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Our commentary items are persuasive pieces of writing where the author makes the case for a particular approach to an issue. They can include op-eds or other short-form opinion pieces.
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AUKUS: we pay our way

19 November 2024
Commentary byProfessor Peter Dean
Kamala Harris concession speech
Election Watch 2024

Why women didn’t win the election for Kamala Harris

10 November 2024
Commentary byDr Kathryn Robison, Hayley Channer
Donald Trump
Election Watch 2024

Here’s why Trumpism is the new Reaganism, without the virtues

7 November 2024
Commentary byBruce Wolpe
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
Election Watch 2024

Fasten seatbelts for a wild ride on Trump and trade

7 November 2024
Commentary byDr John Kunkel
Donald Trump makes his victory speech in Florida
Election Watch 2024

Americans have voted for Donald Trump to become president again, and the economy is the biggest reason

6 November 2024
Commentary byAssociate Professor David Smith
Donald Trump
Election Watch 2024

Trump has vowed to be a ‘dictator’ on day one. With this day now coming, what exactly will he do?

6 November 2024
Commentary byJared Mondschein
The Australian and American flags
Election Watch 2024

Don’t worry: America and Australia will survive this election

6 November 2024
Commentary byDr Michael J. Green
Election Watch 2024

Trump 2.0 would turn Aussie women off AUKUS

5 November 2024
Commentary byAva Kalinauskas, Alice Nason
Election Watch 2024

The US presidential election is too close to call. Don’t blame the polls

4 November 2024
Commentary bySamuel Garrett
Foreign policy

Will the Gaza War cost Kamala Harris the White House?

4 November 2024
Commentary byLester Munson
Election Watch 2024

Just chill? Actually, there's quite a bit riding on this vote, Kevin

2 November 2024
Commentary byProfessor Brendon O'Connor
Defence

Australia’s missile ambitions are the key to our future defence

30 October 2024
Commentary byProfessor Peter Dean, Alice Nason