A former adversary realises that libertarianism holds some important truths for a troubled world.
Category: United States
Liberals trapped in Trump’s embrace
Siding with Donald Trump didn't do the Liberal Party any good at this year's election and it's not helping it now.
War for Taiwan?
Australia should regard the defence of Taiwanese independence as a core interest. If that means agreeing with Donald Trump, so be it.
Condorcet and compromise
A visiting elections expert advocates a move to Condorcet voting. The problems with the idea are theoretical as well as practical.
Epstein? Seriously?
For all the things Donald Trump can be fairly attacked for, the one that has really upset his hard-core followers is his attempt to puncture one of their conspiracy theories.
Trump loses patience
Donald Trump starts talking tough against Russia. What does it mean for the future of Ukraine?
Why proportionality matters
Elon Musk plans to start a third party, but the system is stacked against him – just as to a lesser extent it is in Britain and Australia.
Madman on the loose?
In a mad world, perhaps a mad president is only appropriate.
EOFY loose ends
Ending the financial year with a roundup of recent developments in some long-running stories around the world.
New York swings leftward
The left-wing candidate scores a convincing win in New York's Democratic primary, raising questions for the party's overall direction.
The World is Not Enough 