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The Transatlantic Tech Rift and Why Data Sovereignty Is the New Industrial Imperative
For the better part of two decades, the digital relationship between the United States and the European Union…
Winter Olympic security tightens as US-European tensions grow
Keith Rathbone, Macquarie University Since the murder of 11 Israeli hostages at the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, security…
A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented
A motorcycle rides past graffiti depicting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Jan. 3, 2026. Juan Barreto/AFP…
From Kent State to Los Angeles, using armed forces to police civilians is a high-risk strategy
Responding to street protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration enforcement raids, President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 soldiers…
Pope Leo XIV: Why the College of Cardinals chose the Chicago native and Augustinian to lead the church after Francis
When the 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on May 8, 2025, appeared on the main balcony of St.…
The Definitive Who’s Who of the 2025 Papal Conclave
As the Catholic Church prepares for one of its most sacred traditions, all eyes turn to the Vatican…
The World Is Revalidating Itself
We’re barely into the second quarter of 2025, and it already feels like we’ve been collectively thrust into…
Conclave: How A New Pope Is Chosen
The passing of Pope Francis has triggered one of the oldest traditions in the Catholic Church: the conclave.…
Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms – and controversies
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, aged 88, the Vatican announced. The head of the Catholic Church…
What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis
The 88-year-old pontiff had been well aware of his fragile state and advanced age. As early as 2015,…
How Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s foreign policy
When the late Pope Francis first stepped on to the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica following his election…
How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave
Cardinals attend Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, before they enter the conclave to decide who the next pope…
Pope Francis dies: an unconventional pontiff who sought to modernise Catholicism
From the moment of his election in 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the man who became Pope Francis, proved…
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in…
Remembering The Great Depression – When Capitalism Had Its First Major Existential Crisis
Have you ever maxed out your credit card buying essential oils on Instagram, then realized you also need…
Why has Trump launched so many tariffs and will it cause a recession? Expert Q&A
Donald Trump has always talked about how much he likes tariffs. And on April 2 2025, he showed…
New modelling reveals full impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – with the US hit hardest
We now have a clearer picture of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and how they will affect other…
Trump’s desire to ‘un-unite’ Russia and China is unlikely to work – in fact, it could well backfire
Is the U.S. angling for a repeat of the Sino-Russian split? Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Russia’s…
Tariffs, Trump, and Other Things That Start With T – They’re Not The Problem, It’s How We Use Them
Let’s be honest: talking about tariffs is about as sexy as discussing different types of dental floss. But…
Trade, tariffs and transformation: Media leaders on Trump‘s return to the White House
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, ushering in a…
The Key Takeaways From Donald Trump’s Inauguration Speech
Donald Trump has been sworn in as president of the US for a second term – and this…
Jimmy Carter was a president whose reputation in foreign policy only grew after he left office
In December 1978, Jimmy Carter – who has died aged 100 – outlined his belief that American strategic…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100
ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died…
After 54 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to avoid yet another war
Who could have predicted that after nearly 14 years of civil war and five years of stalemate, the…
Bashar al-Assad’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this impact an already fractured region?
The swift and unexpected fall of the Syrian capital, Damascus, to Sunni opposition forces marks a pivotal moment…
What Trump might do in his second presidency and what it could mean for democracy
There is nothing more dangerous than an autocrat who has managed to dupe the public into thinking that…
How the Trump presidency might change the global economy
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election – and his threat to impose tariffs on all imports to…
Donald Trump wins election, renewing his efforts to remake America
Like many women, I’m having a horrible flashback. It’s 6 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2016 — the day…
Why vote for Harris or Trump? A cheat sheet on the candidates’ records, why their supporters like them and why picking one or the other makes sense
If you are still undecided and mulling your pick for president, there are clear differences between Republican presidential…
Americans are going to the polls. Here’s how the US election works
Tens of millions of voters in the United States are heading to the polls for the 2024 US…
US election: what a Trump victory would mean for the rest of the world
According to the United Nations 2024 is “the biggest election year in human history” with half of the…
The US Elections Is The World’s Most Undemocratic
The world continues to hold its breath as the United States’ voters prepare for the crucial 2024 Presidential…
So you don’t like Trump or Harris – here’s why it’s still best to vote for one of them
Many Americans are not thrilled with either of the two major-party candidates for president. As of Oct. 4,…
They Used Physics To Find Patterns In Information
This year’s laureates used tools from physics to construct methods that helped lay the foundation for today’s powerful…
A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement
A year of conflict has ushered in a new era of mass displacement in the Middle East. Since…
Iran’s strikes on Israel are the latest sign that the conflict in the Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats
Iran fired at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct. 1, 2024, amplifying tensions in the Middle…
It would be a mistake for Israel to invade Lebanon – here’s why
The death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on September 27 has left…
UNGA 2024: What is the UN General Assembly and what happens at the meeting?
The United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week (UNGA) takes place in New York every September. Key discussion topics…
Starting with a handshake, presidential debate between Harris and Trump then turns fierce, and pointed
As the two presidential candidates entered the debate stage, Kamala Harris strode across it and offered her hand…
What the 2024 Olympics tells us about global geopolitics
Since the Olympic Games in Paris began, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has posted the statement “This is…
Biden Drops Out Of Presidential Race
Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race President…
Major IT outage brings businesses around the world to a standstill – expert explains what happened and why
A major IT outage has hit businesses across the world, grounding planes as well as affecting banks and…
Middle Powers: What are they and why do they matter?
António Guterres’ Special Address at Davos 2024 was stark. The United Nations Secretary-General warned that the world must…
The Non-Sportsperson’s Spectacular Guide to Super Bowl Fandom
The Super Bowl – where the thrill of American football meets the sparkle of pop culture in a…
Allegiant Stadium: A Technological Marvel in the Heart of Las Vegas
As the lights of Las Vegas shine brighter with anticipation, the city readies itself for an event of…
The Elusive Quest For Lasting Peace – Reflections on Remembrance Day
Another November 11th is upon us, bringing with it familiar rituals that exalt peace while honouring the fallen.…
The Long And Complex History Of Israel And Palestine
The history of Israel and Palestine is a centuries-spanning narrative, richly layered with the influences of religion, geopolitics,…
An Israeli Dilemma
While there must be a military component to Israel’s response to its security challenge, there is no solely…
Israel’s War on Hamas: What to Know
Israel will seek to eliminate the threat posed by the Palestinian militant group for good, but its campaign…
Hamas assault echoes 1973 Arab-Israeli war – a shock attack and questions of political, intelligence culpability
The parallels were striking – and surely not coincidental. Exactly 50 years and a day after being taken…