Judith Brett argues that Malcolm Turnbull should have learned some lessons from Alfred Deakin, but perhaps the problem is that his opponents have already been learning them.
Category: Ideas
Yet another view of neoliberalism
An American liberal's interpretation of "neoliberalism" explores the messaging strategy of the left.
Poland and populism
Anti-government protests in Poland offer a window on the difference between liberals and conservatives, and also an opportunity to think about whether the authoritarian right deserves the label of "populist".
The war against Arab democracy
The conflict with Qatar is fundamentally about the possibility of democracy in the Arab world. That's why Saudi and Trumpian autocrats are on the same side.
A cliffhanger and a landslide, part II
Emmanuel Macron is on track for a very big parliamentary majority. The centrist forces that in Britain swung behind Jeremy Corbyn had in France a genuine centrist to rally to.
A cliffhanger and a landslide, part I
Theresa May was an unlikely front person for right-wing populism. Perhaps that's why she did so badly.
An unenviable choice
Britain goes to the polls this week, in the shadow of terrorism, to choose between unreconstructed socialism and resurgent nationalism. It's an ugly situation to be in.
More about democracy and neoliberalism
Democracy is the friend of liberalism, not its enemy. Maybe it's the friend of neoliberalism as well, if only we could agree on what that means.
Macron and the debate on neoliberalism
Debate continues on what it means to be a "neoliberal", but more people seem willing to accept that it's not always a bad thing.
Choosing democracy – or not
The French left faces its moment of truth on whether to make a broad front against Marine Le Pen. The arguments for doing so seem overwhelming.
The World is Not Enough 