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The US Midterms, Explained

What the 2026 midterms actually are, what changed in Congress and why the result matters to the world.

By Mahir Chowdhury

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Nov 6, 2026

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4 min read

What France’s Protests Reveal About Modern Democracies

Why protests have spread across France and what they reveal about modern government.

By Mahir Chowdhury

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Nov 1, 2026

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3 min read

How Does International Law Actually Work?

Who makes the rules, who enforces them and what happens when countries break them?

By Mahir Chowdhury

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Oct 25, 2026

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3 min read

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Oct 10, 2026

Does Australia Own Almost Half of Antarctica?

Why Australia claims such a huge part of the continent, how Antarctica is governed, and why it matters.

Oct 3, 2026

Is the World Ready for AI Hackers?

How AI got into an Australian government system and why the world is worried.

Sep 24, 2026

The United Nations General Assembly, Explained

What happens when the world meets in New York, and why it matters to Australia

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