EDITORIAL – What a refreshing month July has been. Why you may ask? Boris Johnson is British Prime Minister. Yes, the man likened to Donald Trump is now spearheading the UK’s departure from the EU which is 90 days away. While ridiculed for his characteristics, … Continue readingTIME TO PLAY WHIFF WHAFF
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
There has been a lot of attention from both politicians and the media regarding the escalating tensions of the United States and Iran. It’s a tit-for-tat. Each side moderately strikes and then the other side strikes back, perhaps just a little bit more provocative than … Continue readingCHINA – THE REAL WINNER IN TENSIONS WITH IRAN
EDITORIAL – Shortly, Theresa May will walk out of 10 Downing Street for the last time as Prime Minister. The beleaguered leader, who had her premiership consumed by Brexit, will now leave office failing to accomplish her main goal and will return to the backbenches … Continue readingGOODBYE THERESA MAY – WE HARDLY KNEW THEE
For women attempting to follow the path of representing Australia in diplomatic roles, the choice is not expected to be an easy one. Much like other high ranking public service positions, diplomacy is a career that has been traditionally dominated by men. In recent years, … Continue readingWOMEN IN DIPLOMACY: HARNESSING THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN FOR AUSTRALIA
HOW TINY HONG KONG STOOD UP TO THE CHINESE GIANT Hong Kong has had a complicated history with China. Prior to the 19th century, the region of Hong Kong had little significance other than being home to minor fishing villages. The British Empire conquered Hong … Continue readingCHINA – THE PAPER TIGER: PART 3
The Italian government is once again at odds with the European Union regarding the fiscal policies outlined in Italy’s 2019 Budget. The proposition of tax cuts and spending promises has many in Brussels concerned that the state is not doing enough to pay off its … Continue readingCREPI IL LUPO! IS THIS ITALY’S BLACK WEDNESDAY MOMENT?
Digital currency became an even hotter topic last month when the Libra Association, made of Facebook and 27 partner companies such as Uber, Paypal and Mastercard, announced the new block chain-based “Libra Coin”. The new currency, Libra, will be able to be used for purchases … Continue readingLIBRA: THE NEW COIN ON THE BLOCK
The most densely bombed place during World War II, a mix of European and Middle Eastern language and culture, fought over for centuries due to its strategic position, only home to around 460,000 people; and the birthplace of my grandparents – Malta. This small island … Continue readingSMALL COUNTRIES SERIES – MALTA
EDITORIAL – Today, the 46th Parliament of Australia will open. But yesterday, can you name what major event happened in Australia? If you said celebrities from the Logies awoke to massive migraines caused by hangovers, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong. Yet, you wouldn’t be entirely … Continue readingSO… DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY?