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David Hayes 16 June 2016 Dublin’s commemoration of the Easter 1916 rising against British rule had an inclusive message but a political undertow, says David Hayes
David Hayes 3 June 2016 The duel over Britain’s place in Europe is a feast of acrimony, says David Hayes in London International Geoffrey Barker 3 June 2016 The federal election takes place against a background of complex and interacting global challenges, writes Geoffrey Barker International Ramon Lobato 31 May 2016 Should Netflix and other streaming services be required to promote local content? New developments in Europe are reviving old debates about national culture, writes Ramon Lobato International Antonio Castillo 30 May 2016 Poverty and pride combine in the streets of the Bolivian capital, reports Antonio Castillo
International Lesley Russell 30 May 2016 Hillary Clinton was always going to face different challenges and different treatment, writes Lesley Russell
International Nic Maclellan 26 May 2016 The closure of Clive Palmer’s Yabulu nickel smelter affects workers – and the political system – in New Caledonia as well as Townsville, writes Nic Maclellan International Philipp Strobl 25 May 2016 The tight presidential election result might suggest Austria is drifting to the far right, says Philipp Strobl. But history shows voters wanted to send a different signal International Alan Keenan 25 May 2016 Sri Lanka’s reconciliation process is showing early signs of movement, writes Alan Keenan. But the government needs to redouble its commitment to good… David Hayes 13 May 2016 A troubled start to this week’s anti-corruption summit revealed some home truths about Britain, writes David Hayes in London
David Hayes 10 May 2016 A Pakistani immigrant’s child and a fearless gay Scot are among the stars of Thursday’s UK-wide elections. They show that politics can work, says David Hayes
Ronald D. Holmes 5 May 2016 Next week’s elections will determine whether the gains made under president Benigno Aquino are consolidated or eroded, writes Ronald D. Holmes in Manila International Lesley Russell 20 April 2016 Discriminatory rules, long queues, gerrymandered boundaries: the decentralised US election machinery doesn’t serve voters well International John Fitzgerald 18 April 2016 China needs no help in silencing its critics at home and abroad. So how did Australia come to be part of the problem, asks John Fitzgerald David Hayes 11 April 2016 The Panama Papers have thwacked Britain’s prime minister. But he’s not out yet, says David Hayes in London
International Sebastiaan Princen 8 April 2016 The agreement with Turkey is an admission that the European Union can’t solve the refugee problem on its own, writes Sebastiaan Princen. Whether it will be enough…
International Lesley Russell 24 March 2016 Although attention is focused on the nail-biting presidential primaries, other elections are looming in November. Lesley Russell surveys the emerging field International Klaus Neumann 21 March 2016 The agreement hammered out in Brussels on Friday creates fresh uncertainty and renewed danger for refugees, writes Klaus Neumann International David Hayes 15 March 2016 Harold Wilson, born a century ago this month, imprinted himself on the public imagination International Lesley Russell 10 March 2016 Both the major US parties are in the midst of atypical campaigns, writes Lesley Russell. But as vital primaries approach, the Republicans still haven’t responded…
International Klaus Neumann 9 March 2016 Despite state elections this weekend, the German chancellor is sticking to her pledge to run a “rational” refugee policy, writes Klaus Neumann. Meanwhile,…
International Liam Weeks 8 March 2016 The Irish election failed to produce a clear result, writes Liam Weeks in Cork. A historic realignment of parties could be the most likely consequence International Kerry Brown & Marya Shakil 4 March 2016 Is the world big enough for both of them, ask Kerry Brown and Marya Shakil David Hayes 1 March 2016 Six years after his death, the work of a protean internationalist scholar has never been more relevant, writes David Hayes International Antonio Castillo 1 March 2016 Just a month after celebrating ten years in power, Evo Morales’s quest for a fourth term in office ended in defeat. It was bad news for a record-breaking leader but good news…
International Sara Niner 17 February 2016 Xanana Gusmao – former president, former PM – is still very much a force to be reckoned with, writes Sara Niner
International Lesley Russell 12 February 2016 Wishful thinking and conventional wisdom ran up against reality this week, writes Lesley Russell. The Clinton campaign and mainstream Republicans need to rethink their strategies International Lesley Russell 25 January 2016 Aspiring party nominees face a reality check once primaries get under way at the beginning of February, writes Lesley Russell. In the spotlight will be a rising sense of… International Bob Bowker 15 January 2016 The West’s failures have combined with bad national leadership to open the way for the wrong kind of anticipation International John Besemeres 21 December 2015 Hit by low energy prices and Western sanctions, Vladimir Putin has been exerting less obvious pressure in Ukraine, writes John Besemeres