Category: Global Politics
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Anzac Day: honouring the past, examining the present, and building the future
On the 108th anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landing on the beaches of Gallipoli, OTR journalist Robert Hicks investigates Anzac Day’s cultural, historical, and political significance.
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Sanna Marin did nothing wrong
Footage of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing with friends has circulated in the media this week. She did nothing illegal and yet she’s faced major backlash. Why?
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International Earth Day 2022: Climate migrants are on the move, and the law must move with them
With experts predicting the number of climate migrants will soon soar, our government needs to have the legal infrastructure in place for when it does.
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Refugee advocates call for urgent action as Australia ends Afghanistan evacuation mission
Many refugee advocates, including student communities, are calling for the Morrison Government to step up to its moral and legal responsibilities as the crisis in Afghanistan unfolds.
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Understanding the tense relationship with China and its effect on Australian universities
It has been more than one year since the trade war between Australia and China gained traction, and many exports of Australia have been affected. Concerns are growing around the tertiary education sector being the next victim of new sanctions.
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Igniting the ceasefire: A brief overview of what’s happening in Palestine
Calls for justice are being made all over the world as violence across Israel and Palestine has reached all-time highs. But why are they fighting, and what can be done to help?