November 30th marked the passing of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, at the age of 94. The world lost a humble yet underrated leader who was defined by nothing less than his kind temperament and trusting manner. It was not widely … Continue readingVALE GEORGE H.W. BUSH: A TRIBUTE TO AMERICA’S 41ST PRESIDENT
By Meghna Prasannan Ponganam – *Please note: This is a sensitive issue. If you are not comfortable, please do not read on. Despite the introduction of tougher laws, violent crimes against women have been steadily rising in India. A recent Thomson Reuter Foundation Poll even … Continue readingGROWING VIOLENCE IN INDIA
Taking office in July 2016, Theresa May proclaimed “Brexit means Brexit.” Regardless of the relentless calls to hold another referendum, May has sought to ensure the UK leaves the EU on March 29th 2019. The past month has been significant for Britain’s departure from the … Continue readingDEAL OR NO DEAL: LOOKING TO WESTMINSTER
The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation is not known for producing controversy. Former Australia Senator Gareth Evans neatly captured many people’s view of the multilateral forum in 1993 when he described APEC as ‘four adjectives in search of a noun.’ But as the sun set on this … Continue readingAPEC 2018: GREAT POWERS TRADE BLOWS AS EYES TURN TO G-20
Allegations regarding decades of covered up sexual abuse within the Church and its institutions have mired its reputation and shocked Christians and non-believers globally. Regardless of the crisis gripping the Church, one man’s image has been untouched by the controversy, until now. Pope Francis, the … Continue readingTHE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: AN INSTITUTION IN CRISIS
On September 2018, Nike released their most recent advertisement accompanied by their ‘Just Do It’ slogan. The majority of the world saw a powerful portrayal of great athletes that pushed barriers, defied all odds and conquered personal adversity. It ended with the statement saying “Believe … Continue readingBELIEVE IN SOMETHING, EVEN IF IT MEANS SACRIFICING EVERYTHING
By Hamah Hosen – On the 4th of November, the French archipelago of New Caledonia voted in a highly anticipated independence referendum. With an unprecedented voter turnout of 81%, 56.4% of New Caledonians voted to remain a part of France while 43.6% voted in favour … Continue readingNEW CALEDONIA – REMAINING FRENCH, FOR NOW…
On Sunday, and by extension over the last four years, we witnessed the commemoration of horrific events from one-hundred years ago. World leaders gathered to pay tribute to their nation’s fallen soldiers. This time in 1918, families were remembering the loved ones they lost. Widows … Continue readingBEYOND ARMISTICE: THE DAYS AFTER WAR
On November 6th, Americans will head to the polls to elect 36 state governors, 35 senators, and 435 members of the House of Representatives. Whilst usually overshadowed by presidential elections, this midterm election will have profound effects on the legislative agenda of a controversial president and … Continue readingU.S. MIDTERMS: DON’T OVERLOOK THEM!
By Anonymous – Just like any relationship, China’s relationship with Australia has always been a curious one. The push and pull dynamics of their economic and security relationship has stumped many International Relations scholars (including my tutors) and it comes to the grand question of: … Continue readingTHE RISE OF CHINA: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CHINESE?