Latest Democracy Sausage Episode: A question of recognition
Leading international law expert Donald Rothwell joins Democracy Sausage to talk Palestinian statehood, Senator Payman’s resignation from Labor and the moral dimensions of politics. What are…
Opinion: Rebuilding faith in active government is democracy’s only hope
By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. Britain's record-smashing July 4 election has provided many pointers. Some will be learned and others…
Opinion: Pig-headed president has just one course of action
By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. During the early amateurish months of Donald Trump's presidency, I asked America's former Director of…
New Democracy Sausage Episode: UK election D-Day
Political strategist John McTernan and Atalanta’s Elizabeth Ames join us to talk about the UK election trail – betting scandals, campaign gaffes and all. What is the mood on the ground in Britain?…
Opinion: Julian Assange's road to freedom should have been stronger
By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. What felt like the sudden release of Julian Assange - information anarchist, rogue publisher and enfant…
New Democracy Sausage Episode: Crises going nuclear
Security expert John Blaxland and physicist Ken Baldwin join us to discuss Dutton’s nuclear plans, politicised debates and poly-crisis. Is it possible to decarbonise through nuclear energy?…
Voting Behaviours and Indigenous Rights in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada
By Professor Kiera Ladner A version of this article was originally published by The Australian Institute of International Affairs. Last year, Wabanakwat (Wab) Kinew became the first First…