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A shift in global order will mean turbulent times for US allies and their universities

Universities worldwide face the challenges of the current geopolitical landscape, addressing the impact of Trump 2.0, the importance of upholding academic values, and the need for solidarity and transparency within the academic community.

Politics and society

Beyond the WTO: Trump’s tariff battleground

The world faces the prospect of a reconfigured trading system, one where economic nationalism replaces multilateral cooperation as the driving force of international commerce.

Business

Global recession a risk as Gaza war rages on

So far, Israel’s war in Gaza hasn’t greatly disrupted global supply chains. But the situation could quickly shift along many fault lines.

Business

Absent Putin and the Ukraine war cast a long shadow over G20

The leaders of Russia and China are skipping the G20 summit, but their absences – and rifts over the Ukraine war – will have a big influence on the proceedings.

Politics and society

Episode 72: Is Australia Behind in the Critical Minerals Race?

On a new episode of Monash University’s ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast, we examine whether mining and sustainability can go hand-in-hand as we transition to a decarbonised future,

What Happens Next?

Weapons trade: Industry under the spotlight

The global trade in arms is worth more than two trillion dollars. A UN conference aims to bring more oversight to this deadly industry.

Politics and society

Changing of the guard

Seventy-five years on from the end of WWII, the shift to a new world order seems well underway.

Politics and society

Episode 3: How Do We Start Tackling Waste?

We’re not going to recycle our way out of this one. It takes awareness and education to change our behaviours surrounding waste. Find out what you can do.

Podcast: What Happens Next?

Few winners in new world order

Profiting from the US-China trade war may turn out to be a Pyrrhic victory for the rest of the world.

Business and economy

Yielding to the curve?

Stockmarkets have been hammered globally and the yield curve is inverted in the US, suggesting a recession is imminent. But not everyone is convinced.

Business and economy