Tag: Joe Biden
1968 was an inflection point for the US. Is another one coming in 2024?
There are many parallels between 1968 and today: an unpopular war, a vulnerable Democratic presidential candidate and a divided America.
How will US foreign policy affect Joe Biden’s chances of re-election in November?
The risk for the president is that he has not anticipated just how much his own foreign policy might undermine his message and the strength of his personal appeal.
Once enemies, Japan and US strengthen their alliance – and it goes beyond AUKUS
During a state visit to the White House, the US and Japanese leaders announce a suite of new agreements aimed at countering China’s growing power.
Facing enormous pressure at home and abroad, how much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza?
US President Joe Biden’s recent warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has limited Israel’s options in Gaza. And neither of Israel’s war objectives appear to have been met.
Zomi Frankcom is a tragic victim in the stalemated Israel-Hamas war, but don’t expect Australia’s approach to change much
The government’s rhetoric in response to the death of the Australian aid worker is stronger than we’d previously seen, but in a conflict with no clear solutions, little will change.
Will the AUKUS deal survive in the event of a Trump presidency? All signs point to yes
Amid reports of a dip in US production of nuclear submarines and concerns about the future of the agreement under Donald Trump, some have questioned the viability of AUKUS. But they need not worry.
With nominations decided, Trump leads Biden in US polls; UK Labour far ahead as election approaches
As the Trump v Biden contest shapes up ahead of the US presidential election in November, the polls are not favourable to the incumbent president.
Labor’s Newspoll lead unchanged since December as 62% support stage three changes
While two-party preferred polling is steady, a majority of Australians support Labor’s changes to the stage 3 tax cuts.
Will abortion be the issue that swings the 2024 US presidential election?
Democrats now have an issue to mobilise voters. For Republicans, however, it’s more complicated.
Israel-Palestinian conflict: is the two-state solution now dead?
The US maintains a two-state solution is still possible, but Israel’s leader – and a majority of its people – disagree.
After 3 months of devastation in the Israel-Hamas war, is anyone 'winning'?
Israel has seen limited success in its primary war aims, while Hamas can claim a partial victory because it is still standing. But is the conflict headed towards a stalemate?
Biden's burden: four percentage points, a struggling economy and a fragile democracy
His key opponent is an incendiary character in a world of legal trouble. So why isn’t Joe Biden in a better position to win the 2024 presidential race than he seems to be?
US elections 2024: a Biden vs Trump rematch is very likely, with Trump leading Biden
The incumbent president is struggling in the polls, with his biggest hopes an improvement in economic sentiment before the election, and a conviction for Trump.
Labor loses four points in two Newspolls to slump to a 50--50 tie
The Labor government’s once-healthy lead has crashed since the October referendum.
Why the US and its partners cannot afford to go soft on support for Ukraine now
This would send the message the West’s much-vaunted values and respect for rules are little more than rhetoric. It will also legitimise conquest as an option that goes unpunished.