Remaining members of ‘Bali nine’ set for repatriation, with conditions
The Albanese government is still discussing the details for the remaining five of the “Bali nine” to be repatriated to ...
From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks
Expectations were low for the latest UN climate summit. But climate law expert Jacqueline Peel – who was at the talks – ...
Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African regimes still employ them: study explores why
While Wagner may offer short-term stability for some African governments, its long-term impact undermines sustainable ...
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Protecting victims of conflict: how African value systems could strengthen humanitarian law
Post-doc Researcher, Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, University of South Africa International ...
Dogecoin is a joke − so what’s behind its rally?
Dogecoin’s rebound – after several years of devaluation and disrepute – reveals the extent to which community, attention and ...
US House passes measure that could punish nonprofits Treasury Department decides are ‘terrorist’
Organizations representing nonprofits have condemned this bill, which critics see as a threat to President-elect Donald Trump ...
Presidents often claim mandates − especially when they want to expand their power or are on the defensive
Donald Trump claims the 2024 election gave him a mandate. Scholars who study the presidency are skeptical about the entire ...
Low turnout in the 2024 election may have been due to undecided voters being overwhelmed by choice
Turnout at the 2024 general election was just 60% – one of the lowest in modern history. This is not an isolated phenomenon: ...
Educating young people about social media would be far more effective than a ban - Finland can show us how
By integrating digital literacy into the education system from the preschool years, Finland shows how to keep young people ...
Donald Trump will put America first: what does that mean for Africa?
Trump’s America-first policy orientation means that interests and commitments to other countries and international affairs ...
Activism on foot: When Indigenous activists walk the land to honor their past and reshape their future
Movements like the Journey of Nishiyuu walk the land to reclaim culture and push for Indigenous nations’ rights.
Who were Caracalla and Geta, the cruel and unhinged Roman brother emperors depicted in Gladiator II?
It’s clear Caracalla and Geta had an intense rivalry. This was kept in check while their father Septimius Severus was emperor ...