AI is shaping the information environment in ways most audiences never see – their inner workings raise urgent questions for journalism and democratic accountability, say experts.

As populist strongmen rise across democracies, Albert Camus’ warnings against the corruption of truth and language feel newly relevant, Matthew Sharpe reports.

Economic shocks, social strains, and rising inequality have unsettled democracies everywhere – and populists are casting immigration as the culprit, reports Alan Gamlen.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's love affair with fossil fuels is undermining national and regional security, strengthening China's arm, Wesley Morgan reports.

Could Rupert Murdoch bring down Donald Trump? A court case threatens more than just their relationship, Andrew Dodd and Matthew Ricketson report.

Israel is snubbing its nose at the Geneva Conventions, using starvation of civilians as a “bargaining chip". ANU Professor Donald Rothwell asks whether it will be held to account.