Politics & Society
Q+A: What does Jair Bolsonaro’s victory mean for Brazil and the rest of the world?
He is known in many circles as the ‘Trump of the Tropics’ and his election has shaken Brazilian politics and has the potential to shift Brazilian domestic politics and regional politics for years to come. Doug Becker speaks with Erica Resende and Guilherme Casaroes about Jair Bolsonaro’s election and what this means for Brazil and the rest of the world.
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Q+A: What is the resistance? Political movements in Trump’s America
Even before Donald Trump was elected president of the United States in 2016, protest groups were forming and mobilising against him. Together, they now form what is termed ‘The Resistance’. But what is The Resistance, and can it succeed in keeping American democracy alive?
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How can the education sector respond to Trump, Brexit, and Christchurch? ▶
How can the education sector respond to Trump, Brexit, and Christchurch? A panel of experts discuss the extraordinary times we live in and what role education can play in response.
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Q+A: Why is the United States so polarised?
What are the fault lines that have fractured politics in America? Julian Zelizer has analysed the historical roots of the present-day political turmoil, divisions, and partisanship in the US for his new book Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974.
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What is the ‘Alt-Right’?
After the horrendous attacks in Christchurch, many people understandably have questions about the motives and ideology of the alleged attacker. Damon Berry analyses the role the alt-right might have played in the attacks.
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Making room for grief: how should we reflect on the Christchurch atrocities?
New Zealand’s reaction to the mass murder in Christchurch two weeks ago has rightly been celebrated globally for its spontaneity, its heartfelt compassion, its inclusiveness and its impact in bringing about immediate change.
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An act of crime, or terror? How the Christchurch attacker might be tried
Was it an act of crime or terror? John Ip explores how the Christchurch attacker might be tried.
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The rise of the far-right: did the media miss the story?
The live-streaming of the March 15 Christchurch terror attacks confronted Western Europe’s mainstream media with a new challenge in the dramaturgy of terrorism says Jean-Paul Marthoz.
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Does stripping people of citizenship lead to security and justice?
Does stripping people of citizenship lead to security and justice? Julija Sardelić explores this complex question in light of some recent cases.
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Same tune, different venue? The ideology of white supremacist terrorism
Edwin Hodge and Helga Hallgrimsdottir explore the ideology behind white supremacist terrorism in light of the recent Christchurch mosque attacks.
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Terror in Christchurch: Analysing what happened 🔊
On Friday, March 15 a fascist white supremacist attacked two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand killing fifty-one people. This was the deadliest terror attack in New Zealand since the 19th century and one of the worst mass shootings in modern times. But why did it happen? And what does this mean for New Zealand moving forward?
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Nativism and terror: clinging to ‘cherished heritage’
The mosque gunman’s manifesto shows a combination of nationalism and xenophobia, demanding regions be controlled by groups that identify as the true first owners of the land, writes Chris Wilson.
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Q+A: Is New Zealand ready to go carbon zero?
In New Zealand, recent policy plans by the government show the first steps towards zero-carbon emissions. Oil and gas exploration has been banned although with controversial stipulations, while a zero-carbon bill is currently going through parliament which proposes putting a price on carbon. Is New Zealand ready to go zero carbon?
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Why does China continue to support North Korea?
China remains North Korea’s closest ally but why do they continue to support the regime in Pyongyang?
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New Zealand and China estranged? Perspectives on a turbulent relationship
Stephen Hoadley explores the supposed estranged relationship between New Zealand and China.
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Q+A: How are political ideologies labelled?
The political spectrum is often a model that puts political ideologies on a scale of left to right – hence why we hear the term ‘left-wing’ and ‘right-wing’. The terms date back to 1789 and the French Revolution, when radicals sat on the left side of the National Assembly, the aristocracy on the right. But how are political ideologies labelled and how are political spectrums formed?
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Q+A: Venezuela in crisis: how did we get here?
Venezuela is once again at a crossroads. But what is the historic context behind the ongoing political polarisation in Venezuela?
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Q+A: How can our everyday decisions help alleviate the water crisis?
The world is fast running out of fresh water according and the results could be very grim. The causes are linked to overconsumption and a growing human population. Can we reverse the trend?
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Where is the music industry’s #MeToo movement?
Sam Smith explores why a #MeToo type movement has not taken off in the music industry to the extent it has in the film industry.
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Gilets jaunes continued – What is next for the ‘Yellow Vests’ in France?
After over two months of active protest against the French Government what next for the Yellow Vests?
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