Politics & Society
Want to really understand what is going on in the world? Join us to analyse and debate both contemporary and historical political events, in a friendly and stimulating environment, ably supported by our highly knowledgeable tutors.
The Spartan Mirage & Greek Ultra-Nationalism (1936-2020)
<p>The fantasy of ancient Sparta has been appropriated by a number of ultra-right movements and politicians over the past century. They include Hitler's Nazis and as well as recent neo-Nazis. We
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Changing Relations between Politics and Religion around the World
<p>Should religious teachings play any role in shaping government policies? The question is answered in different ways in many parts of the world. Examine the interaction between religion and
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Tips for New Voters – What Advice Would You Give?
<p>Voting is compulsory in Australia yet there is little advice for young people or recently arrived adults going to the polling booth for the first time. What are your recollections about your early
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Turning Points in Australian Democracy since Federation
<p>Our democracy is shaped by turning points – slow burning as well as sudden. From Federation, through conscription and the dismissal of the Whitlam government and more, come for a journey through
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Why Liberalism Failed
<p>Patrick Deneen (b. 1964) is Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, where he specialises in the analysis of political theory. His fourth book, <em>Why
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The Chernobyl Disaster: 35 Years On
<p>26 April 2021 was the thirty-fifth anniversary of the catastrophic accident at the V.I. Lenin Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. It is still considered to be the world's worst nuclear accident. It
...<p>26 April 2021 was the thirty-fifth anniversary of the catastrophic accident at the V.I. Lenin Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. It is still considered to be the world's worst nuclear accident. It
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The Tragedy of Great Power Politics
<p>John Mearsheimer (b. 1947) is a leading American political scientist and international relations scholar based at the University of Chicago. His book called <em>The Tragedy of Great Power Politics<
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Confronting Images Throughout History
<p>Powerful and disturbing images have been prominent throughout history in the ancient, mediaeval and modern worlds. Often the carefully crafted images are associated with the savage discrimination
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Who Wins the New Space Race?
<p>The Chinese Mars Probe is due to land in May. It is expected to relay data back to Earth immediately. There is little doubt - given the state of geo-political play between Xi's China & the West
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Hidden Hand: Exposing How the Chinese Communist Party is Reshaping the World
<p>Clive Hamilton (b. 1953) is an Australian public intellectual who has previously written about China’s influence operations in Australia. In this follow-up to <em>Silent Invasion</em>, Hamilton
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