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At what point do we say ‘enough’ to Trump?

Australia has so far been content to bend to the Trump 2.0 whirlwind. It will inevitably have to decide where it can draw the line.

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Trump’s withdrawal from WHO will not make America great again

Donald Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the World Health Organisation will serve to propel China.

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Amplifying Pacific voices for science

It’s hoped the launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences will lead to a stronger voice for Pacific science at both regional and global levels.

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The empty slogan of ‘Never again’

A new UN doctrine was supposed prevent genocide and other atrocity crimes. It never worked.

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Four obstacles to India joining UN security council

Despite persistent lobbying, experts say it’s unlikely India will gain permanent membership of the UN Security Council anytime soon for several reasons.

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Reforms that could renew the UN’s purpose and power

The Summit of the Future gives the UN a chance to re-assess, possibly paving the way for reforms to be more representative and more effective.

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The nations most (and least) likely to support UN principles

Barbados ranks first and the United States last in a new index ranking countries’ global cooperation.

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Everything you need to know about the Summit of the Future

Progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals has stagnated. This month’s summit aims to forge a new global consensus on how to secure our future.

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Can Australia repair its standing in the Pacific?

Long a regional laggard on climate action, Australia must convince Pacific leaders it’s serious about moving away from fossil fuels.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same currency in 2024.

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NATO turns 75: planning for the future in an uncertain world

On its 75th anniversary, NATO is poised to address emerging global security issues, balancing expansion with the need for unity against rising threats.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

At what point do we say ‘enough’ to Trump?

Trump’s withdrawal from WHO will not make America great again

Amplifying Pacific voices for science

The empty slogan of ‘Never again’

Four obstacles to India joining UN security council

Reforms that could renew the UN’s purpose and power

The nations most (and least) likely to support UN principles

Everything you need to know about the Summit of the Future

Can Australia repair its standing in the Pacific?

Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

NATO turns 75: planning for the future in an uncertain world

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