Looking back at the shock election result, Gerard Henderson says it's no wonder the media got it so wrong. Despite the forecast by the academics, the polls and the pundits, there is no substitute for 'staying in touch' with the voting public.

Will May 18 go down as the most dramatic failure of political prediction?

Gerard Henderson, author, columnist for The Australian and executive director of the Sydney Institute.

WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT

70 years after the establishment of NATO, the threat that justified its creation has long gone. Wasn't the expansion that started 20 years ago, a dangerous idea?

Reviewing the 'unlosable election' and why we no longer need NATO

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Australia is ill prepared for the new reality of climate disasters and the crisis in Sri Lanka, some are calling for an emergency election and what is needed from the international community

Australia is ill-prepared for the new reality of climate disasters and the growing crisis in Sri Lanka

What do people think about Australia’s foreign policy. Results from the 2022 Lowy poll

In troubled times do UN Peacekeepers make a difference?

The challenges for Papua New Guinea as they head to a general election.

What Australians think about foreign policy. How effective are UN Peacekeepers. PNG elections.

Olivier Knox discusses the mostly Republican witness testimony on the January 6th attack on the US Capitol building.

Cindy McCreery looks at CHOGM — the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda and the organisation's purpose, place and priorities.

Steve Ratuva explains why Australia, and other big powers, are guilty of overlooking and under estimating Pacific Island nation's agency, ability and autonomy.

Jan 6th attack testimony. Commonwealth heads meet in Rwanda. The view from the Pacific.

What it will take for Ukraine to be able to join the EU?

Has Australia has signed up for too many strategic regional groups and dialogues and is it time to review and prioritise?

What’s at stake in battle between the State of Florida and the Disney corporation?

Ukraine’s bid for EU membership. Too many regional strategic groups. The state of Florida vs Disney

Greg Barton reviews Prime Minister Albanese’s official visit to Indonesia.

A blunt assessment of Boris Johnson’s tenure as UK PM.

Would things turn out differently for President Richard Nixon if Watergate occurred today?

Reviewing the 'unlosable election' and why we no longer need NATO

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