Counterpoint

Where did the term 'counter culture' come from? Joel Engel explains its history from an obscure book to an enduring term for anyone who feels outside the system.

Should Middle Powers such as Canada, Australia and South Korea join together to sustain the liberal international order and should we also be nurturing and defending liberal democracy against populism? Not everyone in China is happy with Xi but are they about to turn against him? Hold your nose and watch out for that brown sludge..it's time for a surf!

Is it really realistic to break up Big Tech? Student debt in Asia is having some serious consequences as is religious and political differences. Plus, French colonialism in Africa is still going strong but why?

Why is nationalism so important and why can't it be defeated? How did Indonesia manage its election and where to from here for democracy there? Did we forget to celebrate our victory in the Cold war and do you really think that Sudoku puzzle is going to make you any smarter?

As protests continue in Hong Kong, find out what's at stake and why? Also, an academic hoax comes undone, a possible answer to our fuel questions, and the connection between Vikings and social media.