The campaign against Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya is so extreme and violent with the intent of eliminating them from the country that it meets the criteria for genocide.
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When children and young people have opportunities for active citizenship, they demonstrate a wide range of ways of contributing to their communities.
North Korea’s legitimacy derives almost wholly from its subjects’ perception of perfect strength and resolve. This makes it harder for Pyongyang to back down.
Michelle Grattan discusses the week in politics with Nicholas Klomp.
Why are we increasingly seeing voters support candidates whose policies are, superficially at least, against their own interests?
As New Zealand heads into a general election in less than three weeks, its seven Māori seats are a focus of debate.
Changes to marriage around the world have, historically, met with strident opposition, so it’s no surprise that same-sex marriage in Australia has had its own tough road to hoe.
In trying to grapple with energy Malcolm Turnbull is playing on the right field, but being able to kick the goals is another matter.
To find the government’s postal plebiscite on same-sex marriage valid, the High Court had to work through several quite technical constitutional and legal arguments.
China is probably no more fond of the North Korean regime than the Americans are, but it is walking a fine line between managing both nations and ensuring its own continued rise.
Australians boast of our warrior participation in every major war since 1899, and in every modern Olympiad since 1896.
To secede or not to secede, that is the question for WA, as it considers going it alone (though not everyone is taking it seriously).
While the details are yet to be announced, a deal on the long-running dispute marks a win for Timor Leste.
Politics podcast: Nick Xenophon on media reform
Nick Xenophon's position on contentious legislation – currently media reform – is crucial for the government.
The North Korea nuclear crisis is exposing the reality of US decline and the growing limitations of its ability to shape the strategic environment in northeast Asia.
Conscience protections for those opposed to same-sex marriage should not be seen as excusing bigotry. Rather, it is a legitimate means of best promoting everyone’s welfare.
Australian news editors and politicians give their views on the ethical issues arising when reporters return to journalism after time as a political spin doctor.
It would take a lifestyle upheaval to drop most Australians’ household emissions to a sustainable level. Even many of us who urge equitable action on climate change act as if this doesn’t apply to us.
The lack of moderates in the Liberals’ succession list is notable, given Christopher Pyne’s ill-judged boast to the faction that it was in the ‘winners’ circle’.
The Dera Sacha Sauda episode has several important questions, mostly related to the crisis of spirituality and modernity in India today.
HILDA data reveal an overwhelming tide of support toward the rights of same-sex couples within Australian society.
The anti-fascist movement, or ‘antifa’, has undergone more of an evolution of progressive militancy than a birth.
We need to get beyond hyperbole and half-truths from those both for and against marriage equality, and go back to basics.
There are concerns that performance-enhancing drug use is quickly becoming a public health crisis.
Wider societal issues are driving road user behaviour, which cannot be fixed by taking a traditional road safety approach.