Scroll to top

World

European Greens MP Eva Joly (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

There is no green revolution without tax justice

There's a green wave sweeping through European Parliament. But meaningful action on issues like climate change cannot be achieved without countries rewriting corporate tax law.

What should we expect from the Osaka G20 summit this weekend?

In addition to official proceedings, we need to keep an eye on the side meetings — and the conversations not being had.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Scott Morrison (Image: AAP/Lukas Coch)

It's time to pay attention to Russia's rising power in the Pacfic

Five years after Tony Abbott threatened to "shirtfront" Putin, Australia needs to put Russia back on its radar.

Boris' day: Johnson shambles closer to victory

In the lead-up to a final vote, the campaign to elect the Conservative Party's next leader has taken some surprising twists.

Journalists protest violence against the media in Mexico, 2010 (Image: Knight Foundation)

Mexico's war on press freedom is a blueprint for Australia

In Mexico, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, we can see the inevitable result of the government's demonisation of the press.

The making of Britain's Donald Trump

Boris Johnson is best known for his history of lying, racism, and downright buffoonery, leading many to wonder whether Britain's next prime minister has more in common with Donald Trump than a shockingly blonde mop.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Image: Kremlin)

Will Ethiopia's Nile mega-dam lead to conflict with Egypt?

There have been concerns of a 'water war' for close to a decade, now the mega-dam is nearing completion.

(Image: Microstockhub/Getty)

Why travel advisories are handy tools in a trade war 

Are government travel advisories always about citizens' safety? There's often a bit more to it...

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. (Image: AP/Suamy Beydoun)

Brazil's fascist president fails to deliver on far-right reforms

After six months of government, Jair Bolsonaro has little to nothing positive to show.

Hong Kong's 2014 'Umbrella Movement' protests (Image: Studio Incendo)

Hong Kong's autonomy on the line as Beijing's influence grows

New extradition laws with Beijing are just another step in the erosion of Hong Kong's political and legal autonomy. The effects will be huge for the region.