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Politics
The Vibecession: Bridging The Consumer Sentiment Gap
March 29, 2024

It’s 2024, and the US economy is back. After COVID, it experienced an inflation surge far beyond what many had seen in their lifetimes. However, inflation peaked back in 2022,…

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Policy Review: The 2022 Australian Federal Election
April 27, 2022

Join Amy, Phil and Laurel as they explore the most imminent concerns Australians face in the upcoming Federal Election. Issues such as Climate Change and the Rising Cost of Living are the focal points of this article. This article will present an overview of the policy positions for these issues between the major political parties with the aim of informing the readership ahead of the 2022 Federal Election.

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What is SWIFT and why is it important?
March 22, 2022

Join Yasindu as he explores the significance of SWIFT and its role as a potential deterrent against Russian advances in Ukraine.

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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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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
MIRS x Cainz debate: Is foreign aid an effective foreign policy tool?
October 9, 2021

While one of the oldest diplomatic tools used, foreign aid has seen its share of controversy, being labelled as a capitalist form of exploitation on weaker nations. The following debate between Cainz and the Melbourne International Relations Society aims to tackle the ethics of this topic.

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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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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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Cainz writers debate: That there is too much emphasis on politics in the media
April 11, 2021

Political discussion in the media has long been considered a staple part of democracy. But is there a point at which too much coverage becomes the problem?

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Media Politics
Education, The Key to Indigenous Wellbeing
March 27, 2021

The “Closing the Gap” initiative is a project aimed at increasing the life outcomes and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. While some moves forward have been made, there is clear room for improvement to ensure social equity is achieved.

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Policy Politics
Modern Monetary Theory: Magic or Malarkey
November 8, 2020

Gaining traction in economic circles, Modern Monetary Theory stands at an arms length distance from traditional monetary and fiscal policy. However, with countries economies crumbling under the sheer weight of the pandemic, is it time that we reconsider?

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A Post-Truth, Post-Trump World
October 27, 2020

How has US Foreign Policy shifted under the 45th President, and how will its hegemonic status change after 2020?

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Is Australia Failing to Meet the 2030 Paris Agreement Goal?
October 17, 2020

Is Australia on track with their goal to achieve their overly ambitious objective to reduce emissions by 2030?

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The Belt and Road Part 2: The International Stage
October 3, 2020

In Part 2 of our series on the BRI, Anuk, Ben and Julia examine how and where China is expanding its modern Silk Road outside of Australia.

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Delving into the debts of the coronavirus pandemic
June 3, 2020

Subsequent to the coronavirus pandemic, governments rely on debt to battle economic pressure and reduce economic consequences.

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Integrity, but at what cost – Australia/China trade-war
May 26, 2020

Following Scott Morrison’s early call for an independent inquiry into China’s initial handling of COVID-19, Australia has faced significant economic and political backlash. China has imposed exorbitant tariffs on Australian…

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#China Economics Politics
Football Club Ownership: a Geopolitical Tool?
April 23, 2020

In light of the prospective Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle, why have so many states invested in football teams?

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Politics
Social Distancing: Not an option to all
April 7, 2020

As the Coronavirus epidemic continues to trouble the world economy and health systems around the globe, social distancing has been a measure to lessen the impact of this pandemic.

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Economics Politics
Could UBI save Australians from the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
March 29, 2020

Calls for universal basic income have gained prominence in the 21st century as a way to alleviate the woes of poverty and social inequality. Could it save Australians admist the COVID-19 pandemic?

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4 cents a day buys a lot more than nostalgia
October 21, 2019

In a modern media landscape overflowing with free and accessible online news and entertainment, the ABC is not just a curator of cultural capital. It is a societal pillar and…

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Politics
Cry For Me, Argentina: Crises of Poverty, Prices and Public Finance
September 7, 2019

On Sunday the 11thof August, conservative Argentinian President Mauricio Macri suffered a resounding defeat in the primary elections to his left-wing rival, Alberto Fernández and his running mate Cristina Fernández…

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A Lose-Lose Trade War between South Korea and Japan
August 12, 2019

Rising tensions between South Korea and Japan have reached an all-time peak sparking fears of a trade war. Japan’s recent announcement to tighten controls on exports of hi – tech…

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Hong Kong protests damaging its Economy
August 12, 2019

Hong Kong is in the brink of a crisis. A crisis that the CEO Carrie Lam has warned that the international financial hub is facing an economic crisis worse than…

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Economics Politics
Deal or No Deal? Will PM Johnson Change Britain’s Fate?
August 11, 2019

Brexit is the process of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU) in keeping with the results of the 2016 referendum. Since then, there has been constant debate among…

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Politics
Trump & Twitter
May 14, 2019

The emergence of social media has changed the way politicians communicate and engage with voters. In the United States, social media has been used by presidents as a tool to…

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Politics
The Trials and Tribulations of Australian Climate Policy
May 14, 2019

For the past decade, the only thing certain about Australian climate policy has been uncertainty. A decade long prime ministerial shuffle coupled with rising energy costs and economic softening have,…

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Economics Politics
Scomo VS Bill: Who will win?
May 7, 2019

It seems like the majority of Australians know where their mind is at with this election. By the end of Monday 6th May, nearly 1 million ballots had been cast at…

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Economics Politics
Demonetization’s Impact on India and the 2019 General Elections
April 18, 2019

On 8 November 2016, Narendra Modi, the prime minister of the world’s largest democracy—India—announced that all 500- and 1000-rupee notes, which accounted for 86% of the currency, would be withdrawn…

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The final count: can the UK strike a deal?
March 18, 2019

As we rapidly approach the March 29 Brexit deadline, the UK and EU are frantically trying to strike a deal to ensure a smooth and polished exit from the EU.…

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Migration Mythbusting
September 18, 2018

Immigration at large Has seen that in Scott Morrison’s ascension into the Prime Ministership, he has brought with him his tough stance on migration, as seen in his previous role…

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The New PM: Scott Morrison
September 13, 2018

Recently, a new prime minister – PM Scott Morrison – was ushered in to replace the out of favour Malcolm Turnbull. In this short piece, we will discuss what the…

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Economics Politics
Reflections on Brexit: Plebiscites, Social Media and Economic Impacts
September 7, 2018

Britain's Sudden 180° turn from Brexit  A country's GDP is a very important statistic, being the determinant of economic health and growth and all. Macroeconomic theory gets complicated, but GDP…

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Economics Politics
Trump’s Tariff Warfare
August 21, 2018

Since his 2017 inauguration, Trump’s diplomatic affairs have been controversial at best, with the 45th President using the dominance of the North American economy as a heavy bargaining chip in…

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Economics Politics
American Gun Laws: Politics and Culture
August 9, 2018

Politicised Youth "Politicise my Death." It is a chilling statement with an even more harrowing origin that has received the support of over 2,000 signatures. The pledge that sees the…

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Economics Politics
Abenomics 101
August 7, 2018

Japan – the economy in the context  Prior to the introduction of Abenomics—a set of monetary and fiscal policies, as well as structural reforms devised by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…

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Who Wins? Trade War between US and China
April 24, 2018

It all commenced with Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign when he announced that his administration would be implementing a steep 35%-45% tariff on Chinese imports, in efforts to protect the…

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Economics Politics
Young, Wild and Free: The nascent US medical marijuana industry rising to a new high
April 14, 2018

What is medical marijuana and where can I get some? Medical marijuana or medical cannabis is the recommended use of marijuana by doctors to improve health outcomes for patients. Recently,…

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Economics Politics
Trumponomics: The Wider Implications of US Corporate Tax Reform
March 29, 2018

In December 2017, the US Republican Senate slashed the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and the personal tax rate from 39.6% to 37%. In addition, reforms regarding…

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Finance Politics
Tapping into the Sino-Australian Relationship
October 6, 2017

The Australia-China relationship is based off trade dealings and investment opportunities. In 1972, both nations chartered diplomatic relations that led Australia to build an embassy in Beijing in 1973 (DFAT,…

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Iceland and the Gender Pay Gap
June 20, 2017

After several decades of gradually bridging the gap between men and women’s average weekly salary, the world continues to witness the effects of industry based segregation with family and societal…

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Economics Politics
Trump: Market Savior or Matador-In-Training?
April 20, 2017

In a pre-election, Aug. 9 interview with Fox News Channel, Trump said: “If rates go up, you’re going to see something that’s not pretty. It’s all a big bubble.” Fast…

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Finance Politics
Currency consequences: Brexit
August 23, 2016

Since Britain’s embark into the European Union in 1973, Britain’s relationship with the EU has been fraught. Thus, unsurprising to some, but a shock to many, Britain’s historic referendum result…

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Finance Politics
2016 Federal Budget
August 17, 2016

The 2016 Federal Budget, handed down by The Liberal Party (LNP), included budgetary alterations to areas such as small businesses, taxation and youth employment. However, proposed changes for superannuation have…

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Economics Politics
Why are the French building $50B submarines in Adelaide?
August 17, 2016

Australia’s perceived vulnerability of being a Western state deeply rooted in the Asia Pacific region could not be more clear following the Coalition’s recent decision to invest in the building…

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Saudi Arabia’s New Plan.
August 17, 2016

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman stood confidently before the array of journalists as a beacon of light for the economic depravity that Saudi Arabia was slipping into over the…

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CHINA’S ROAD TO RECOVERY FROM ITS SELF-CREATED DEMOGRAPHIC DISASTER
April 20, 2016

After years of implementation, in October 2015 China announced its decision to lift the one-child policy and adopt a more lenient two-child policy, in an attempt to diversify the country’s…

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AUSTRALIA’S NEXT BOOM: THE INNOVATION BOOM
April 20, 2016

Innovation is at the heart of a strong economy, it keeps us competitive, creates jobs and maintains a high standard of living. It’s not just about new frameworks, ideas and…

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Economics Politics
MELBOURNE’S SKY RAIL: IS THE SKY THE LIMIT?
April 20, 2016

In contemporary society, globalisation represents the ongoing development of technology in order to optimize several facets of human life including mundane aspects such as commutation. Due to this rapidly expanding…

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Economics Politics
The Economics of Terror and the Consequences of the Belgian Attacks
April 11, 2016

While acts of terror stem from a perceived social or political injustice, along with the idea that violence may prove a compelling call for change (Ahmed, 2015), its repercussions are…

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Economics Politics
Summertime Sadness – UK decides if the European Dream is actually a nightmare
April 11, 2016

All eyes of the world were on Brussels, Belgium, as a terrible catastrophe destroyed dozens of lives. British citizens, while paying their respects, were also contemplating this tragedy with their…

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Economics Politics
Increasing the GST: To burden or not to burden?
April 3, 2016

The latter half of the 20th century showcased the prominent emergence of socialist democratic parties across the world. This political ideology supports “social justice” through economic interventions within a capitalistic…

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Economics Politics
Everything you needed to know about the money of the American elections: Life, Liberty and…
March 21, 2016

“There are two things that are important in politics. One is money, and I can’t remember what the other one is” – Senator Mark Hannah The American election approaches. In…

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Politics
Negative Gearing in the Spotlight
March 21, 2016

As Australia’s property prices continue to rise, housing affordability remains a key concern and the contention over negative gearing has never wavered far from the spotlight. Sydney housing prices have…

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