Stan Grant on Liberalism
The Return of History: Can Liberal Democracy Survive? Excerpts from Stan Grant's John Curtin Lecture
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Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdoms.
Peace on the horizon in South Sudan
The South Sudan civil war may be at an end with the signing of a final peace agreement this week
Does Donald Trump want war or dialogue with Iran?
A fortnight ago Trump was threatening Tehran, now he says he's open to meeting the Iranian president
Pakistan Elections: Why was Imran Khan the military's preferred candidate?
Can democracy survive in Pakistan in the face of military and judicial interference in this week's election?
Chaos in Westminster over Brexit
More than two years after the vote and eight months from the deadline, the government is in crisis over the split from the EU
Tony Abbott on why Australia must invest more in its own defence and security
In a recent speech in Washington, the former PM warned that Australia can no longer rely on America.
Trump's behaviour not treasonous: Professor Stephen Cohen on the Helsinki Summit
The meeting of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has provoked shock and alarm in the US due to Trump's comments, but accusations of treason are baseless...
John Howard on the chaos in UK politics
The former Prime Minister shares his thoughts on Brexit progress and the departure of two senior ministers
Why the digital disruption of the media has implications for politics and society
The disruption of the media has coincided with more polarised societies and the commodification of political conflict.
Assad on the cusp of victory in Syria
Bashar al Assad has all but won the Syrian civil war, does that mean the US has conceded defeat?