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2021 Semester 2
What is AUKUS, and why does it matter?
October 24, 2021

AUKUS has been deemed by pundits as one of the greatest shifts in the geopolitical dynamic in the last few decades. Hear from both Luke and Kaiyue as they discuss the implications and risks of such an alliance.

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#AUSPOL #Defence Politics
The impact of COVID-19 on Australian universities
October 23, 2021

With Australia opening up to the world once more, join Yasindu, Julia and Vickram as they explore the impact that COVID-19 has had upon Australia's tertiary education sector.

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Australia Covid-19 Education
A Look At Countering North Korean Nuclear Proliferation
October 17, 2021

North Korea's nuclear proliferation has and continues to be of interest to pacifists and hawkish leaders alike. But how has public discourse and policy formed over the decades. Hear from Luke, Kaiyue and Linda as they discuss what countries 'ought' or 'ought not' to do with a dynamic and unpredictable North Korea.

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#NorthKorea #NuclearProliferation Politics
Climate Induced Displacement: Why It Matters.
October 13, 2021

Join Laurel, Phil and Amy as they tackle the topic of climate change and the lack of action regarding rising sea levels and the imminent issue of climate induced displacement.

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Climate Change World
Government Debt: Burden or Boon?
October 9, 2021

Join Vickram, Yasindu and Julia as they lay out the state of government debt across the world, and discuss the implications of ballooning debt levels.

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#Debt #Growth Government
An economic approach to understanding and addressing corruption
October 5, 2021

Join Chamindu, Jade, Morgan, and Stephen as they use insights from behavioural economics to analyse the motivation and effects of corruption, before exploring policy options for detection and prevention.

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Behavioural Economics Public Policy
Private Schools vs. Public Schools
September 30, 2021

Join Phil, Laurel and Amy as they discuss the increasing gap between government and non-government education. As the divide grows, conversation surrounding this issue is essential.

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Education Policy
Does a ban on for-profit tutoring solve educational inequality in China?
September 28, 2021

Join Chamindu, Jade, Morgan, and Stephen as they deconstruct the recent ban on for-profit tutoring in China and explore the deep roots of educational inequality in the country.

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#China Education Policy
DiDi and Ali Baba, is Strategic Shaming Strategic?
September 19, 2021

China must consider how to square its economic and financial expansionism with its tendency for regulatory policy. Hear from Kaiyue, Luke and Haiyue as they explore China's past and contemporary regulatory behaviour.

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#China Economics Public Policy
What caused the 2020 Beirut explosion? Analysing a broken system
September 14, 2021

How did the Beirut Port explosion and subsequent financial crisis happen? Join Chamindu, Jade, Morgan, and Stephen as they analyse these dual crises through financial, economic, historical, and international lenses.

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Economics & Finance World
Misinformation During A Global Pandemic.
September 13, 2021

Join Phil, Laurel and Amy as they discuss the phenomenon of ‘fake news’ and the impact of various forms of misinformation on the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Covid-19 Social Media
What happens now? Responses to the devastation in Haiti
September 3, 2021

What can we learn from the recent earthquake in Haiti? Join Chamindu, Jade, Morgan, and Stephen as they outline responses to this crisis and how to prepare for future natural disasters.

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Economics Environment
The Afghanistan Crisis Part 3: Social Ramifications
September 2, 2021

In Part 3 of Cainz coverage of Afghanistan, join Philip, Laurel and Amy as they discuss what the US withdrawal means for women's rights and the Taliban's history in dealing with the rights of a woman.

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#Afghanistan Human Rights World
The Afghanistan Crisis Part 2: Political Ramifications
August 29, 2021

The US military is leaving Afghanistan after almost 20 years of war. Join Yas, Julia and Vickram in Part 2 as they discuss how we ended up here, and what is next for Afghanistan.

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#Afghanistan Politics US Military
The Afghanistan Crisis Part 1: Economic Ramifications
August 29, 2021

Following the swift departure of US and NATO aligned forces, Afghanistan represents a vast vacuum of potential. Hear from Haiyue, Luke and Kaiyue as they explore the economic and supply chain implications of this tumult.

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#Afghanistan Economics Politics
Micro-trends and Overconsumption: Fashion Consumerism in the 21st Century.
August 24, 2021

As pressure mounts on governments and large corporations to take climate action, one industry is seemingly left behind. Join Melanie as she explores overconsumption within the fashion industry.

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Environment Social Media Sustainability
Is subscription gaming the future of Netflix?
August 8, 2021

Recently, Netflix made a move into the mobile gaming industry. Join Calvin for a deep dive into Netflix’s plans for mobile gaming, their potential competitors in this industry and investors' responses to the announcement.

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Business Gaming
The Olympic-Sized Burden
August 6, 2021

The costs of hosting the Olympics are rising to record levels. What are driving these costs up and what might a more sustainable Olympic Games look like?

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Economics Sports
An alternative approach to Australian climate policy
August 5, 2021

How can Australia become a global policy leader in addressing climate change? Join Ben as he examines the failures of current and previous climate policy in order to suggest an investment and international engagement-based approach for the future.

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Environment Public Policy
2021: An emergent year for M&A
August 1, 2021

An overview of M&A activity in the first half of 2021 by Ryan Dieu and Julie Lan

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Business Corporate Finance

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