What are the implications for the Palestinian issue, and for the balance of power in the region between the pro-Western bloc and the “axis of resistance”?
The crisis regarding army service for ultra-Orthodox youth is more than a political issue. It touches on the essence of the relationship between the Jewish state and its citizens.
Addressing data breaches and government surveillance misuse requires a balanced approach that respects national security and individual privacy.
It’s a “national crisis”, and almost $1 billion of initiatives have been announced to combat it, but these measures don’t address the foundational issues that have seen gendered violence marginalised.
Australians want government to act on climate change, but not necessarily now, or in their neighbourhood. How can governments resolve this dilemma?
The beginning of the new school year begins today in Victoria, and for some families the date fills them with trepidation.
So far, Israel’s war in Gaza hasn’t greatly disrupted global supply chains. But the situation could quickly shift along many fault lines.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reforms have been dealt a massive blow, with the Supreme Court effectively expanding its authority to oversee legislation, including basic laws.
This new war with Israel will provide no solution to the deeply-rooted problems of Gaza. Instead, it’s destined to exacerbate the terrible situation of Gaza’s residents.
Daniel Andrews’ decision to resign will cause potential challenges for the state Labor Party, and opportunities for the Opposition to become more electorally competitive.
It appears to have become more prevalent, visible, and possibly also more politicised in post-pandemic times, as general trust in governments and mainstream media declines.
We need to move beyond whether cancel culture is good or bad, and understand in more nuanced terms what it means, especially given the political weaponising of it.
The platform’s handling of harmful content, including disinformation, hate speech and propaganda, has attracted widespread criticism.
If the world genuinely wants to reach some semblance of “sustainable development”, it needs to start listening more to the concerns of youth and marginalised populations.
Reservists’ refusals to serve in Israel’s defence force represents an unprecedented development, with major implications for the army, Israeli society, and possibly the region.
When you buy seafood, you can’t be sure it is what it says it is – and Australian wholesalers are resistant to new traceability technologies.
The world’s collective failure to adequately address climate change alters “the rules of the parenting game”.
Human rights legislation is a normal part of living in a modern democratic country, but Australia still doesn’t have a legal framework that supports everyone living here.
Growing unrest and protests in Israel have forced PM Binyamin (Bibi) Netanyahu to back down on judicial reform for now, but what comes next?
On a new episode of Monash University’s “What Happens Next?” podcast, meet the healthcare providers and advocates working tirelessly to ensure that we don't lose ground in the global fight for reproductive rights.
To advance action on climate change, we need to acknowledge, listen to, and elevate the voices of those on the frontline of its impact.
The large-scale protests across Iran are a culmination of everything that’s gone wrong with the country since the 1979 revolution.
Although First Nations peoples’ connections to land are now legally well-established, their connections to water are not.
It’s understandable some people wish to publicly grieve the Queen, but those who disagree with the monarchy also have a right to freedom of speech.
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