World War 3: Eight pro-Iran militia members in Syria killed by missile strike
Jan 10, 2020 17:40 pm UTC| Politics
As fears of a possible third world war escalate due to the immense back and forth fighting between the United States and Iran, more bloodshed comes as a result. A new report reveals that eight pro-Iran militia members in...
ANC's anniversary statement – damp squib or new benchmark for South Africa?
Jan 10, 2020 10:53 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The statement issued by the African National Congress (ANC), South Africas governing party, each January to mark the anniversary of its launch in 1912, is many things to many people. It is a multipurpose vehicle to...
What Trump's tweet threatening Iran's cultural sites could mean for Shiite Muslims
Jan 10, 2020 10:33 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
President Donald Trump warned the Islamic Republic of Iran in a tweet on Jan. 4 that the U.S. would target Iranian cultural sites, if provoked. His threat followed the United States killing of Maj. Gen. Qassem...
Counter-terrorism was ignored in the UK general election – it must not be forgotten in 2020
Jan 10, 2020 10:31 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The killing of the Iranian military strategist Qasem Soleimani at the start of 2020 may not have much, if any, direct effect on terrorism in the UK. But it was always unlikely that threats from jihadis, dissident Irish...
Populism comes to Taiwan in election focused on future relationship with China
Jan 10, 2020 10:29 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
As Taiwan heads to the polls on January 11, the future of its relationship with China has remained centre stage in the election campaign. The result of the parliamentary and presidential elections could also influence...
Watching our politicians fumble through the bushfire crisis, I'm overwhelmed by déjà vu
Jan 10, 2020 10:27 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
As someone who has studied Australian climate policy and politics closely, this summers bushfire crisis have been both heartbreaking and bewildering. The grave warnings politicians ignored for so long have now come to...
Why it's wrong to refer to the 'cult of Trump'
Jan 10, 2020 10:25 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The recent events in Iran have led many to rail against a supposed Trump cult. But suggestions that supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump are exhibiting cult-like behaviour isnt helpful in an era of significant...
Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality
Another election, another round of Nigel Farage hype, with no lessons learned