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Arvanitakis on American politics: How Trump may have saved democracy
James Arvanitakis | March 27, 2021Former President Trump’s assault on evidence based policy, international organisations and democracy itself may actually serve to strengthen these institutions in the future.
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Long term repercussions of the Capitol incursion
Carla Winston | January 13, 2021The violent mob storming the US Capitol building has been described as a failed ‘coup attempt’ but though Joe Biden has been confirmed as President-Elect, the fallout could have much broader implications.
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Arvanitakis on American politics: The future of American democracy
James Arvanitakis | January 9, 2021The tumultuous events of this week left many in despair at the state of American democracy, but they could yet prove a turning point in healing the political divisions of recent years.
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Stop the squeal
Gwilym David Blunt | January 6, 2021Donald Trump’s egotistical attempts to subvert, rewrite or ignore his re-election defeat might best be punished by ignoring him once he leaves office.
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How Trump let COVID take America
Keith Richburg | September 19, 2020As Donald Trump campaigns for re-election, he continues to blame Xi and China for the toll the virus has inflicted on America. Instead, he should look in the mirror.
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Trump stands firm in a time of crisis
Jason Beale | June 4, 2020Well-meaning protestors, violent activists, lawless criminal gangs, and opportunistic looters have taken to the streets of American cities, but Donald Trump’s firm response is enraging the media.
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Will Covid-19 stump Trump?
Meghna Srinivas | April 21, 2020President Donald Trump’s chaotic response to the COVID-19 crisis has let the disease run rampant in the USA and his hasty attempts to open the economy again may leave more havoc in their wake.
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Arvanitakis on American Politics: This week’s controversies, chaos and why Trump keeps his base
James Arvanitakis | January 18, 2020This week’s events in the United States once again highlight how the Trump Administration continues to move from chaos to controversy (and back).
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Arvanitakis on American politics: Five types of Trump supporters
James Arvanitakis | December 7, 2019Despite the impeachment controversy, distinct groups of American voters remain staunch supporters of President Donald Trump, albeit for quite different reasons.
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Arvanitakis on American politics: The Trump revolution without Trump
James Arvanitakis | October 19, 2019Unless America’s political establishment reconnects with a large, disillusioned swathe of middle class voters, the resentment harnessed by Donald Trump will continue to seethe long after the current Administration is consigned to history.
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What President Trump needs to hear from Prime Minister Morrison
James Curran | September 18, 2019Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s state visit to Washington later this week is a rare honour, and he should make the most of it by telling Mr Trump a few home truths.
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Mr Morrison goes to Washington
Peter Jennings | September 17, 2019There’s no doubting the friendship and shared history of the USA and Australia, but it’s not immediately obvious that their current leaders have a common vision for peace, security and prosperity.