Counterpoint

Is soft power going hard? What's the story behind China's date-driven power expansion and should we be worried? The fascinating story of some forgotten Australians and the secret to happiness and success is Korean. It's called Nunchi and we can all learn how to do it.

With the world's population booming and with an estimated 2.5 billion people moving into urban areas by 2050, with 90% of that taking place in Africa and Asia, what should be done? Iran's influence in the Middle East is waning, can it get it back or is too late? The long history of eco-pessimism and the surprising need for conspiracy theories.

With the world's population booming and with an estimated 2.5 billion people moving into urban areas by 2050, with 90% of that taking place in Africa and Asia, what should be done? Iran's influence in the Middle East is waning, can it get it back or is too late? The long history of eco-pessimism and the surprising need for conspiracy theories.

Is there a connection between the Belt and Road Initiative and debt diplomacy in the Pacific? What is India's Act East Policy and is there a bamboo ceiling in Australia? Could CRISPR help reduce biodiversity loss worldwide?

Is there a connection between the Belt and Road Initiative and debt diplomacy in the Pacific? What is India's Act East Policy and is there a bamboo ceiling in Australia? Could CRISPR help reduce biodiversity loss worldwide?

75 years after The Bretton Woods agreement was signed how are the institutions it created holding up? How to argue better, or at least, ethically and go and get yourselves a big cold glass of milk...or maybe not.

75 years after The Bretton Woods agreement was signed how are the institutions it created holding up? How to argue better, or at least, ethically and go and get yourselves a big cold glass of milk...or maybe not.

Is the 'Shop Local' movement doing more harm than good? Science and data are inextricably linked, but can you have one without the other? Why being lazy or idle is actually good for you and what Indigenous Tasmania's can teach us about looking after the land.

Is the 'Shop Local' movement doing more harm than good? Science and data are inextricably linked, but can you have one without the other? Why being lazy or idle is actually good for you and what Indigenous Tasmania's can teach us about looking after the land.

Might we be to blame for the rise and rise of misinformation or fake news? How can effectively stop or slow down climate change? It won't be at the supermarket but it may be at the ballot box. What happened when Indonesia proposed a no sex for unmarried couples rule? Is putting up your dukes better than picking up a gun?

Might we be to blame for the rise and rise of misinformation or fake news? How can effectively stop or slow down climate change? It won't be at the supermarket but it may be at the ballot box. What happened when Indonesia proposed a no sex for unmarried couples rule? Is putting up your dukes better than picking up a gun?

Is there are a problem with democracy or are some people just sore losers? There was supposed to be a war over water by now but it hasn't happened yet. The reality is that States are much more likely to cooperate over shared water than go to war. What is a luxury belief and why are they so unfair? I could eat a hollow log full of green ants right now. A dog's eye should take the edge off.

Is there are a problem with democracy or are some people just sore losers? There was supposed to be a war over water by now but it hasn't happened yet. The reality is that States are much more likely to cooperate over shared water than go to war. What is a luxury belief and why are they so unfair? I could eat a hollow log full of green ants right now. A dog's eye should take the edge off.

Might urbanisation be the most profound change to human society over the last century? What is globotics and what is it doing to the service sector? Why are people still cleaning the sewers in India and are we about to go to the moon?

Might urbanisation be the most profound change to human society over the last century? What is globotics and what is it doing to the service sector? Why are people still cleaning the sewers in India and are we about to go to the moon?

What is the world to do with it's aging population? Well, we could all learn from China. Is changing a company name an effective crisis strategy? We are living through an age of amnesia but what does that mean and is it a problem. Does having a university degree mean you're smart or just qualified to do a certain job?

What is the world to do with it's aging population? Well, we could all learn from China. Is changing a company name an effective crisis strategy? We are living through an age of amnesia but what does that mean and is it a problem. Does having a university degree mean you're smart or just qualified to do a certain job?

Does white privilege really exist and if does how bad is it for everyone who isn't white? Is the world, in general, getting worse? Is it all doom and gloom with the four horsemen of the apocalypse running wild? Plus, the history of publishing, letters and opinions, from the early days to now and what it means for the the rise of digital media

Does white privilege really exist and if does how bad is it for everyone who isn't white? Is the world, in general, getting worse? Is it all doom and gloom with the four horsemen of the apocalypse running wild? Plus, the history of publishing, letters and opinions, from the early days to now and what it means for the the rise of digital media

Do we depend less on Chinese trade than we think? Will Australian troops be taking our hearts and minds with them into their next mission or are the days of social mobilization for our military over? A fabulous seafaring tale with no drunken sailors but plenty of maths, in schools, with exams. Might whales and elephants hold the key to preventing cancer?

Do we depend less on Chinese trade than we think? Will Australian troops be taking our hearts and minds with them into their next mission or are the days of social mobilization for our military over? A fabulous seafaring tale with no drunken sailors but plenty of maths, in schools, with exams. Might whales and elephants hold the key to preventing cancer?

Can the countries of East Asia find enough common ground to find solutions to global and regional programs? Meritocracy means to get ahead according to merit rather than who your parents are or how much money you have. It sounds ideal but it it? Can we stop eating everything that's put in front of us or are we too lazy to stop? Plus how as innovation and invention changed over the years?

Can the countries of East Asia find enough common ground to find solutions to global and regional programs? Meritocracy means to get ahead according to merit rather than who your parents are or how much money you have. It sounds ideal but it it? Can we stop eating everything that's put in front of us or are we too lazy to stop? Plus how as innovation and invention changed over the years?

The world has changed over recent years and so must Russia. Today we take a bit of a look at what this means in terms of Russian foreign policy. French foreign policy might also be changing, but is it a good idea? Plus, jump on your e-bike we're going fora ride.

The world has changed over recent years and so must Russia. Today we take a bit of a look at what this means in terms of Russian foreign policy. French foreign policy might also be changing, but is it a good idea? Plus, jump on your e-bike we're going fora ride.