Independent Analysis and Reportage
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone The empire’s war on activism and journalism continues to escalate as the Trump administration targets leftwing streamer Hasan Piker and antiwar activist Medea Benjamin for the “crime” of bringing humanitarian aid to Cuba. This is yet another act of aggression in the same onslaught that has seen inconvenient truth-telling and expressions
The pope has warned that AI is never truly neutral: it reflects the society that made it. He has called for ethical oversight – and protecting workers.
A parade of global leaders through Beijing is good for optics. But this visibility does not necessarily translate into global leadership.
The failure of Australia and Western governments to hold Israel to account has enabled the abuse of Gaza flotilla detainees, including New Zealanders, argues Jerusalem Peace Prize recipient Stuart Rees in Michael West Media. ANALYSIS: By Professor Stuart Rees If bullies notice that no one intervenes to stop their behaviour, they may interpret such non-intervention
Global media coverage tends to focus on just one of Ethiopia’s conflicts.
Pakistan added millions of women voters in 2024, but declining turnout reveals deeper barriers to meaningful political participation.
Researchers have revealed the identities of six sailors and shed new light on the expedition that went missing more than 170 years ago.
After more than a decade, external security intervention has left the Sahel region more fragmented, militarised and violent.
We are trading one problem — not enough teachers — for another and much deeper problem: lesser qualified teachers.
School leavers used to have one main chance to get into university – by finishing their Year 12 exams with certain marks. This situation has changed.
Catholic nuns and religious sisters are gaining new visibility in digital spaces. These contemporary self-representations are connected to a complicated history.
From Snowy Hydro to Inland Rail, projects get announced early, then costs soar tens of billions higher. Yet there are proven ways to stop that happening.