A new book by Barack Obama’s former “regulatory czar” shows how government can harness the benefits of behavioural economics, writes Richard Denniss
12 Jun 13 Comments (0)A “train wreck” that looks like staying on the rails
Opponents of Obamacare will have to face the fact that the scheme is being implemented across the United States, even in some unlikely places, writes Lesley Russell
03 Jun 13 Comments (0)The shadow on the congressional horizon
The Republicans have a problem and the Democrats have an opportunity, writes Lesley Russell
16 Apr 13 Comments (0)Imbalance of power
Despite the cuts, the United States will remain the world’s military giant for the foreseeable future, writes Andy Butfoy
05 Apr 13 Comments (0)Drones in the distance
Western policies in Afghanistan and Pakistan are based on an outdated imperial playbook and a modern but mistaken belief in “surgical strikes,” writes David Stephens
14 Feb 13 Comments (0)
Japan’s Okinawa dilemma
The failure to agree on a realignment of America’s military presence in Okinawa generates problems for the US–Japan alliance, Japanese grand strategy, and the region at large, writes H.D.P. Envall
07 Nov 12 Comments (0)Stormy weather hits the US presidential campaign
Responding big and responding fast is the theme of the last days of the race, writes Lesley Russell
29 Oct 12 Comments (0)“It’s (only partly) the economy, stupid”
Congress is back in session after the party conventions, with the differences between Democrats and Republicans sharper than ever, writes Lesley Russell
14 Sep 12 Comments (0)Fact and fiction on the campaign trail
Economy with the truth has become ingrained in the Republican campaign, writes Lesley Russell, and was on show at the party convention
03 Sep 12 Comments (0)
The price of China
Hugh White offers a provocative but not entirely persuasive account of the implications of China’s growing strength, writes Geoffrey Barker
14 Aug 12 Comments (0)Dog days in DC
With less than one hundred days to run, the presidential campaign seems at a standstill, writes Lesley Russell in Washington
06 Aug 12 Comments (0)
Eyes wide open
Lyndon Johnson took on the frustrating role of vice-president as a way of shaking off the taint of Southern racism and conservatism, writes Jamie Hanson. And the rest is history
25 Jun 12 Comments (0)Genetic injustices
DNA evidence has exonerated nearly 300 prisoners in the United States, writes Jeremy Gans. But an Australian case highlights its messiness and potential to mislead
07 Jun 12 Comments (2)Crimes and punishments
New York managed to stop the school-to-crime pipeline without increasing the imprisonment rate, writes Andrew Leigh. Meanwhile, Australia is investing heavily in jail-building
24 May 12 Comments (1)Tea-leaf time
Does the tidal wave of polls help predict how Romney and Obama will fare in November, asks Lesley Russell
26 Apr 12 Comments (2)Urban romance
Fifty years after the publication of Jane Jacobs’s landmark book, we’re still trying to find our way around the city, writes Richard Johnstone
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