All fascists are authoritarians. But not all authoritarians are fascists. It’s crucial to understand there are other types of authoritarianism – and how they differ.
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Having little legal success after the last election result, Trump and the Republican Party have learned a lesson: start sowing the seeds of electoral doubt early.
Though both sides seem to want to avoid a wider war, the latest Israeli strike is a reminder that the longer conflicts go on, the less likely they are to remain contained.
Voter turnout in states with high barriers to voting are well below the national average – especially in Southern states with Republican legislatures.
Small numbers of voters in a small number of states may decide the election, which is leading to interesting tensions in both campaigns.
Failure by the West to rein in Israel’s actions has led to accusations of ‘double standards’ regarding international law.
While many people in Moldova and Georgia support closer integration with Europe, Russia’s efforts to interfere in the votes has the potential to destabilise both countries.
Republicans and Liberals have found common cause attacking big business. But when it comes to actually siding with workers over business, a different picture emerges.
Prabowo’s party wants to revert to Indonesia’s original authoritarian Constitution. Are there enough guardrails in place to protect the country’s fledgling democracy?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure on multiple fronts, but he is likely to continue the war to appease the right-wing members of his cabinet.
Once censored, Chinese scholars are increasingly voicing their concerns over a partnership they see as limited and costly for Beijing.
The market remains deeply uncertain about the future direction of China’s economic policies and what they might mean for the world. But we should still watch closely.
Palau is one of the few remaining countries to have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Is a switch to Beijing possible following next month’s election?
Some semblance of self-rule will return to the restive region, five years after Narendra Modi’s government stripped it away.
Calls in Iran for a revision of the country’s nuclear defence doctrine are growing louder as Israel’s attacks on Iran’s main proxy group, Hezbollah, intensify.
While states have the right to expel or deny entry to any diplomat without reason, barring a top UN official could have serious ramifications for the organisation’s work.
Japan’s scandal-tainted ruling party is losing credibility with the public. The new PM is hoping a quick election will catch the opposition off guard and solidify his party’s mandate.
Immigration has become a central issue of the 2024 presidential election for Trump and the Republicans. How did Republican rhetoric change so dramatically on the issue?
The world needs to stop taking sides. A solution involves reconciling both parties’ objectives – a ceasefire in Gaza, self-determination for Palestinians, and safety and security for Israelis.
The US is ruling out a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, but Israel has other options for retaliation. One thing is clear: a regional war is no longer imminent, it is here.
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Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University
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Adjunct Senior Fellow, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in International Studies in the School of Society and Culture, Adelaide University
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Research Fellow, Middle East Studies, Deakin University
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Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University
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Associate Professor in International Relations, UNSW
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Adjunct Professor, Defence and Security Institute, The University of Western Australia; UNSW
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Professor of International Law, Australian National University
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Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University
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Associate Professor (Adj), Griffith Asia Institute; and Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
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Director of Research, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney
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Malcolm Smith Professor of Asian Law and Director of the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society, The University of Melbourne