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Is it time for a 'new way of war?' What China's army reforms mean for the rest of the world

  • Written by: Bates Gill, Professor of Asia-Pacific Security Studies, Macquarie University
Is it time for a 'new way of war?' What China's army reforms mean for the rest of the worldJason Lee/Reuters

The ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu once said,

Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.

Looking at the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) today, it’s hard to say which of these tactics is most germane.

Getting the answer right will have enormous consequences for the United States...

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most of us won’t cooperate unless everyone does

  • Written by: Stefan Volk, Associate Professor and Co-Director Body, Heart and Mind in Business Research Group, University of Sydney
most of us won’t cooperate unless everyone doesShutterstock

As governments look to ease general social-distancing measures and instead use more targeted strategies to stop coronavirus transmission, we face a social dilemma about the limits of cooperative behaviour.

Consider the controversy over contact-tracing phone apps, which can help authorities identify people with whom someone diagnosed...

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Sparkling dolphins swim off our coast, but humans are threatening these natural light shows

  • Written by: Dr Vanessa Pirotta, Marine scientist and science communicator, Macquarie University
Sparkling dolphins swim off our coast, but humans are threatening these natural light showsDean Cropp, Author provided

It was 2 am on a humid summer’s night on Sydney’s coast. Something in the distance caught my eye – a pod of glowing dolphins darted towards the bow of the boat. I had never seen anything like it before. They were electric blue, trailing swaths of light as they rode the bow wave.

It was a stunning example...

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6 steps towards remaking the homelessness system so it works for young people

  • Written by: David MacKenzie, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Social Work & Social Policy, University of South Australia
6 steps towards remaking the homelessness system so it works for young peopleShutterstock

What would happen if we were able to redesign the homelessness services system so homelessness could be decreased and ultimately ended? Our newly released research report sets out an agenda of practical innovations. If implemented systemically, these changes could radically transform Australia’s response to youth homelessness...

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  5. Coronavirus TV 'support' package leaves screen writers and directors even less certain than before
  6. There are 10 catastrophic threats facing humans right now, and coronavirus is only one of them
  7. Despite huge coronavirus stimulus package, the government might still need to pay more
  8. why China will never welcome a global inquiry into the source of COVID-19
  9. some students may need in-class time more than others
  10. reflecting on past airline collapses in Australia
  11. why switching to electric transport makes sense even if electricity is not fully renewable
  12. all the reasons to cook with your kids
  13. Coronavirus reminds us how liveable neighbourhoods matter for our well-being
  14. War movies are big earners. What does that say about us?
  15. where Malcolm Turnbull's memoir fits in the rich history of prime ministerial books
  16. These 5 images show how air pollution changed over Australia’s major cities before and after lockdown
  17. What just happened to the price of oil?
  18. Good news on elective surgery, but dire warning on the economy
  19. Does anyone know what your wishes are if you're sick and dying from coronavirus?
  20. Voluntary administration isn't a death sentence for Virgin Australia – or for competition
  21. What if the vaccine or drugs don't save us? Plan B for coronavirus means research on alternatives is urgently needed
  22. Antarctic endeavours, primary health care research and dark matter exploration
  23. Why do some people with coronavirus get symptoms while others don't?
  24. Is the government's coronavirus app a risk to privacy?
  25. Three simple things Australia should do to secure access to treatments, vaccines, tests and devices during the coronavirus crisis
  26. A new kind of physics? Stephen Wolfram has a radical plan to build the universe from dots and lines
  27. Missing your friends? Rereading Harry Potter might be the next best thing
  28. COVID-19 has laid bare how much we value women's work, and how little we pay for it
  29. It's time to admit our COVID-19 'exit strategy' might just look like a more flexible version of lockdown
  30. 3 ways nature in the city can do you good, even in self-isolation
  31. Australia’s inland rivers are the pulse of the outback. By 2070, they’ll be unrecognisable
  32. Is protesting during the pandemic an 'essential' right that should be protected?
  33. why might you wake up without a voice?
  34. as virus numbers peak, governments are charting the path out of lockdown
  35. Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on his autobiography, 'A Bigger Picture'
  36. Finlay Macdonald joins The Conversation in New Zealand
  37. five experts on New Zealand's move to ease its coronavirus lockdown
  38. new rules could finally force Google and Facebook to pay for news
  39. Can I visit my loved one in hospital even if they don't have coronavirus?
  40. Giant leap for corporations? The Trump administration wants to mine resources in space, but is it legal?
  41. Are you worried someone you care about is thinking of suicide? Here's how you can support them from afar
  42. Don’t worry, your child’s early learning doesn’t stop just because they’re not in childcare
  43. Why do more men die from coronavirus than women?
  44. Artists shouldn't have to endlessly demonstrate their value. Coalition leaders used to know it
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  46. Why a 'locals-first' approach doesn't work in a pandemic
  47. Now more than ever, we need quality health reporting in Australia
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