Nikki Haley: the 'new generation' candidate trying to win the Republican nomination
Jun 10, 2023 11:32 am UTC| Politics
The Washington establishment has failed us … Its time for a new generation of leadership to rediscover fiscal responsibility, secure our border and strengthen our country. These are the words of former South...
Business is trying to scare us about 'same job, same pay'. But the proposal isn't scary
Jun 10, 2023 11:30 am UTC| Politics
On Monday, eight of Australias largest employer groups launched a campaign against the governments Same Job, Same Pay Bill, saying it was unfair. The television ads and website say the proposed law would penalise hard...
A survivor's vengeance: How Donald Trump could win again
Jun 10, 2023 11:26 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Forget policies and plans, just enrapture them in a tale. One that starts in hatred and ends in vengeance. A vengeance they can participate in. Economist Andres Miguel Rondón, 2017. Donald Trump is likely to...
Ukraine recap: dams, lies and economic statistics
Jun 10, 2023 11:25 am UTC| Economy Politics
The likely cause of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam and power plant in the early hours of Tuesday morning remains shrouded in mystery predictably, both sides are blaming each other. But its important to remember that...
House approval of debt ceiling deal a triumph of the political center
Jun 03, 2023 03:31 am UTC| Politics
Talking with a friend about the debt ceiling negotiations, I mentioned that there were incentives for centrists in Congress to cobble together a deal. My friend said, incredulously, Do we actually have centrists in...
Moscow drone attacks are a morale booster for Ukraine and a warning for Russia – here's why
Jun 03, 2023 03:28 am UTC| Politics
A wave of approximately 30 drones appeared in skies around the Russian capital, Moscow, on May 30. Though widely sensationalised as a major attack against the heart of the Russian government, they caused only minor damage,...
China in Africa: Kenya railway study shows investment projects aren’t a one-way street
Jun 01, 2023 11:44 am UTC| Politics
China is an important economic player in Africa. In 2021 alone, China accounted for nearly US$5 billion in foreign direct investment in African countries. The rapidly increasing Chinese presence across Africa has become a...
Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality