Payman and Palestine challenge our democratic comfort zone

It’s time for Labor to not just allow a conscience vote to its members on issues regarding Gaza but for our society as a whole to acknowledge there is more than one worldview for our collective future. Surely we need this honest discussion more than ever?

• July 3, 2024

Hero, villain, or both? Untangling Assange’s divisive legacy

The Herald published two opinion pieces on Julian Assange. One was objective – the other revealed a superior tone conveying mockery, derision and oversimplification.

• July 1, 2024

Winning friends and influencing people in Trump 2.0’s orbit

The launch of former prime minister Scott Morrison’s book was an unlikely look at what Australia’s diplomatic efforts might look like under a return of Donald Trump.

• June 27, 2024
• by Farrah Tomazin

How the prospect of Trump 2.0 is emboldening the Coalition on climate change

Donald Trump’s dislike of international climate agreements is well known. But climate scientists fear his return could deal a death blow to any hopes of keeping global warming to manageable levels.

• June 25, 2024
• by Nick O'Malley

Trump 2.0: What four more years means for Australia

Australia has already dealt with a Trump presidency — but what could it look like the second time around?

Deal or no deal: What Trump 2.0 could mean for our nuclear submarines

Donald Trump is known for scrapping international partnerships as president. Experts say the AUKUS defence pact appeals to the volatile dealmaker, but he may try to squeeze more cash out of Australia.

• June 23, 2024
• by Matthew Knott

Trump 2.0: Why a second presidential term could lead to a new financial crisis

Donald Trump plans to “rebuild the greatest economy in history” if he wins a second presidential term. Experts fear a new financial crisis.

• June 21, 2024
• by Shane Wright

Trump 2.0: What four more years mean for Australia and the world

In the first of a five-part series, international editor Peter Hartcher examines why Donald Trump is more inclined to like a US enemy than a friend if he wins a second term as president.

• June 19, 2024
• by Peter Hartcher

I’m beginning to think MAGA doesn’t mean what Trump thinks

Somewhat ironically, the issue of whether age should preclude Trump and Biden from seeking the top job is the only one on which the two men are united.

• June 17, 2024
• by Michelle Cazzulino

Frydenberg 2.0 presents a problem for the Liberals

A faction in Kooyong has started to agitate for Mr Josh Frydenberg to be the Liberal candidate in this seat. The current selected candidate, Amelia Hamer, won the right to be the candidate with a large majority vote nine weeks ago. Will we next hear that she has “generously” stepped aside for Mr Frydenberg? Being a woman, she must know what action is expected of her.

• June 3, 2024