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International Affairs

OPINION

Trump’s tragedy: the US becomes an autocracy and the presidency, a dictatorship

Emma Shortis
Emma Shortis

The president has been saying it out loud all along.

International Affairs
Trump’s tragedy: the US becomes an autocracy and the presidency, a dictatorship

PODCASTAfter America

Trump’s shutdown power play

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Trump’s shutdown power play

WHAT'S NEW

Shorter America: The Insurrection Act and the "Trump aesthetic"

By Emma Shortis

Is Trump actually going to use the Insurrection Act? Dr Emma Shortis' rundown of the last week in America.

International Affairs
Shorter America: The Insurrection Act and the "Trump aesthetic"

OPINION

Why do Australian nationalists love foreign companies so much?

Richard Denniss
Richard Denniss

The gas giants are taking the piss, and the Australian right are encouraging them.

ClimateInternational Affairs
Why do Australian nationalists love foreign companies so much?

WHAT'S NEW

Trump's ‘decision first, diplomacy later’ approach warrants Australian security rethink

By Tegan George

Australia is being urged to stop outsourcing its foreign policy to the United States or risk being dragged into Donald Trump’s increasingly erratic and aggressive approach to world affairs.

International Affairs
Trump's ‘decision first, diplomacy later’ approach warrants Australian security rethink

PODCASTAfter America

Trump’s plan no path to lasting peace

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Trump’s plan no path to lasting peace

WHAT'S NEW

Shorter America: US Government shutdown and the breakdown of law

By Emma Shortis

Dr Emma Shortis explains what's going on with the United States this week.

International Affairs
Shorter America: US Government shutdown and the breakdown of law

WHAT'S NEW

Lulu, the Middle East's "hypermarket", could be coming to Australia - but it's unlikely to have an impact on the duopoly

By Tegan George

The Prime Minister has urged a prominent Middle Eastern billionaire to bring his global retail empire down under to challenge Australia’s supermarket duopoly.

International AffairsEconomy
Lulu, the Middle East's "hypermarket", could be coming to Australia - but it's unlikely to have an impact on the duopoly

OPINION

Donald Trump's new film tariff isn't exactly showstopping

Greg Jericho
Greg Jericho

Here's what Trump hasn't thought through - and why the threat rings hollow.

International AffairsSociety & Inequality
Donald Trump's new film tariff isn't exactly showstopping

PODCASTFollow the Money

Will Australia step up on the global stage?

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Will Australia step up on the global stage?
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