As Charles is crowned King, maybe the time has come for Canada to reassess its connection with the British monarchy and become a republic.
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It’s been a long time coming. But this latest news means the ACT and NT could draw up their own voluntary assisted dying laws, bringing them into line with the states.
In the middle of the tremendous outpouring of love and grief for the Queen and the monarchy she represented, not everyone wants to take a moment of silence. And there are a lot of reasons why.
If the prime minister is right, and New Zealand’s ties to the monarchy will only strengthen under Charles III, the country will be swimming against the Commonwealth tide.
Queen Elizabeth II headed up an impressive global brand, the new king must maintain this success
Since the Brexit referendum in 2016, Africa has slipped from its precarious but tangible place in UK political discourse.
The world changed a great deal in the 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Her son’s legacy may be determined by how he adapts to new dynamics within the UK and across the Commonwealth.
Queen Elizabeth harnessed goodwill from Canadians mostly as an individual, rather than as the hereditary head of an institution. But her death will lead to debate about the relevance of the monarchy.
It’s in Britain’s interests to help the African continent reach its potential.
Colonisation, genocide and changes in official languages have resulted in the hybridisation of languages. A mix of Kinyarwanda, French and English is dubbed kinyafranglais.
Internal affairs of the bloc may dominate the summit which seeks to address a wide range of international issues.
The Platinum Jubilee serves as an opportunity to reflect on the complex interactions and historical evolution of the British monarchy and the transformations in sport, politics and society.
Summit provides opportunity to showcase modernity of Kigali and government achievements.
From the tax we pay to the wine we drink, many policies in Britain today have their roots in imperialism.
This year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will draw on traditions that have bolstered support for monarchs since the early 1800s — it could help this year’s celebrations succeed again.
An expert on the royal family’s finances explains how they still benefit from historical connections to slavery and empire.
The former secretary-general of the Commonwealth represents the true essence of a public intellectual and leader; his sense of duty defines his legacy.
The move to a republic has been gathering pace for many years.
The Malawi court’s decision provides a roadmap for future challenges to the death penalty in other southern African countries.
Despite its Imperial origins, the Commonwealth has a strong radical tradition. If it wants to remain relevant to Africa in the 21st Century, that radicalism needs to be rediscovered.
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Director of History & Policy at the Institute of Historical Research and Professor of British and Commonwealth History, School of Advanced Study, University of London
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Reader, Institute of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London
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Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law, University of Sydney
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Professor of Practice in Diplomacy, Dept of Politics and International Studies, SOAS, University of London
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Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape
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Adjunct Professor. History of the Royal Family, Redeemer University
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Lecturer in Media, Lancaster University
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Dennis Altman is a Friend of The Conversation.
Vice Chancellor's Fellow and Professorial Fellow, Institute for Human Security and Social Change, La Trobe University
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Senior Lecturer, History, University of Aberdeen
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor Emeritus of Media and Culture, Griffith University, Griffith University
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Lecturer of international trade law, Monash Business School, Monash University
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Chair/Professor of Latin American and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures, Depts. Spanish and Portuguese, African and African Diaspora Studies, The University of Texas at Austin
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), The University of Melbourne
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Laureate Professor Emeritus, Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne