While most interest and media coverage about North American politics has focused on the United States’ impeachment inquiries and Presidential nominations for the 2020 election, Canada has been preparing for their own election. Continue reading The Canadian election has global consequences: So why aren’t we talking about it?
Turkey launched an offensive into north-eastern parts of Syria yesterday, unleashing air strikes and artillery barrages, causing several civilian casualties. Continue reading Trump and Iran: Where did it all go wrong?
Our closest neighbours have been making a fair few headlines in Australia lately. Given their geographical and political importance to Australia, On The Record has a quick round up to get you up to speed on all things beyond the Torres Strait. Continue reading Australia, Indonesia and Oceania: Tensions in our international neighbourhood
You’ve probably heard that the Amazon Rainforest is burning. Continue reading Understanding the political dimensions of the Amazon fires
The term “populism” is fraught with ambiguity and is often described as meaningless and overused. Continue reading Trump, Boris and Populism: Is society getting better or worse?
Yesterday, US Vice President Mike Pence visited a migrant detention centre in McAllen, Texas, and in the process, inadvertently created an image that will last in America’s political memory for decades to come. Continue reading The one minute video that sums up the cruelty of the Trump administration
Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked controversy after comparing the US Government’s immigration detention facilities along the US-Mexico border to “concentration camps” during an Instagram Live video just over two weeks ago. Continue reading American politician calls U.S. detention centres “concentration camps”: Hard truth or fake news?
Sudan is in the middle of a major political and humanitarian crisis, following the ousting of dictator Omar al-Bashir on April 11. Continue reading The Sudan crisis: What is happening?
Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation today, June 7, has left a vacancy for the top spot in British politics. Continue reading Britain’s vacant PM spot has major implications for drawn-out Brexit negotiations
The Roe V. Wade case became a crucial part of America’s legal precedent since the 1973 ruling, guaranteeing women a constitutional right to legal abortion. Continue reading The women of Alabama speak out on the state’s new abortion laws
