This Month
- Analysis
- EU
Europe’s far right is becoming mainstream
Anti-immigration parties with fascist roots, and an unclear commitment to democracy, are emerging as Europe’s new leaders, the New York Times reports.
- Roger Cohen
April
- Opinion
- East Asia Forum
How long before the yen is again a safe-haven bet?
If inflation remains positive and interest rates continue to rise, the yen is likely to eventually strengthen.
- Shiro Armstrong
Shriver is selling books, and losing friends, opposing Western guilt
Lionel Shriver, the fearless author of We Need to Talk About Kevin, discusses male disadvantage, hate speech laws and why universities are damaging themselves.
- Chris Harvey
- Opinion
- Social media
Screen addiction is a disease. Blame wealth
Smartphone addiction, culture wars and low birth rates are all byproducts of modern success that are difficult to fix.
- Janan Ganesh
March
US jobless rate hits two-year high even as hiring stays strong
Nonfarm payrolls advanced 275,000 last month, the jobless rate reached 3.9 per cent and traders boosted bets for a June rate cut.
- Updated
- Augusta Saraiva
February
How this mother with IRA links plans to lead Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin said Michelle O’Neill will govern “for all” after she was sworn in as first minister on Saturday, the first time a nationalist has held the post.
- Brian Melley
December 2023
- Analysis
- Business Person of the Year
Why Boris Johnson thinks a Trump win would be good for the world
Former British PM talks about his biggest regret, political ghosts and a host of other topics at The Australian Financial Review Business Person of the Year event.
- Jennifer Hewett
Boris Johnson calls for ‘more AUKUS’ and nuclear power in Australia
Addressing more than 1000 conservative diehards in Sydney, the former British prime minister called nuclear power “the way forward” for Australia.
- Updated
- Samantha Hutchinson
Brussels’ rule-setting for AI isn’t pretty, but someone’s got to do it
The potential for AI to change economies and societies is unknown. Someone needs to be thinking methodically about how its power can be channelled for good.
- Alan Beattie
November 2023
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Who killed neoliberalism?
Neoliberalist theory and practice went so horribly wrong because governments that put their faith in markets forgot one word – competition.
- Craig Emerson
‘Take drastic action’: Sunak under fire as immigration hits record
The UK prime minister is facing mounting political pressure to cut Britain’s reliance on foreign workers after net immigration hit a record 745,000 last year.
- Stephen Castle
Britain has come to a fork in the road – prosperity or poverty
One choice is to stagger further downhill. The other option is to find a route back to political efficacy and prosperity. The election is shaping up as a crucial turning point.
- Updated
- Hans van Leeuwen
- Opinion
- David Cameron
One of Britain’s worst prime ministers returns
David Cameron’s political renaissance is a peculiar one, given his record. A man who bungled British foreign policy will now help shape it once more.
- The Economist
- Opinion
- World politics
Reshuffle shows Tories are running on empty
Rishi Sunak has broken with hardliners and culture warriors who are alienating moderate Tory voters. But reaching into the past shows desperation.
- Robert Shrimsley
October 2023
That ‘ethical’ smoothie you love is made by a giant plastic polluter
Innocent markets itself as creating healthy products as sustainably as possible. Few consumers know it is owned by Coca-Cola.
- Will Dunn
September 2023
There may not be another mogul like Rupert plus nine more opinion reads
Rupert Murdoch showed foresight in a tough industry, but intrigue surrounds the empire.
- Opinion
- Voice to parliament
I predicted Brexit. Here’s why the Voice is destined to lose.
Winning and losing constitutional referendums is quite simple: if you are going to change the rule book, both sides of the game have to agree.
- Matt Qvortrup
August 2023
- Opinion
- US politics
Trump’s running mate should be young, brown and rich
Vivek Ramaswamy’s opposition to ESG policies and racial protections would endear him to conservative Christians wary of the former president.
- Nigel Farage
July 2023
High stakes at rain-soaked Old Trafford
As Australia and England prepare for the fourth Test in Manchester, no one can recall a series that has attracted as much interest or spite in recent Ashes history.
- Updated
- Andrew Clark
- Eng 3-68 Aus 263
- The Ashes
It’s a thriller at Headingley
Medium-fast bowler Stuart Broad’s lethal zinger in the first over was, for English fans, a dream start in a dramatic first day’s play in the Third Test.
- Andrew Clark
