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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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

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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

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As we come to rely more on AI-generated information in everyday settings, the question of trust becomes more important. : Robert Scoble via Flickr CCBY2.0

AI is becoming more prevalent in everyday situations but there is still distrust. The challenge is overcoming that barrier.

Next-gen chatbots

Can we trust machines doing the news?

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This image was one of a series featuring SFijian actors to illustrate stories about situations that can trigger gender violence in families. : Ali Rae CCBY4.0

Asking women about the relevance of rules on gender violence should be the first step to confronting this issue. Stronger laws on their own just don’t cut it.

International women's day

Lore, laws and the effects on Pacific women

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Farmers planting trees at Jagoi Heritage Forest in Bau, Kuching, Sarawak. The Indigenous peoples’ traditional response to improve the condition of the forest in their catchment area is by planting more trees such as timber trees, bamboo, rattan and wild fruit trees. : Prof Gabriel Tonga Noweg Photo supplied by the author

The Indigenous people's respect for the land and their traditional agricultural practices can teach us to adapt to extreme weather conditions.

Indigenous lessons

Indigenous farming knowledge is science, not superstition

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