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
With the release of the second special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change studying climate change and the repercussions on our land, the evidence continues to mount further that we are living in extraordinary times and our efforts to do better by our … Continue readingRENEWABLE ENERGY AND ELECTRIC CARS ARE NOT ENOUGH
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
BY ANGELO LIN – “China is a sleeping giant. Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will move the world.” Napoleon Bonaparte China is a unitary multi-national country. Throughout its extensive historical development, people from 56 ethnic groups have come together and have opened … Continue readingCULTURE IN THE AUSTRALIA-CHINA SPACE
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