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Trumpism down-under
Mark Kenny | January 19, 2021Australians followed the 2020 presidential race in the United States with greater-than-usual interest, but the spectacle might herald a plausible descent for Australia’s politics, too.
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Lessons learned from the plague year
Connor Bamford | January 19, 2021A year on, the COVID pandemic has proved the value of science and the importance of social solidarity in the face of a common threat.
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Images and distorted facts
Mark Pearson | January 19, 2021We live in a dangerous age where the internet makes it possible to spread misinformation far and wide and many people lack the skills to discern fact from fiction. Here are five ways for us all to improve our media literacy and fact-checking skills.
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The GAP Summit on Australian resilience
Open Forum | January 18, 2021The final report from ‘A Vision for Australia 2020’ GAP Summit, released today, examines the issues of national resilience and ways to safeguard Australia against future threats.
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There’s no room for regret
Victoria Tichá | January 18, 2021New research shows people are often influenced by their beliefs and predictions about the likelihood of others’ actions, and less so by the anticipation of regret.
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Indulgence, injustice, and the book of fine scrapes
Mark Nicol | January 18, 2021The New Year can be a time to remember the past as well as look forward to the future, and Open Forum regular Mark Nicol reflects on a boy’s night out before the age of masks and social distancing.
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Vaccinating against misinformation
Australian Academy of Science | January 17, 2021Australia’s top scientists urge Australians to continue to consult reputable sources of evidence-based information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Strengthening Australia’s cyber-defences
Open Forum | January 17, 2021After China launched a series of cyber-attacks on Australian targets and Russia established a beachhead in some Australian networks, the Australian government stands at a crossroads in terms of cyber-security.
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Europe after Trump
Colin Chapman | January 17, 2021Decision makers and opinion formers in Europe viewed the Trump presidency with increasing apprehension and disquiet, but problems and issues will remain long after Biden takes office.
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US Strategy in the Asian century
John West | January 16, 2021The United States is a country that has lost its way in the emerging Asian Century. The new administration will face some daunting challenges in developing an effective strategy for the Asian Century.
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Red herrings
Caroline Tang | January 16, 2021Partially protected marine areas create confusion and don’t meet their broad conservation objectives, UNSW researchers have found.
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Australia’s rising star in space
Malcolm Davis | January 16, 2021Australia is one of eight nations to commit to the Artemis Accords, an agreement setting out principles for cooperation in civil exploration and peaceful use of the moon, Mars, near-earth comets and asteroids.
