Keywords: Government Independence
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INTERNATIONAL
- Sergey Maidukov Sr.
- 06 March 2025
Thirty years after the US pledged to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty, Zelensky arrived in Washington asking America to honour its promise. What he found was a White House willing to humiliate him because the cost of keeping its word has become too high.
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INTERNATIONAL
- Anonymous
- 20 February 2025
Myanmar’s military-led turmoil drives millions from their homes, bombs local communities, and keeps democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi behind bars. Once a nation of proud heritage and abundant resources, it now teeters on social and economic collapse. Our deep dive examines an enduring crisis and the determination powering an urgent call for change.
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ECONOMICS
- David James
- 29 January 2025
A plan to raise superannuation taxes on high-value funds has stalled in the Senate, sparking a broader debate about government control over retirement savings. Rooted in a unique system that places ownership squarely with individuals, Australia’s approach has delivered impressive returns, yet political pressures threaten to reshape its future.
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INTERNATIONAL
- Peter Craven
- 24 January 2025
In a second presidency begun with a spate of brash decrees — annexing Greenland, scrapping birthright citizenship — and forging odd alliances with billionaires, Donald Trump is already defying expectations. How did we reach this unsettling moment, and can America endure it?
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ARTS AND CULTURE
- Gillian Bouras
- 16 January 2025
Sacred spaces reflect their times, from Baroque splendor to Brutalist minimalism. A visit to Warsaw’s Temple of Divine Providence highlights how churches, beyond their doctrines, become vessels of national identity, architectural evolution, and historical memory.
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EDUCATION
- Peter Hosking
- 11 December 2024
In a world reshaped by smartphones and social media, Generations Z and Alpha grapple with rising anxiety, diminished attention spans, and the erosion of real-world connections. As governments and parents push for reforms, the challenge is clear: how can technology serve young people’s growth without exploiting their vulnerabilities for profit?
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