would like to hear more about. We kindly ask you spend 5 minutes filling out this short form providing suggestions about topics, regions, news stories, etc. that you would like us to investigate … Continue readingREACHING OUT TO OUR READERS