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Explainer 485: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder
As information about Charlie Kirk’s killer slowly begins to emerge, the Republican Party’s response has been far more prompt. Andrew Mueller assesses…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
White House vs City Hall
Following President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Los Angeles and Washington, cities across the US are bracing themselves. What is he trying t…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Explainer 484: Nepal’s war on social media
As many as 22 people are dead and hundreds injured in Nepal during riots against corruption and a social media ban. But is the government’s ruling as…
7 months ago
Does the immigration debate have to be like this?
As the right engages in fearmongering and the left struggles with coherent messaging, can immigration be reformed? Is shutting the door effective? An…
7 months ago
Explainer 483: Labour’s England flag frenzy
There has been an uptick in St George’s flags festooned on buildings and spray-painted over road signs in England. But why, despite right-wing associ…
7 months, 1 week ago
Shadow boxing in the Caribbean: Why is the US cornering Venezuela?
The US Navy sets sail for Venezuela. What does president Trump hope to accomplish with this gunboat diplomacy? How has president Maduro clung to powe…
7 months, 1 week ago
Explainer 481: Why has Australia thrown out Iran’s ambassador?
For the first time ever, Australia has expelled an ambassador. But why is Iran’s Ahmad Sadeghi packing his bags and what does it have to do with anti…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Who will run the world if the US doesn’t want to anymore?
As president Trump’s isolationist leanings become US foreign policy, is the era of the American hegemony over? Did the US lead us somewhere worthwhil…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Explainer 480: Myanmar and the perks of posing as a democracy
Myanmar’s military, which has held power since 2021, has announced a general election for later this year. Has Myanmar suddenly become a democracy? O…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Is a liberal Israel recoverable and might that be the key to peace?
Israel was once regarded as an essentially left-wing project. Now, the country has grown more conservative, defensive and, some would argue, extreme.…
7 months, 3 weeks ago