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The Arabic name for the strait is Maḍīq Hurmuz. One theory derives “Hormuz” from the local Persian word Hur-Mogh, meaning “Place of Dates,” but the dominant scholarly etymology traces it through Middle Persian to the Zoroastrian god […]

Introduction: A Study in Contrasts Donald Trump is one of the richest men ever to hold the U.S. presidency, with a net worth estimated at $3.9 billion – more than 99.9 per cent of American […]

Joe Kent, the now former US Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, always seemed a bit off, especially to liberals. As a combat veteran of MAGA pedigree, he found favour with President Donald J. Trump, […]

We have been asking the wrong question about artificial intelligence. For several years now, the dominant public debate has revolved around a familiar set of concerns. Will AI take jobs? Will it spread misinformation? Will […]

How Trump Walked Into the Trap Mearsheimer Spent Twenty Years Mapping John Mearsheimer sees war with Iran as a strategic folly, arguing it is unwinnable, will not destroy Iran’s nuclear knowledge, and could, instead, boost […]

By Niu Honglin A few days ago, while working on this mini podcast series, I found myself scrolling through what looked like a very typical “weekend recommendation” post – until I realized none of it was […]

Having spent most of my career in marketing and advertising, I have firsthand insight into how deliberate persuasive techniques are used to shape attitudes and behaviours. In this piece, I argue that the media employs […]

It is 1806 in the place now called West Lakes, Adelaide. For thousands of years, a Kaurna community – perhaps a hundred souls strong – has thrived here on the Adelaide Plains. In the driest […]

By Denis Hay Description An explanation of what social justice in Australia means today, why confusion exists, and where citizens can find grounded, evidence-based analysis and reform pathways. Introduction Social justice is discussed constantly in […]

We like to think that we are a civilised people, don’t we? I was pondering this question, considering what it means to be ‘civilised’, what ‘civil’ looks like, so I asked a few people on […]

The system will improve as it “matures”, the government says. The question is, what’s actually growing? INT. GOVERNMENT OFFICE – MEETING ROOM (UTOPIA) Long table. Laptops open. Slide on screen: Ø  “Transition from KISS to […]