In a dangerous and uncertain world, what should US allies do? Draw closer to America, or pull away? When the United States under President Donald Trump is itself among the biggest drivers of danger and uncertainty, the answer seems obvious. Canada’s prime minster, Mark Carney, spelled it out
The United States was once a champion of fair trade rules. Now, it has transformed into a rampaging Viking seeking extortionate tributes. This shift means America now uses its power to pressure even its closest allies, threatening to withdraw military protection while hitting them with punishing trade tariffs. Australia
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 reshaped the political landscape of the Middle East, replacing Iran’s Western-backed leader with an Islamic Republic. It transformed modern political extremism. Now, more than 40 years later, the Israeli–US attacks have killed the country’s supreme leader, creating the possibility of regime change. It reminds us
The Good Brigade/Getty ImagesFor some children, everyday demands such “brush your teeth” or “time to get off of your computer game”, can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects everyday life it may fit into the pattern of behaviour known as pathological demand avoidance, or
Manuel Arias Duran / Getty ImagesA theory about male “sexual market value” that began in online manosphere forums is now appearing in the TikTok feeds of Australian teenagers — repackaged as AI-powered “looksmaxxing” apps. The idea is closely tied to the incel (“involuntary celibate”) subculture. These are loose online
Every January, Hollywood is overtaken by a massive Oscar prediction game, with studios, critics and commentators all playing a role in shaping the debate. But choosing a winner is more complicated than acknowledging a film’s artistic merit. The Oscars are decided on by a large peer group of some 10,000
As a young boy, I had to contend with my grandfather’s compost heap. It was a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste, a metre high and hidden behind a privet hedge. We had placed all the weedy waste in it a year before. As we started the annual
Reports are emerging of black rain falling over parts of Iran in the hours after US-Israeli airstrikes on oil depots on the weekend, with some outlets describing it as “acid rain”. Iranian residents have reported headaches, difficulty breathing, and oil-contaminated rain settling on buildings and cars. Iran’s Red Crescent Society
Getty ImagesNew Zealand has been experiencing a striking rise in company failures, focusing attention on the role of directors when facing financial trouble. Corporate insolvencies have now reached their highest levels in 15 years, with thousands of firms entering liquidation or other formal processes in 2025. This surge has coincided
Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au. Monday March 9 No more talc powder “Apart from J&J not using talc anymore, it’s been at least two years since I’ve been able to buy
Fly View Productions/Getty ImagesEvery pregnant woman wants to deliver a healthy baby. During labour and birth, women also want to feel listened to and respected, and to come out of the experience physically and emotionally well. But around 28% of Australian women describe their most recent birth as traumatic.
Suraj Rai & Digit, CC BYInnovation is one of the most celebrated yet misunderstood ideas of our time. It is invoked in policy speeches, corporate strategy decks and university mission statements. But strip away the buzzword and what remains? In The Shortest History of Innovation, economist and federal MP Andrew
In a dangerous and uncertain world, what should US allies do? Draw closer to America, or pull away? When the United States under President Donald Trump is itself among the biggest drivers of danger and uncertainty, the answer seems obvious. Canada’s prime minster, Mark Carney, spelled it out
The United States was once a champion of fair trade rules. Now, it has transformed into a rampaging Viking seeking extortionate tributes. This shift means America now uses its power to pressure even its closest allies, threatening to withdraw military protection while hitting them with punishing trade tariffs. Australia
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 reshaped the political landscape of the Middle East, replacing Iran’s Western-backed leader with an Islamic Republic. It transformed modern political extremism. Now, more than 40 years later, the Israeli–US attacks have killed the country’s supreme leader, creating the possibility of regime change. It reminds us
The Good Brigade/Getty ImagesFor some children, everyday demands such “brush your teeth” or “time to get off of your computer game”, can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects everyday life it may fit into the pattern of behaviour known as pathological demand avoidance, or
Manuel Arias Duran / Getty ImagesA theory about male “sexual market value” that began in online manosphere forums is now appearing in the TikTok feeds of Australian teenagers — repackaged as AI-powered “looksmaxxing” apps. The idea is closely tied to the incel (“involuntary celibate”) subculture. These are loose online
Every January, Hollywood is overtaken by a massive Oscar prediction game, with studios, critics and commentators all playing a role in shaping the debate. But choosing a winner is more complicated than acknowledging a film’s artistic merit. The Oscars are decided on by a large peer group of some 10,000
As a young boy, I had to contend with my grandfather’s compost heap. It was a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste, a metre high and hidden behind a privet hedge. We had placed all the weedy waste in it a year before. As we started the annual
Reports are emerging of black rain falling over parts of Iran in the hours after US-Israeli airstrikes on oil depots on the weekend, with some outlets describing it as “acid rain”. Iranian residents have reported headaches, difficulty breathing, and oil-contaminated rain settling on buildings and cars. Iran’s Red Crescent Society
Getty ImagesNew Zealand has been experiencing a striking rise in company failures, focusing attention on the role of directors when facing financial trouble. Corporate insolvencies have now reached their highest levels in 15 years, with thousands of firms entering liquidation or other formal processes in 2025. This surge has coincided
Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au. Monday March 9 No more talc powder “Apart from J&J not using talc anymore, it’s been at least two years since I’ve been able to buy
Fly View Productions/Getty ImagesEvery pregnant woman wants to deliver a healthy baby. During labour and birth, women also want to feel listened to and respected, and to come out of the experience physically and emotionally well. But around 28% of Australian women describe their most recent birth as traumatic.
Suraj Rai & Digit, CC BYInnovation is one of the most celebrated yet misunderstood ideas of our time. It is invoked in policy speeches, corporate strategy decks and university mission statements. But strip away the buzzword and what remains? In The Shortest History of Innovation, economist and federal MP Andrew
