People talk about genocide in a few different ways, ranging from technical to colloquial – but a war of words does not replace a path to peace, a genocide scholar writes.
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On Nov. 5, 2024, Americans will likely have to choose between two older men as president. Here’s what to watch out for in the second showdown between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Many years beyond the average American retirement age, politicians vie for power and influence. Their constituents tend to prefer they step back and pass the torch to younger people.
Ukraine needs some successes on the battlefield if it is to maintain international support.
Anthony Albanese and Joe Biden have said climate will now be a critical component of the Australia-US relationship. Now they need to ensure it stays on the agenda.
With the balance of political power at stake in the Virginia legislature, voters in this key swing state may reveal clues for the 2024 presidential election.
As Israel prepares for a land invasion of Gaza, tensions are rising in the region between Iran and the US.
Russia has strong ties with Israel as well as many Arab states, so it is well placed as a mediator. But does war in the Middle East suit Moscow’s priorities?
History is full of examples that show why a ground war in Gaza is a bad idea – but is the Netanyahu government listening?
The newly appointed speaker in the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, has opposed funding the Ukraine war.
Joe Biden knows only too well from 21st-century US history how hard it is for a country to untangle itself from a ground invasion.
Iran’s long-term strategy includes eradicating Israel and driving a wedge between Israel and its regional neighbors. So far, the war seems to be accomplishing that goal.
Despite the pomp of a state visit, Albanese will be hoping to bring home from Washington some significant wins on policy and the bilateral relationship.
Washington’s firm support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas is a personal and geopolitical priority for US president Joe Biden.
The current war in Gaza is an argument in favour of a multipolar world, one in which the U.S. has less influence and other powers can act as countervailing forces.
Politicians have used their assumptions about Gazans to support their policies. But the people in Gaza experience these policies far differently, writes a scholar of Islamism.
In this podcast, Kim Beazley joins The Conversation to talk about the Albanese visit and the international situation.
The Rafah crossing has historically played a pivotal role in easing the hardships faced by Gazans. Today, it represents an actual lifeline.
The Biden Administration’s signature climate legislation is unleashing a wave of clean energy investment, along with some opportunities and risks for countries like Australia.
Thirty years after the Battle of Mogadishu, the US continues waging war in Somalia, with little public knowledge, scrutiny or constructive results.
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