Tag: United States

The Neo-Monroe Doctrine: Post-Maduro Venezuela and a New Age of American Interventionism

Reports of low-flying aircraft and explosions over Caracas, Venezuela, hit Australian media in the early evening, and quickly, it was all over. For many international commentators, leaders, and political figures, this intervention in Venezuela was not just shocking, but unprecedented. However, such American interventionism in Latin America has a history that precedes Trump, and is representative of a renewed age of superpower intervention in geopolitics. The real question is, what comes next? … Continue readingThe Neo-Monroe Doctrine: Post-Maduro Venezuela and a New Age of American Interventionism

The Restarting of History and the Decline of the Liberal Democratic Order

In 1989, American political scientist and philosopher Francis Fukuyama wrote a now famous essay titled, ‘The End of History.’

36 years on from that monumental declaration, we find ourselves facing a world in which liberalism, the dominant global ideology, faces fatigue. The dream of a world of western democracy seems increasingly challenged and the history of global development seems far from settled. … Continue readingThe Restarting of History and the Decline of the Liberal Democratic Order

The Rise of Regional Powers: Is Multipolarity the New Global Order?

The global order has faced a subtle yet significant shift in recent years. Traditional alliances are being reevaluated, regional actors are gaining confidence, and the once predictable rhythms of international order have become less consistent. At the core of this gradual change lies the realignment of US foreign policy; a series of moves that have provoked new debates about international cooperation, diplomacy, and the structure of global power. … Continue readingThe Rise of Regional Powers: Is Multipolarity the New Global Order?

Are women empowered, or just in power: Politics, ‘Choice’ Feminism and the Far-Right

With increasing female representation in positions of power across the world, some scholars are now pointing to a more feminist future. However, the rise of the far-right movement and the prominence of female political actors within these spaces paints a different, much more complex, picture. … Continue readingAre women empowered, or just in power: Politics, ‘Choice’ Feminism and the Far-Right

Power, Politics and the Pop Princess

When considering influential actors and where global power is concentrated in the international space, examples of heads of state, major multilateral organisations come to mind. This concentration of power makes it challenging to conceive how a a singer-songwriter turned global pop superstar could substantially steer developments in international affairs. … Continue readingPower, Politics and the Pop Princess

Posted on by Maddi Casey

Guest Article – The Fight to Stay in the Show

World leaders spend their political lives at a perpetual crossroad.

Stuck between fervent, varied interpretations of the past and the crushing imminence of competing priorities, the enduring question asked of our politicians is what to do next.

Leaders proverbially climb Mount Everest each and every day. Concocting, balancing, convincing. … Continue readingGuest Article – The Fight to Stay in the Show

Energy Security and Transition: Navigating the Global Shift to Renewables

The global shift to renewable energy is reshaping energy security, traditionally reliant on fossil fuels, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and geopolitical dependence on oil-rich nations. Key players like the EU, China, and the U.S. lead this transition, creating jobs, economic growth, and altering geopolitical dynamics centered on critical materials and technology. … Continue readingEnergy Security and Transition: Navigating the Global Shift to Renewables

Posted on by Annie Chopra

21st Century Oppenheimer: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons and the Fight to Turn Back the Clock on Doomsday.

From the recent success of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ to Putin’s threats of all out nuclear war, there has been a fevered reinvigoration of interest in nuclear weapons and the likelihood of WW3. This article will explore both the past and present of nuclear power, to judge truly just how close we are to midnight.  … Continue reading21st Century Oppenheimer: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons and the Fight to Turn Back the Clock on Doomsday.

Who’s to blame? Dismantling the Russian disinformation machine in response to the Crocus City Hall attack 

On the evening of the 22nd of March 2024, the Russian rock band Picnic prepared to perform in front of a sold out crowd at the famed Crocus City Hall, one of Moscow’s largest music venues. Thousands  gathered in anticipation, however just as the concert was expected to begin, a series of masked gunmen stormed the building and fired multiple rounds of automatic gunfire. Pandemonium set in as the audience initially mistook the sounds of gunshots for fireworks, but the true chaos unfolding outside soon made itself known. Witnesses recall smelling smoke and burning as flames eventually took hold. The initial cause of the fire is still undetermined. Approximately 144 people were killed that evening, and a further 500 treated for injuries. The incident is one of the deadliest in Moscow’s recent history, and has left many asking who’s to blame.  … Continue readingWho’s to blame? Dismantling the Russian disinformation machine in response to the Crocus City Hall attack