Norms that have long contributed to Australia's prosperity are increasingly in need of safeguarding from the rise of international populism. In light of this, it is time for introspection into our relationship with the US and how we should relate to the rest of the world.

Despite growing concerns about the consequences of a second Trump presidency for Australia, the newly re-elected Labor party remains committed to AUKUS. An unexplored factor in Australia’s continued adherence to the pact is nostalgia for the British Empire easing Australian anxieties about the surety of the US alliance.

As China and India reshape Africa’s used-vehicle landscape, the continent faces a critical juncture in mobility, regulation, and environmental sustainability. Without coordinated policy, end-of-life governance, and urban planning reforms, Africa risks being locked into a future of unsafe, polluting, and inequitable transport systems.