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Suzannah Lyons

How have ancient monarchies survived and what are their roles in current democracies? : Michael Joiner, 360info CC by 4.0

Monarchies were once the most common forms of government. 360info looks at the role they play in our modern democratic societies.

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Monarchies in modern democracy

Coronation of King Charles shines spotlight on monarchies

Monarchies were once the most common forms of government. 360info looks at the role they play in our modern democratic societies.

Culture
King Tupou VI was the first Tongan monarch crowned under Tonga’s more democratically-elected government. : Mark Tantrum via Governor-General of New Zealand CC BY 4.0

The Pacific’s last remaining monarchy has taken a unique approach to balancing executive powers between the king and the parliament.

Monarchies in modern democracy

How Tonga strikes a balance between king and democracy

The Pacific’s last remaining monarchy has taken a unique approach to balancing executive powers between the king and the parliament.

Culture
While it is one thing for the UK to retain the monarchy, it’s another question for the realms. : Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office/Flickr CC BY 2.0

Republicanism was seen as a move against Queen Elizabeth II during her reign. Now the Commonwealth is at a crossroads.

Monarchies in modern democracy

What will become of the Commonwealth under Charles III?

Republicanism was seen as a move against Queen Elizabeth II during her reign. Now the Commonwealth is at a crossroads.

Culture
The coronation of King Charles III has put the monarchy’s role in Commonwealth countries back at the forefront of public debate. : COP PARIS via Flickr Public domain

Support for the monarchy across Australia, Canada and New Zealand varies widely, and reveals a lot about how citizens view themselves.

Monarchies in modern democracy

Are Australians, Canadians and New Zealanders still loyal to the British crown?

Culture
The Yogyakarta sultanate is the last remaining to hold political power in Indonesia. : Farano Gunawan/Unsplash Unsplash license

The success of Yogyakarta’s bid to be recognised as a UNESCO Historical City Centre would benefit Indonesia’s last remaining sultanate.

Monarchies in modern democracy

The last sultanate of Indonesia

Culture
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan. : 外務省ホームページ/Wikimediacommons CC 4.0

Despite limited powers, constitutional monarchies can directly influence democratic nations, and Japan is no exception.

Monarchies in modern democracy

The king and aye: When monarchs influence the people

Culture
The death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 led to an outpouring of grief across the world. : Doyle of London via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

As Charles is set to be crowned it’s unclear if he’s inherited the love felt for his mother or whether it’s time for Australian republicans to stage a new push.

Monarchies in modern democracy

Why Aussies will give King Charles a fair go

Law
Digital attacks on journalists in Indonesia are increasing. : Towfiqu Barbhuiya via Unsplash Unsplash License

With digital attacks on journalists increasing, Indonesia’s press council formed a task force in response. But could the country’s laws be part of the problem?

Press freedom

How can Indonesian journalists be best protected from digital attacks?

Law
It has been 30 years since the UN General Assembly proclaimed 3 May as World Press Freedom Day. However, the state of press freedom and freedom of expression continues to be regressive in certain countries. : Michael Joiner, 360info CC BY 4.0

Newsrooms are still fighting to honour press freedom despite government pressure, competition with social media platforms and declining trust in the media.

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Press freedom

The fight for press freedom is a fight for us all

Human Interest